One of the most common and frustrating dilemmas for a homeowner is unclogging a toilet. But, don’t panic. Unclogging a toilet usually is a simple task taken care of with some basic tools — a plunger, a toilet auger and rubber o-rings — and a bit of technique. Follow the steps below to learn how […]
It’s safe to say that a clean and organized home is fantastic. One of the biggest elements preventing a clean and organized home is clutter. Whether you have a hoarding problem or are just too lazy to dispose of your clutter, it’s critical to get on top of it. With that said, it’s easy to say […]
Wallpaper has been making a comeback for the past few years, but this year it’s coming back in full force. Yes, you read that right. WALLPAPER! But not in the way you might expect. Wallpaper isn’t covering your house wall-to-wall anymore; this design trend is more to give you some pops of color, fun designs, […]
The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance prep for the changing season ahead. Why worry now about what you can […]
According to the nonprofit Home Improvement Research Institute, he desire to repair, update or bring more comfort to our spaces led to a push in home improvement projects in 2020 that has dipped only slightly to start 2021. In fact, a recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies said that Americans spent […]
A growing shortage of entry-level single-family homes, or “starter homes”, is posing an enormous threat to prospective first-time buyers, according to Freddie Mac. The supply of starter homes, which the mortgage giant defines as homes up to 1,400 square feet, is hovering near a 50-year low. Data from the National Association of Home Builders suggests […]
In honor of National Hammock Day on July 22nd (Didn’t know there was such a thing as “national hammock day?” Well, now you do.), it might be the perfect time to consider relaxing into the hammocking world. Since the 13th century Mayans, who are credited with first developing hammocks, humans have enjoyed napping and resting […]
CLT, or “cross-laminated timber” is panels that are made from thin layers of locally resourced timber glued together to create durable panels that can be as strong as steel and concrete. Buying local wood spreads the benefits of economic growth to nearby rural communities, contributes to healthily managed forests, and traps carbon in a building—instead […]
Break out the paint, find the funky flair and toss the renovation rulebook because in the new HGTV series Breaking Bland, spunky interior designer Mary Welch Fox Stasik will help clients create living spaces that express their individuality and design aesthetic with pizazz and confidence. Premiering Wednesday, Aug. 4, with back-to-back episodes at 9 and […]
Enjoying your Summer so far? Great, glad to hear it. But if you don’t set that fun-o-meter on pause and pay attention to some mid-summer maintenance, your summer heaven might just turn into summer hell. Scrub the Decks Chances are, your outdoor space has been getting a lot of use and could use some serious […]