Rock the Block is back for a third season, and it’s better than ever! As fans may recall, in season 2, four pairs of some of the best HGTV experts battled it out in a home renovation showdown. In case you missed the finale (spoiler alert!) Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt of 100 Day Dream Home […]
The editors at Real Simple have put together a short list of the three basic plumbing maintenance tasks that all homeowners should be able to do. Knowing how to do these simple repairs will save you time, money, and probably a lot of headache. How to Turn Off the Water In case of emergency, it’s […]
The U.S. housing market is on fire. Double-digit appreciation is the rule. Giddy sellers are sifting through multiple offers. Frantic buyers are forced to pay more than asking prices — sometimes by $100,000 or more. The National Association of Realtors has reported that this spring that prices of existing homes soared a record 17 percent […]
Lowe’s and Petco have announced a pilot store-in-store program that “brings trusted products, services and expertise – for both home and pets – into one, convenient stop at select Lowe’s locations.” The first Lowe’s + Petco store-in-store concept is first expected to open at Lowe’s Alamo Ranch, Texas location this month, with plans to expand […]
Some of the products we use every day are poorly named. Take the garbage disposal. Technically, it’s not for garbage, and it doesn’t dispose of much. “Food wasterator” might have been a better name. And a more accurate name for this kitchen appliance might save more people from inadvertently, or unfortunately, sending no-nos down the drain […]
Spring is coming, and along with the sun comes the inevitable pests. Well you don’t have to have your outdoor time ruined by pesky flies buzzing around you and your guests, and it doesn’t have to cost you an expensive visit from an exterminator, either. This little-known bug hack could save you a lot of […]
You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before winter, clean the gutters, etc. That’s a good start, but there are jobs that homeowners often forget about, or don’t even know about. There are some home maintenance tasks that may not be on your list-items […]
What’s a DIY renovation of an entire home like? Has watching “Fixer Upper” ever made you dream of redesigning your own house? Magnolia Network’s “First Time Fixer” shows that it might be even harder than you think. With the help and support of Chip and Joanna Gaines, first-time house renovators take their home renovation dreams […]
Keep your Window Wells Clean. If you’ve never had a problem with water in a window well, you may never think to clean it out. Here’s what happened to one homeowner who neglected his window wells. After an average rainfall, not even a heavy downpour, a clogged gutter dumped a lot of water next to […]
You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before winter, clean the gutters, etc. That’s a good start, but there are jobs that homeowners often forget about, or don’t even know about. For example, have you thought about replacing your Light Bulbs? New lighting technology […]