Whenever you use power tools, particularly ones that create a lot of dust, it’s really important to always wear safety glasses and a dust mask. The only problem is, when you wear them in combination, exhaling can cause the glasses to fog up to the point where it’s hard to see out of them. A […]
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October is Fire Safety Month: Are You Ready for a Fire
Test and Change Smoke and CO2 Detector Batteries These vital safety devices don’t do much if they aren’t charged and connected, so test both your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors regularly. Stock up on those AA batteries and get it done. Earplugs required. You should do the same for your carbon monoxide detector, especially if […]
Home Prices may see “Big Declines” in the coming years
Despite four straight months of record-breaking increases, Yahoo Finance reports that home prices could end up reversing course in the next few years, according to at least one expert. “There is a chance that we will see big declines in coming years,” Yale Professor of Economics Robert J. Shiller said on Yahoo Finance Live. “I […]
10 DIY Fall Craft Kits from Etsy to Try This Season
Take a break from those screens and put your creative chops to the test with fun, fall-themed craft kits. We did our homework and rounded up our favorite craft kits sure to excite both kids and adults. These finds from HGTV.com cover all the crafting bases with painting, embroidering, floral arranging and even mosaic tiling. […]
Why You Should Use Nail Polish on Your Tools
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, […]
Too Soon? When should you put up your Halloween Decorations?
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 […]
Now is the time to have and End-of-Summer Yard Sale and Organize your Garage
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. […]
HGTV’s Best Affordable Home Decor Websites
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 […]
Even Small Updates can make your Old House feel Brand New
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 […]