September is the ideal time to start wrapping up (and digging up) the last of the Summer’s harvest, as well as prepping and planting for the Fall. The editors of Sunset Magazine have your guide to making your garden look great this season. Prepare Before planting a new lawn or flower or vegetable beds, prepare […]
As summer comes to a close, your home deserves some special attention to prepare for colder temperatures to come. September home maintenance is all about wrapping up the warm and welcoming fall. Drain and winterize outside irrigation If you live in a place that drops below freezing in the winter, you need to turn your outside water […]
The September 4 new season premieres of popular series Unsellable Houses and Bargain Block drove HGTV’s highest-rated Wednesday night in prime in nearly two years. The episodes attracted nearly two million total viewers for Unsellable Houses at 8 p.m. ET/PT and more than 2.4 million total viewers for Bargain Block at 9 p.m., with both series ranking as top 5 non-news/sports cable premieres among Adults […]
As the days grow shorter and your thoughts turn to tailgating and football games, it’s easy to forget that your home needs a little TLC before Old Man Winter comes calling. By taking care of essential upkeep and repairs now, you’ll be investing in your house. Home Improvement guru Bob Vila says these are the […]
Are you searching for inspiration for what to plant in September? As we enjoy the last warm days of late summer and the peak growing season begins to gradually slow, it is the perfect time to be out in the garden planting for the seasons ahead. As the temperatures start to cool towards the end […]
Labor Day weekend is in your rear view, which means that now is a great time to tackle all the projects you’ve been putting off in the name of summer fun. Fall is right around the corner, so now is the time to buckle down and check all your home improvement plans off the to-do […]
IFA Berlin, the world’s largest consumer and electronics show, celebrated its 100th birthday this year, and while the annual European tradeshow has long been a reliable source of innovative new tech for your abode, this year felt more jam-packed with promising smart home devices than ever. IFA exhibitors often showcase appliances and smart home tech that might […]
In a perfect world, your home would be, well, perfect. In reality, that’s a bit more complicated. For most potential sellers, budgeting is crucial, especially with the ever-changing state of the housing market. As Sunset magazine reports, whether you’re building from the ground up or renovating your existing home, there are some expert-approved corners to cut that’ll make your […]
For most of the country, September signals the end of summer’s dog days and a return to fuzzy sweaters, chilly evenings, and, of course, pumpkin spice everything (this is America, after all). But before those first autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s crucial to take a few steps to stave off any cold weather home breakdowns. These […]
For most of the country, September signals the end of summer’s dog days and a return to fuzzy sweaters, chilly evenings, and, of course, pumpkin spice everything (this is America, after all). But before those first autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s crucial to take a few steps to stave off any cold weather home breakdowns. These […]