Celebrity IOU (#CelebIOU) is BACK Monday, December 14th at 9pm on HGTV, and in the premiere episode, Zooey Deschanel makes her debut by lending a hand to her boyfriend, Jonathan Scott. Jonathan and his brother Drew produce and star on the HGTV show, and help celebrities plan a surprise home renovation for one of their […]
Category: Home Improvement
These 3 Home Repair How-To’s can save you Time, Money, and Headache
How to Patch a Small Hole in Drywall Whether you’re a renter on move-out day or a homeowner, knowing how to patch holes in the wall is sure to come in handy. To fill in small holes left behind by nails or screws, first fill the hole with spackle and level it off so it’s […]
Cooling Bed Sheets Are the Secret to a Sweat-Free Night
If you often toss and turn during the night because you can’t find the perfect temperature for your room, or your sheets make you sticky and sweaty, you’re not alone. Some people naturally are “hot sleepers,” but there are a few solutions that will instantly turn your bed into the sleep oasis you’ve been dreaming […]
8 Things You Can Do to Extend the Life of Your Dishwasher
With many of us still abiding by stay-at-home orders, those of us lucky enough to own a dishwasher are really putting them to work. While we might typically eat lunch at the office or enjoy a dinner out every now and then, we’re now cooking at home more often than ever—which also means more dishes […]
How to Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker
If you’re trying to blow-dry your hair, watch TV, and run a window AC unit all at the same time, you ought to know what to do if a circuit breaker trips. The first sign of a tripped breaker? Everything will shut off. As a preemptive measure, you should familiarize yourself with the breaker […]
Can I Plant Trees and Shrubs in Late Fall or Winter?
You just bought some shrubs at your home and garden center. Can you plant them now, or try to keep them healthy in the pots until Spring? Danny Lipford of Today’s Homeowner says to go ahead and plant them. Even though it’s late in the season, your shrubs will be happier in the ground than […]
HGTV Brings Viewers Home For the Holidays in December with Lara Spencer and more!
A year like no other.” That’s the phrase being used again and again to characterize the slice of history in which we currently find ourselves. And when there’s uncertainty, it can be a challenge to find what feels like a safe haven — even during the holiday season. But through what are undeniably unusual times, […]
Sherwin-Williams Predicts These Will Be the Top Paint Color Trends of 2021
Ahead of the announcement of Sherwin-Williams’ official Color of the Year 2021 (Urbane Bronze), the brand released its predictions for the top paint trends for the year to come. After a tumultuous year, Sherwin-Williams has selected four color palettes that are all about balance and rhythm for its ColorMix Forecast 2021. So which colors can […]
How to create a Feng Shui Bedroom for Better Rest and a Healthier You
A feng shui bedroom is a peaceful and balanced environment that promotes a better night’s rest. But contrary to popular belief, feng shui is not a Chinese interior design concept or related to any belief system. The words literally translate to “wind water.” According to P.K. Odle, master feng shui consultant and executive director of […]
Contrasting Kitchen Islands Are Trending
To keep designers and home renovators up to date on what’s in and what’s out in kitchen design, Houzz releases an annual kitchen trends report. The 2020 Houzz Kitchen Trends Report pulls data from a survey of nearly 2,600 Houzz users who have completed a kitchen reno in the past 12 months or plan to […]