Category: Home Improvement

Renovation Pros Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin Return to HGTV In New Series ‘Two Steps Home’

HGTV logo on big screen TV in a home

In their new HGTV series Two Steps Home, Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin, hosts of the earlier HGTV series Going for Sold, take a two-step approach as they help clients through the challenging process of selling their home and buying a new one that perfectly fits their needs. Premiering Wednesday, June 16, at 9 p.m. […]

June Home Maintenance To Do: Clean Refrigerator Condenser Coils

Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. Your vacation is calling your name. But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the […]

June Home Maintenance To Do: Service your Riding Lawnmower

Man riding his lawnmower over a field of green grass

Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. Your vacation is calling your name. But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the […]

June Maintenance To Do: Keep Summer Bugs at Bay

Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. We get it—your vacation is beckoning.  But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog […]

June Home Maintenance To Do: Service Your Sprinkler System

Man checking sprinklers in backyard

Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. We get it—your vacation is beckoning.  But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog […]

June Home Maintenance To Do: Stop Mold before it Starts

hand/finger adjusting thermostat down

Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. We get it—your vacation is beckoning.  But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog […]

Gap launches new “Gap Home” collection, and you can only find it on Walmart.com

Exterior Blue Gap sign on storefront

Gap is debuting its home collection next month on Walmart.com.  The retailers unveiled the new Gap Home collection in late May, and it will carry more than 400 items including bedding, window treatment, tabletop, and other interior decor products. The launch represents a significant multiyear partnership for the companies with the potential to grow, the […]

Scott Brothers’ home renovation show “Celebrity IOU” returns in June with Kardashians and more!

Drew and Jonathon Scott on Emmy's red carpet

Drew and Jonathan Scott are helping a new collection of A-list stars surprise their loved ones with dream home makeovers! People magazine just revealed that Season 2 of the Property Brothers stars’ HGTV series Celebrity IOU is returning on June 21, and in the first of the new episodes, the pair will team up with […]

May is National Electrical Safety Month

May is National Electrical Safety Month, making it the perfect time to check on your home’s electrical system and everything connected to it.  The experts at Safewise have made a list to help guide you through the process: Look for damage Damaged cables and cords are an electrical hazard, especially around water. Start your own […]

Here’s why getting Pre-Approved is Critical to your Home Buying Success

Before you actually start the house-hunting process, get pre-approved. This step is crucial, especially in the current ultra-competitive market. When you’re ready to find a home, the last thing you want to do is limit your possibilities, but if you don’t earn a loan pre-approval before you start looking, you might actually prevent yourself from finding—and […]