Category: Home Improvement

HGTV’s “Why the Heck Did I Buy this House” Season 2 debuts this week

Get ready for the grand return of HGTV’s sensational hit, “Why The Heck Did I Buy This House?” as Season 2 plans to take you on an unforgettable journey through the host’s hometown. From the main house to the garage, the patio, and everything in between, our seasoned and adventurous host will work tirelessly to […]

Are Home Insurance Companies Abandoning States Vulnerable to Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change?

Dozens of environmental and consumer groups are rallying behind the Biden administration’s plan to collect information from property insurance companies to determine if they are abandoning states and communities that are vulnerable to climate change. As first reported by E&E News, the groups submitted comments praising the Treasury Department’s unprecedented plan to require 213 large […]

Martha Stewart is Still Shaping Home Color Trends

Few homes are quite as influential as Martha Stewart’s farm, nestled in Bedford, New York. From here, the founder of the eponymous media empire shares her lifestyle tips with the world – usually in the shape of hearty recipes or green-thumbed advice. However, as Homes & Gardens reports, Martha is also still shaping color trends by […]

Putting Your Home on the Market? Bob Vila says to make these 10 Fixes First

Selling a home can seem like a difficult process, but there are many fixes you can handle in order to make your home appealing to potential buyers and avoid problems during a home inspection. Some fixes are relatively simple, like patching holes and cracks in the wall or replacing leaking faucets, but other repairs may […]

New Study reveals that Pets may actually Attract Buyers to Homes

Signs of pets in homes for sale don’t spook potential buyers, and may even be appealing to some home shoppers, says a study from Quicken Loans. According to the study, seventy-nine percent of buyers making an offer on a home say seeing signs of a pet in a property won’t deter them, as long as […]

For Your May Home Maintenance Checklist: Make Sure Your AC is Cool

Now that the days are warming up, it’s time to have your air conditioning system inspected so it will keep you cool through the hot months ahead. First, the shortcuts.  Hook up a garden hose and spray the outside of the condenser to remove any dust that’s settled on the unit and connections. (Yes, dust […]

New Survey shows Inflation is making Home Improvement Projects Less Attainable for American Homeowners

Discover Home Loans issued a survey to understand how inflation and higher interest rates have impacted American homeowners’ sentiment around investing in their homes versus moving to new homes. The results: inflation is significantly impacting homeowners’ desire to undertake home improvement projects, with 59% of survey respondents choosing to postpone their projects and 26% saying they […]

May Home Improvement To Do: Termite Inspection and Prevention

The warmer months of spring and summer are a good time to check around and under your house for termites, since they’re more active and easier to spot. Termite damage, though, can be occur at any time, so grab a flashlight and head outside and into your basement or crawlspace to look for evidence of […]