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 […]
In honor of National Hammock Day on July 22nd (Didn’t know there was such a thing as “national hammock day?” Well, now you do.), it might be the perfect time to consider relaxing into the hammocking world. Since the 13th century Mayans, who are credited with first developing hammocks, humans have enjoyed napping and resting […]
CLT, or “cross-laminated timber” is panels that are made from thin layers of locally resourced timber glued together to create durable panels that can be as strong as steel and concrete. Buying local wood spreads the benefits of economic growth to nearby rural communities, contributes to healthily managed forests, and traps carbon in a building—instead […]
Break out the paint, find the funky flair and toss the renovation rulebook because in the new HGTV series Breaking Bland, spunky interior designer Mary Welch Fox Stasik will help clients create living spaces that express their individuality and design aesthetic with pizazz and confidence. Premiering Wednesday, Aug. 4, with back-to-back episodes at 9 and […]
Enjoying your Summer so far? Great, glad to hear it. But if you don’t set that fun-o-meter on pause and pay attention to some mid-summer maintenance, your summer heaven might just turn into summer hell. Scrub the Decks Chances are, your outdoor space has been getting a lot of use and could use some serious […]
Electronic appliances, equipment and wiring keep our homes lit, cool and connected. But these same luxuries can create hazards and cause electrical fires, serious injuries and property damage. Fires caused by electrical failure or malfunction are the third leading cause of accidental home structure fires, ranked just behind heating equipment and cooking-related blazes, and 79% […]
If you’re going to take on a DIY project like this, good for you! But before you do, take these tips and tricks from your friends at HGTV Magazine, so your cabinets end up looking like you paid a professional! (And you don’t end up with a giant mess on your hands.) DO figure out […]
If you fancy yourself a Joanna Gaines-ey, Farmhouse Revival type, then this hack from the folks over at HGTV.com is for you. It’s actually easier than it sounds! Tools and Materials You’ll Need: old barnwood shelf brackets miter saw safety glasses, face mask and gloves orbital sander fine-grit sandpaper polyurethane stud finder measuring tape level […]
How well your central heating and cooling system cleans the air largely depends on the quality of your air conditioner filters, and that’s why home improvement expert Danny Lipford of “Today’s Homeowner” wants to help you find the best out there. Lipford says that filters are rated from 1 to 16 on the Minimum Efficiency […]