Category: Home Improvement

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

Jack Russell Terrier dog on a welcome "Home" mat

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 […]

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 […]

The Wave of the Future? New York State Bans Gas Stoves in New Construction Buildings

Last week, New York’s state legislature approved a $229 billion state budget that included a requirement for all-electric heating and cooking in new buildings, making it the first state in the country to do so. Note that the legislation does not cover gas-powered and propane heating appliances in existing homes and commercial spaces, which, according to the […]

Home & Garden Maintenance To Do for May: Inspect Brick and Stone Patios and Walkways

person using pressure hose to clean stone walkway

We’ve been fantasizing about it for months, and finally warmer weather has arrived. We know: You just want to fire up the grill and start working on your tan—we do, too! But before you can kick back in your hammock or pool, there are a few tasks you’ll need to tackle. Here is a Home and Garden […]

4 Quick Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Summer Season

Summer may still be a few weeks away, but there are a few things you can do before the heat kicks in. May is a great time to check on your HVAC system, sprinklers, patio, and grill. Check the sprinklers Start the season by checking or installing your sprinkler system in April. Before installing sprinklers, […]

Sherwin-Williams and Designer Christian Siriano Launch a Luxe Paint Color Line

Sherwin-Williams and award-winning designer Christian Siriano have joined forces to create a limited-edition paint collection influenced by Siriano’s fashion expertise and a shared passion for bringing the outdoors in. The Christian Siriano x Sherwin-Williams Color Collection, which launched in April, features 30 paint shades, including bright whites and contemporary neutrals like charcoals, beiges, terracottas, and blues. […]