Category: Home Improvement

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 […]

August Kitchen Maintenance To-Do: Clean/Check Refrigerator Seal

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 […]

“My Lottery Dream Home” Season 15 will debut this week on HGTV

The wait it over! Season 15 of “My Lottery Dream Home” is set to premiere on August 11 at 9pm PT/ET on HGTV. Join HGTV star David Bromstad as “My Lottery Dream Home” returns for another thrilling season, guiding fortunate clients in their quest for dream homes following their newfound fortunes. This season boasts multiple […]

Want Instant Curb Appeal? Upgrade Your Front Door!

a Row of brightly painted front doors

Believe it or not, upgrading your front door can produce significant value to your home, as well as return on investment. According to FortuneBuilders, not only is a front door replacement one of the top remodeling projects with the highest ROI, but it can provide significant savings in terms of heating and cooling costs. “It gives […]

Here are some Quick and Inexpensive Bathroom Improvements you can make over a Weekend

The summertime is a great excuse to start fresh and enhance your home with that much needed makeover. However, many summer home renovations can take weeks and sometimes months to complete. What you need are some quick summer DIY projects that won’t cost an entire month’s salary.   If you’re considering upgrading a bathroom, but not wanting to spend […]

A Quick and Inexpensive Improvement you can make to your Kitchen Over a Weekend

The summertime is a great excuse to start fresh and enhance your home with that much needed makeover. However, many summer home renovations can take weeks and sometimes months to complete. What you need are some quick summer DIY projects that won’t cost an entire month’s salary.   The granddaddy of home improvements is the kitchen. Depending on the […]