According to a report from Harvard University, spending for residential improvements and repairs is expected to continue shrinking this year and into the first quarter of 2025 – to the tune of just over $10 Billion – but, the downturn is expected to be less than originally projected, and short-lived. Annual expenditures for improvements and […]
If high interest rates are prompting you to stay in your current home, you’re not alone. For many individuals, now doesn’t feel like the best time to sell and look for something new, but that doesn’t mean you need to keep your home as-is if it’s not functioning in a way that truly serves you […]
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, […]
That’s right—Trixie’s back! Trixie Motel is getting a second season called Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home. The sequel TV show will follow Trixie Mattel and partner David Silver, as they house hunt, renovate, and design their dream home. Fabulously witty and hard not to watch, this series is a twist on the original season of Trixie Motel, where fans watched […]
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, which is plenty of incentive to get those outdoor spaces ready for entertaining. From scheduling house painting to organizing your outdoor cooking tools, tick these 4 items off your to-do list so you can get to the good stuff: hanging out around the grill, kicking back on the porch […]
We’ve all been fantasizing about it for months, and finally warmer weather has arrived. Of course all you want to do is fire up the grill and start working on your tan, but before you can kick back in your hammock or poolside, there are a few tasks you’ll need to tackle. And you can bet they’re […]
To celebrate America’s weirdest, wildest and wackiest homes for sale, this month HGTV brings you its newest real estate series Zillow Gone Wild — inspired by the popular Instagram account @ZillowGoneWild and hosted by actor and comedian Jack McBrayer. What is Zillow Gone Wild About? Every week, McBrayer, who’s best known for his Emmy-nominated role in 30 Rock, will invite viewers to […]
Now that Winter’s snow and ice has cleared, it’s time to clean off your home’s deck and outdoor areas for spring. Over those frigid months, your porch, windows, screens, and drainage system may have taken on dirt and damage. This is Mother Nature’s prime time for cleaning, gardening, and enjoying the sunshine. Look High and […]
Every garden needs hummingbirds! These tiny jeweled birds are a joy to observe zipping about from flower to flower. Sometimes they zoom by you close enough so that you can hear the whir of their wings and rapid trilling chirps. Because of their fast metabolisms, they have to eat every 10 to 15 minutes and […]
We’ve all been fantasizing about it for months, and finally warmer weather has arrived. Of course all you want to do is fire up the grill and start working on your tan, but before you can kick back in your hammock or poolside, there are a few tasks you’ll need to tackle. And you can bet they’re […]