Making a few choice swaps can make a big difference in the ecological impact of your day-to-day activities, so if you’re ready to invest in making your house more energy-efficient and save yourself money on utility bills in the long run, try dedicating a weekend or two in making your home more environmentally friendly. Psst: […]
The official Labor Day sales 2021 are less than a week away but leading retailers are already dropping promising early bird deals. Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy, and a number of leading mattress brands have already updated their sites with a ton of great promotions. Mattresses, appliances, grills, and other traditional Labor Day staples are […]
Depending on the scale of the project, hiring a professional for exterior paint jobs is usually recommended. But if you’re choosing to do the work yourself, consider the following tips from Better Homes and Gardens before you get started. 1. Consider your neighborhood’s style. Pick colors that complement neighboring facades, but don’t replicate them. “When […]
While exteriors are typically less susceptible to fleeting design trends, there has recently been a shift in popular house paint colors. Traditional bright whites are being traded for more confident, statement-making palettes on siding, trim, and front doors. Think vibrant blues and greens, creamy neutrals, cheerful pastels, and perhaps most surprising, monochromatic schemes of charcoal […]
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 […]