Category: Home Improvement

March Exterior Home Maintenance To-Do’s: Inspect Foundation Drainage, Walkways, and Driveways

Walkway crack , squeeze bottle of sealant, spackle tool

The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March “home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and […]

March Exterior Home Maintenance To Do: Take Care of Siding and Decks

Man on roof cleaning home siding

The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March “home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and […]

March Exterior Home Maintenance To Do’s: Inspect Your Roof – Inside and Out

gloved person on ladder checking roof shingles

The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before the Spring rains is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects. Or perhaps your rainy season is already here?  Either way,  J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise says that March “home […]

March is an Ideal Time to Check Your Pipes

Closeup of house pipe and gauge

The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those Spring rains—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March “home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, […]

6 Top Trends for Outdoor Living Spaces in 2025

Outdoor kitchen dining area

This year promises a lot in the way of trends in home design. For instance, there is a return to maximalism in very opulent and elegant ways. Furniture is bigger, colors are bolder, and texture is everywhere. Well, that trend for bigger, bolder, and more extends to your outdoor living space as well. Those functional […]

Meghan Markle Reimagines her Lifestyle Brand “American Riviera Orchard” into The Tig-Inspired “As Ever”

Meghan Markle speaking to a lady on the street wearing a tan trenchcoat

Almost a year on from the launch of American Riviera Orchard, the Duchess of Sussex has announced a pivot, sharing via Instagram that her lifestyle brand will henceforth be known as As Ever. As Vogue reports, while the original name—a tribute to Santa Barbara—limited Meghan to marketing items grown or produced in that particular region of California, […]

This Ain’t Your Grandma’s Wicker

Outdoor patio stylish wicker furniture

The wicker furniture trend is booming at the moment, and it’s not hard to see why. Wicker and rattan have always had a place in the halls of outdoor patio moments. Why, your great-grandma probably had a floral-upholstered rattan chair before Serena & Lily was old enough to have its first sale. However, as Elle Decor reports, this […]

Urbanites: Consider a Green Roof to Bring Nature into the Big City

Elevated planters with flowers and vegetables urban rooftop garden

Urbanites, consider this. While green roofs are very widespread in Europe, they are becoming increasingly popular in modern home extensions in the U.S. As Elle Decor reports, sustainability experts everywhere are rejoicing, as these rooftop additions are known to improve air quality, help lower heating and cooling costs, absorb rainwater, and provide a habitat for […]

Goodbye Gray – Warm Browns and Earth Tones usher in a New Neutral Era

Neutrals and warm brown living room interior

Gone are the days of millennial gray dominating the neutral palette. This year, shades like caramel, chocolate, terracotta, and taupe are redefining what it means to create a neutral palette. These rich, versatile hues are perfect for adding depth and warmth to any room while staying timeless. As Architectural Digest reports, the blond woods of Scandi-style […]

Care to Take a Plunge?

cold plunge pool with ice edge

Historically, all one needed to unwind was a relaxing hot bubble bath—or, if you’re lucky, a dip in the backyard hot tub or pool. Today, however, backyard enthusiasts are taking cues from European wellness traditions, building cold plunge pools and saunas instead. As Elle Decor reports, fueled by social media and celebrity endorsements touting these […]