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 […]
Category: Home Improvement
Here’s a Home Maintenance Task You Should Tackle in March: Inspect Walkways and Driveways
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 […]
Here’s a Home Maintenance Task You Should Tackle in March: Caulk Around Windows and Doors
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 […]
HGTV and Discovery+ Have 3 New Home Reno Shows set to Debut in mid-March
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 starts launching this month, with three set to debut between March 10 and 15. First up is Fix My Flip, […]
‘Rock the Block’ Season 3 Brings the Heat to Charleston
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 […]
Do you know how to do these 3 Basic Plumbing Home Maintenance/Repairs?
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 […]
Is the Booming Housing Market going to lead to a Crash? Here’s what the experts say….
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 partners with Petco for Shop-In-Shop Retail Outlets
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 […]
What Can and Can NOT go in your Garbage Disposal? The Answers May Surprise You.
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 […]
Here’s a Simple Hack to keep Pests away from your Porch or Patio
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 […]