Category: Home Improvement

Loren Ruch, longtime Head of Content at HGTV, Dies after long Cancer Battle at age 55

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The HGTV family is mourning one of their most beloved members. As E! Online reports, Loren Ruch, who served as the network’s head of content as well as co-hosted the 2021 series HGTV’s House Party alongside Brian Balthazar, died at age 55, according to an internal memo from Warner Bros. Television Group chairman Channing Dungey. “It is with incredible sadness that I […]

June is the Perfect time to Stop Mold before it Starts

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Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. We get it—your vacation is beckoning. (So’s ours.) But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the […]

Cowgirl Core is the Home Design (and Fashion) Trend that Just Won’t Quit

Western Cowgirl Core Interior Living room

Move over coastal chic and cottagecore – this summer, it’s all about saddling up in style and embracing the newest cowgirl core trend. Rooted in Western Americana with a modern twist, this new country and Western-inspired aesthetic celebrates a nostalgic nod to the American untamed spirit. From Queen Bey’s red-hot “Cowboy Carter” tour to the […]

Houzz Releases its 2025 U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report

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Houzz just released their U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report for 2025, which has identified new home design trends based on the latest search insights from its community of U.S. homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home professionals. As Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB) reports, this summer homeowners are embracing bold, expressive and highly-personal design choices — many […]

Before You Repaint, Fix the Fundamentals

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What’s the primary motivation for tackling any room renovation, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or bathroom? Aesthetics, according to a recent HomeAdvisor’s State of Home Spending Report. Especially if you’re looking to remodel your living room, improving the appearance of the space and boosting your overall enjoyment of it are almost definitely the end […]

Installing a Programmable Thermostat is a Summer Home Improvement Project that Cools You Down AND Saves You Money

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Summertime was made for beaches, BBQs and bare feet. For homeowners, it represents the perfect time to tackle those summer home improvement projects while weather conditions are just right. With wind, snow, rain and ice out of the picture, which can take their toll on respective properties, the summer months are generally the ideal time to assess, […]

Season 3 of Down Home Fab Premieres Tonight on HGTV

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Fans of Chelsea and Cole DeBoer will be delighted to hear that Season 3 of their popular home reno show, “Down Home Fab,” premieres tonight on HGTV! Down Home Fab premiered in January 2023 following Chelsea’s departure from Teen Mom 2 on MTV. The second season aired during spring 2024. HGTV confirmed that the series was renewed for […]

When it comes to Updating Your Backyard, Everything Old can be New Again

It’s dispiriting to look at beat-up wood, worn-out-looking wicker and rusted metal on your outdoor furniture pieces, given how pricey it could be to replace. Luckily, we live in the era of Pinterest, DIY blogs and home improvement websites that make it easier than ever to find inspiration and project ideas to tailor to your […]

10 Ways to Add Vintage Decor to Your Interior Style

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Styling your interior with vintage decor adds a sense of character, story, and history to your home, but you don’t have to go all-out on antiques to get the look. As Better Homes & Gardens (BHG) reports, the key is to blend flea market finds, salvaged decor, and antique furnishings with your existing design to curate […]