Category: Home Improvement

“Building Roots” and “High Design” have early April debuts on HGTV and discovery+

HGTV logo on big screen TV in a home

Two new Home Improvement/Design shows are making their debuts early this month. First up, beautiful and innovative home renos inspired by stunning natural surroundings will get a spotlight in Building Roots, a new series premiering Sunday, April 10, on HGTV and discovery+ at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Starring husband and wife duo Ben and Cristi Dozier, […]

President Biden Requests Historic Funding for Affordable Housing in 2022 Budget

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that President Joe Biden requested historic funding for housing supply in his federal budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2022. The proposal was released Monday, March 28 A requested 34% increase over last year for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) includes […]

Now that Winter is Over, it’s Time to Check Your Home Inside and Out for Signs of Water Damage

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 […]

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 […]