Fall is Mum (short for Chrysanthemum) season, but if you’re thinking about putting some of these beauties in your yard or planters for some show stopping autumn color, you need to know the 411 on when and how to grow Fall’s Favorite Flower. First, there are garden mums and florist mums, and the difference is […]
There aren’t many reasons to use nail polish in your workshop, but according to Home Improvement guru and star of Today’s Homeowner, Danny Lipford, here’s one of them. Many tools come with markings that are virtually impossible to read. Wire strippers have little gauge numbers, squares have numbers and graduations that are hard to read, […]
As soon as September rolls in and the smell of pumpkin spice – everything – fills the air, it’s tempting to redecorate your home—inside and out—to welcome the autumnal season and start getting ready for everyone’s favorite Fall Holiday – Halloween. But as tempting as it may be, if you break out the ghouls and […]
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. […]
Whether you’re trying a new trend, refreshing a room or decorating a new home, you don’t have to spend a fortune on decor. There are tons of great stores to score home decor for a fraction of the designer price. The experts at HGTV have rounded up their favorite websites to shop affordable decor, from […]
If you’re looking for something simple but useful to do this weekend to give your older home a bright refresh, consider making some small updates to make everything look brand new. And none of it needs to break the bank! Switching out your cabinet and drawer hardware, especially if they are old or the look […]
Making a few choice swaps can make a big difference in the ecological impact of your day-to-day activities, so if you’re ready to invest in making your house more energy-efficient and save yourself money on utility bills in the long run, try dedicating a weekend or two in making your home more environmentally friendly. Psst: […]
The official Labor Day sales 2021 are less than a week away but leading retailers are already dropping promising early bird deals. Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy, and a number of leading mattress brands have already updated their sites with a ton of great promotions. Mattresses, appliances, grills, and other traditional Labor Day staples are […]
Depending on the scale of the project, hiring a professional for exterior paint jobs is usually recommended. But if you’re choosing to do the work yourself, consider the following tips from Better Homes and Gardens before you get started. 1. Consider your neighborhood’s style. Pick colors that complement neighboring facades, but don’t replicate them. “When […]
While exteriors are typically less susceptible to fleeting design trends, there has recently been a shift in popular house paint colors. Traditional bright whites are being traded for more confident, statement-making palettes on siding, trim, and front doors. Think vibrant blues and greens, creamy neutrals, cheerful pastels, and perhaps most surprising, monochromatic schemes of charcoal […]