The holidays are around the corner. You’ve got a lot of family coming, and going, and coming, and using that front door constantly. Is it squeaky? Sticky? Have you been struggling getting your key to turn in the lock? Fix it already! Lubricating Door Locks. When you’re busy and on the go during the holidays, […]
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Get Ready for Season Five of ‘Fixer Upper’
Mark your calendars now, Fixer Upper devotees. HGTV says the date is official and it’s all happening. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh some more — and it all gets underway starting November 21 in the familiar Tuesday night time slot. Just in quantitative terms, here’s a bit of what’s on deck for Fixer Upper‘s fifth season: no less than […]
How Would You Like to Live the Hawaii Life?
It’s one thing to dream of a gorgeous house on the beach, and another to dream of living the “Hawaii Life”: beaches and sunshine, yes, but also epic mountain hikes, friendly neighbors, incredible local eats and just general total serenity. According to the brokers at the Hawaii Life realty firm, you don’t have to be […]
Fall Yard and Garden Checklist
Fall gardening chores tend to have a “bedtime” theme – before your plants begin their long winter’s nap, they need to be tended and tucked cozily into their beds. Fall gardening is also an exercise in delayed gratification – new plants will barely put down roots before going dormant, cleaned and amended beds won’t show […]
Simple Fall Home Maintenance To Do’s
We are well into the Fall season, and there are some simple maintenance to-do’s that are really musts before Winter hits your home. Clean Out your Dryer Vents It may sound silly, but lint build up in your dryer can cause a clog that will seriously increase your fire risk. The good news is, it’s […]
Rock the Block’s “Biggest Season Yet” set to return in 2023
Bigger houses and bigger budgets mean the new season of Rock the Block, HGTV’s smash hit renovation competition series that attracted more than 14 million viewers to its previous season, will be the baddest one yet. Hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington, the stakes will be raised to an all-time high as four […]
5 Easy Home Decor Ideas to Help You Beat the Fall/Winter Blues
As the days get shorter and our homes get darker, it’s easy for the dim light and cold weather to put a damper on our moods. If you’re determined to beat the fall and winter blues this year, there are some scientifically-backed methods to try, but you can also adjust your home decor to make […]
HGTV announces Drew and Jonathan Scott will bring another star-studded season of ‘Celebrity IOU’ to the network in November
HGTV has announced that Celebrity IOU — an inspiration to viewers for its heartwarming stories of gratitude and emotional home renovations — will return to HGTV on Monday, November 14 at 9/8c with eight new star-studded episodes. The series, which attracted 16.8 million viewers during its latest run earlier this year, will showcase more Hollywood A-listers who share their personal […]
30 Plants that can add Fall Color to your Yard/Garden
Home Improvement icon Bob Vila says that September is the time to catch up on Home Maintenance. It’s a time to finish projects begun in the summer that were never completed. And it’s an excellent opportunity to see what can be improved, replaced, or repaired while the weather is still nice enough for outdoor projects. […]
Good Housekeeping’s Top 15 Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Master Painting Kitchen Cabinets
Chances are you’ve spotted painted kitchen cabinets on Instagram or Pinterest and thought of recreating the striking look in your own space. However, it’s easier said than done, since there are a slew of painted kitchen cabinet mistakes to consider before you even think of grabbing your paint brush. From cleaning the wood thoroughly to sanding surfaces, there’s no way […]