Category: Home Improvement

‘Unsellable Houses’ and ‘Bargain Block’ New Season Premieres Deliver HGTV’s Highest-Rated Wednesday Prime In Nearly Two Years

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The September 4 new season premieres of popular series Unsellable Houses and Bargain Block drove HGTV’s highest-rated Wednesday night in prime in nearly two years. The episodes attracted nearly two million total viewers for Unsellable Houses at 8 p.m. ET/PT and more than 2.4 million total viewers for Bargain Block at 9 p.m., with both series ranking as top 5 non-news/sports cable premieres among Adults […]

Three Simple Home Maintenance To Do’s as we head into Fall

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Wood deck in process of getting re-stained with stain and brush

Labor Day weekend is in your rear view, which means that now is a great time to tackle all the projects you’ve been putting off in the name of summer fun. Fall is right around the corner, so now is the time to buckle down and check all your home improvement plans off the to-do […]

All the Best Smart Home Tech from IFA 2024

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IFA Berlin, the world’s largest consumer and electronics show, celebrated its 100th birthday this year, and while the annual European tradeshow has long been a reliable source of innovative new tech for your abode, this year felt more jam-packed with promising smart home devices than ever. IFA exhibitors often showcase appliances and smart home tech that might […]

September Home Maintenance To-Do: Seal Your Windows

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For most of the country, September signals the end of summer’s dog days and a return to fuzzy sweaters, chilly evenings, and, of course, pumpkin spice everything (this is America, after all). But before those first autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s crucial to take a few steps to stave off any cold weather home breakdowns. These […]

HGTV Star Leanne Ford Partners with Semihandmade on New Line of Custom Kitchen Cabinetry, including Aged White Oak!

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Interior designer and HGTV star Leanne Ford recently unveiled an all-new line of custom kitchen cabinetry with DIY-friendly home company Semihandmade. The new collection features three cabinet profiles available in two finishes — including aged White Oak in a whitewash stain and paper-white painted fronts. When John McDonald, the founder of Semihandmade, called Ford and asked her if she’d want to design a […]

RuPaul is Bringing WallPops Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper to a Whole New Level

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RuPaul is bringing WallPops‘ classic peel-and-stick wallpaper to a whole new level with a collection of playful patterns, including RuZebra, RuJardin, RuHoundstooth, RuSuede and RuDeco Black. “WallPops is pleased to introduce our latest peel and stick wallpaper collaboration with international fashion icon and supreme driving force of style, RuPaul Charles,” states the company. “RuPaul brings his indulgent […]

Diane Keaton’s New Homewares Line Showcases her love of Wine (on ice) & her dog Reggie

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It’s no secret that Diane Keaton loves wine. There’’s even a video on YouTube, “Diane Keaton Talking About Wine for 10 Minutes Straight,” where the actress waxes poetic about vino in stitched-together clips from the Ellen DeGeneres Show spanning almost a decade. So when the Father of the Bride star teamed up with homewares brand Hudson Grace for a new collection, […]

Do you want to be on HGTV? Here’s how to Apply for a Chance to be on Season 3 of “Down Home Fab” 

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Are you dreaming of taking your home from “drab to fab?” Do you want to be featured on HGTV? Chelsea and Cole DeBoer are back for Season 3 of Down Home Fab, and HGTV wants to hear from you. The network is looking for homeowners who: Live within 40 minutes of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Own a home in need of […]

Dolly Parton is bringing Country into the Kitchen with her New Lodge Cast Iron Collab!

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Dolly Parton is bringing country into the kitchen with her new Lodge Cast Iron collab! After announcing her new cookbook Good Lookin’ Cookin’ (out Sept. 17) this Spring, the country icon debuted her new kitchenware line featuring cast iron skillets in all different shapes and sizes. The collection is inspired by her memories of growing up near the Smoky […]

IKEA Celebrates its 80th Anniversary with New Collection

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IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant, is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a funky new line featuring heritage prints and styles with a modern twist. Launched in July, the limited collection, Nytillverkad, boasts some of IKEA‘s most timeless, “iconic vintage pieces, hand-picked from our archive and reimagined in bright colors.” “All the products have a story behind them, like […]