Believe it or not, there was a time when people couldn’t call a carpet cleaning service, or rent a carpet cleaning machine, or even use a vacuum to clean their carpets. Try these simple hacks to DIY your carpet cleaning, and at the very least, you’ll be able to stretch the amount of time between […]
Better Homes & Gardens reports that with many people taking advantage of historically low interest rates and building new homes, plus high demand for remodeling projects causing a shortage in lumber, many are finding that their projects are taking longer to finish. And for those with plans to do DIY projects that use lumber, setting a budget […]
The recent boom in home improvement comes as some people consider making upgrades to stay there longer, rather than deal with the current high-priced housing market. The downside, however, the demand for such services is leading to delays and potential legal issues. “It’s a triple whammy,” says Gary Smith, a construction law attorney. He says […]
While lumber prices have fallen back from May’s record high of $1,700 per thousand board feet, commodity experts anticipate the home-building product to trade above $1,000 (well above the $400 historical average) for the next three to five years. Weyerhaeuser CEO Devin Stockfish recently told TIME that home repair and remodeling projects will continue to […]
Justina Blakeney’s Jungalow brand is boho style at its best. Emphasizing creativity and joy, the free-spirited aesthetic blends vibrant color, funky patterns, and crafts from around the world. Blakeney is a source of inspiration for those looking to inject color and happiness into their homes, and a new partnership with Target makes her signature style […]
Stylish, functional, and affordable is the trifecta for home furniture, though it’s rare to find pieces that tick all three of these elusive boxes. Often furniture that looks good is expensive or impractical, while cheaper items tend to fall short in the appearance department. However, every once in a while you stumble upon a piece-or even an […]
After more than a year of very limited social gatherings, the promise of summer—impeccably timed with the steadily increasing number of vaccinations—has people excited to host warm-weather gatherings. And while traveling is still an iffy venture for many, it’s an ideal time to turn home into a summer sanctuary. Because if the last year has […]
Feels like half the country is drying up, and the other half is under water these days. If your home resides in the latter, you’re probably watching the creek/river/lake/ocean rise and wondering if you need to pack your bags. Maybe you don’t have much to worry about, or perhaps it’s time to be concerned. How […]
Your home is your castle, but you probably never envisioned having an indoor swimming pool. During flood season, that’s exactly what can happen. “The best way to mitigate the risk of flood is to avoid buying a home in a known flood zone,” says Mark Snyder, a claims expert at Hi Marley, a communication platform […]
For many, soaring temperatures in the summer months make living in a climate-controlled home crucial. But cooling through a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, or HVAC, may not always be the best solution. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, three-quarters of all U.S. homes have air conditioners, adding up to about 6% of […]