Category: Home Improvement

Get ready for the Season Change with these Fall Home Maintenance To-Do’s

As summer comes to a close, your home deserves some special attention to prepare for colder temperatures to come. September home maintenance is all about wrapping up the warm and welcoming fall. Get heating system serviced Don’t wait for late in the fall and winter to check your heating system. Check with professionals in your area for […]

Do you know how to use your Generator Safely during an Extreme Weather Power Outage?

In the event of an extended power outage, particularly following hurricanes and other kinds of severe weather events, having a generator at home can be a huge advantage. But if used improperly, the devices can seriously harm or kill unsuspecting families. Carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution and fire are all potentially fatal risks of misusing portable generators. […]

No Demo Reno is back on HGTV for Season 3 in September

Home reno guru and self-described “rambling redhead” Jenn Todryk is returning to HGTV for Season 3 of No Demo Reno —and fans can’t wait to use her savvy ideas in their own homes. According to HGTV, designer and social media creator Todryk — who shares her humor, relatable family life, home, fashion and beauty advice with more than 1.2 million […]

The 5 Best Interior Design Trends to Shop this Year

The best interior design trends of 2023 are not a list of “dos,” “don’ts,” and It-items for the home. Rather, they’re a shortcut to smartly channel your personal style into your space. As Harper’s Bazaar reported this month, interior design trends are often a reaction to larger cultural moments, like stress, “de-influencing,” and a desire […]

Home Improvement Market has Slowed, but signs show Long Term Growth Still Looks Good

After three straight years of sales growth, Home Depot went into reverse in the first quarter, and sales and profit were down again in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, with reported sales of $42.9 billion, a decrease of 2.0% from the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Comparable sales for the second quarter offiscal 2023 […]

August Home Maintenance To Do: Clear Out Rain Gutters

The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance prep for the changing season ahead. Why worry now about what you can […]

August Home Appliance Maintenance: Check/Replace Washing Machine Hoses

With the kids home from school and loads of sweaty garments to clean, your washing machine has likely taken a major beating this summer. With all that extra use, be sure to check that the water supply hoses which connect to your machine are in good condition. “If they are older black rubber hoses, check for any bulging […]

August Kitchen Maintenance To-Do: Clean Your Range Hood

The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance prep for the changing season ahead. And some home maintenance tasks, like checking […]

August Kitchen Maintenance To-Do: Clean the Refrigerator Coils

The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance prep for the changing season ahead. And some home maintenance tasks, like checking […]