If you’ve been putting off buying those home and garden essentials because you were waiting for a deal, your time has come, in the form of Wayfair’s epic Memorial Day Sale. During the sale the retailer is offering up to 81 percent off on more than 10,000 items. There are impressive summer savings to be […]
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
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 […]
Spring Clean Your Garbage Disposal for a Refreshed Kitchen
Get rid of the winter funk in your kitchen by cleaning out your garbage disposal. This easy chore takes only a few minutes but can make a big difference in freshening up your sink and kitchen. To clean a garbage disposal: Pour half a cup of baking soda into the disposal. Then pour in a […]
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
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. […]