Winter is finally on its way out, and the Spring Cleaning season is upon us. While Spring Cleaning is a good place to start, the turn of the season also presents an opportunity to be more thorough with your home maintenance. Now’s the time to roll up your sleeves and take care of the things […]
Category: Home Improvement
This Spring, Open Up and Check Your Windows and Doors
It’s finally the season when everything springs into action again — including you. Now’s the time to roll up your sleeves and take care of the things you’ve neglected during the winter months. You’ll want to make sure your home is ready for April showers and the impending summer weather. First, now that it’s warming […]
Le Creuset’s Newest Cookware Color for Spring takes us Back to the 1970’s
Le Creuset launched its signature Flame color in 1925. Now, if you check out the site, you’ll find Flame – as well as two additional red-ish-oranges, at least five blues, a yellow – a whole rainbow of hues to jazz up your kitchen! Now the cookware brand has teamed up with the folks at Williams […]
White House Releases Plan to Combat Home Appraisal Bias
An interagency task force at the White House has outlined a plan aimed at rooting out racial and ethnic bias in home valuations. The Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) task force released a five-step action plan last week to increase oversight and accountability. It also includes steps for homebuyers and homeowners to take when […]
Where Home Improvement Spending is on the Rise in the U.S.
Home improvement spending is growing across the country and is expected to accelerate further in many of the nation’s largest cities this year, according to a report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. Home improvement spending is expected to grow nearly 14% annually across all 48 major metro areas the report tracked. Owner […]
HGTV wants the Queen of Versailles to Reign Again on March 30
HGTV and discovery+ have an impressive slate distinctive real estate and renovation programs planned for spring and early summer premieres, as well as new spinoffs inspired by its most popular series. The exciting spring lineup started launching in March, and two are set to debut at the end of the month. According to HGTV, a […]
Now that Spring has Sprung, it’s time to Take a Look at the Roof
It’s finally the season when everything springs into action again — including you. Now’s the time to roll up your sleeves and take care of the things you’ve neglected during the winter months. You’ll want to make sure your home is ready for April showers and the impending summer weather. For example, take a look […]
Energy Efficient Home Improvements that Save You Money
Spring is a great time to replace and repair lights, appliances and other systems around your home. While repairing or replacing, you may consider leveling up to more energy-efficient options. They might be slightly more expensive upfront, but they will save you a lot of money both now, and down the road. Here are some […]
As you Spring Forward, the American Red Cross wants you to “Turn and Test”
On Sunday, March 13th, Americans observed Daylight Savings Time by springing forward one hour. Well, the American Red Cross wants to remind everyone to take this opportunity to “Turn and Test,”, i.e. TURN their clocks forward one hour and TEST their smoke alarms. Did you know working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying […]
Here’s a Home Maintenance Task You Should Tackle in March: Inspect the Roofing
If the sight of the mercury creeping upward fills you with spring fever, we’re with you. We, too, are restless for the toastier and longer days that are just around the corner. But before you can kick back on a balmy evening with a crisp glass of rosé or a cool IPA, you’ve got to get […]