Category: Home Improvement

October is Fire Safety Month: Are You Ready for a Fire

Hands holding and changing smoke detector battery

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 […]

The Easy Way to get your Bathroom Trash Can Out of Sight (Even if your Bathroom is Small)

Every bathroom needs a small trash can, but there never seems to be a place to put it where it’s not in the way. And, if you have a smaller bathroom, it’s even more of a problem. But, here’s a Simple Solution for how to put a trash can in your bathroom and have it […]

10 DIY Fall Craft Kits from Etsy to Try This Season

Pumpkin Decorations on a porch

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?

Front door with pumpkin face design, porch and steps decorated with fall garland, bats and pumpkins

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. […]

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 […]