Category: Home Improvement

Hurricanes Helene & Milton showed why Net-Zero Communities might need to be the Wave of the Future

Nestled between Sarasota Bay and the southwestern part of Tampa Bay in Florida, the developers of the new Hunters Point community, Pearl Homes, billed the property as the first “net-zero” single-family home development in the US, meaning residents produce more energy from solar panels than they need, with the excess energy either being stored or sold back to […]

October Home Maintenance Checklist: Get Winter Weather Ready

As the middle month of autumn, October is a great time to attend to both indoor and outdoor home maintenance tasks. Daylight saving time doesn’t end until a week into November, so there is enough light for an outdoor chore or two after work, especially on a day when clouds don’t darken the sky prematurely. […]

October Home Maintenance To-Do: Touch Up your Home’s Paint

As the middle month of autumn, October is a great time to attend to both indoor and outdoor home maintenance tasks. Daylight saving time doesn’t end until a week into November, so there is enough light for an outdoor chore or two after work, especially on a day when clouds don’t darken the sky prematurely. […]

October is a Great Time to Clean Gutters and Outdoor Furnishings

So you are starting to feel that chill, letting you know that winter is not that far off. This is a great weekend to ensure that warmer season items are ready to go for next year. Now is also a great time to make sure that all gutters and downspouts are in good operating order […]

Everything You Need to Know About ‘Bargain Block New Orleans’

HGTV logo on big screen TV in a home

On October 9, Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas’ spinoff Bargain Block New Orleans debuted on HGTV and is already a hit with viewers. Here’s everything you need to know to get in on Bargain Block in the Big Easy. What is Bargain Block New Orleans About? During the five-episode season, Keith and Evan will temporarily step away […]

7 Exterior Paint Color Trends to Try on Your Home  

Although neutrals remain popular for home exteriors, you’ve likely noticed more color coming into your neighborhood. “We have always seen a strong presence of classic neutrals on exteriors, but during the past few years we’ve also seen an interesting exploration of color,” says Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar. As Better Homes & Gardens […]

5 Fall Decorating Trends for 2024

Simple Autumn Fall interior decorations

This fall, seasonal decorating is all about simple updates. As Better Homes and Gardens reports, you can enhance your home through a mix of artisanal additions, heirloom pieces, and connections to nature. Color and texture, including rich jewel tones and cheerful doses of blues, yellows, and greens, will also be used with significant impact to lift spirits and offer […]

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

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

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

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 […]