People in the United States spend upward of 90 percent of their time indoors — inside homes, apartment buildings, schools, and offices. With the threat of COVID-19 looming over every interaction, those indoor spaces (where the virus spreads more easily) can seem loaded with hidden threats. Fortunately, scientists already have the tools to make buildings […]
HGTV has picked up a sophomore season of its smash hit series, Celebrity IOU, which has attracted more than 18.9 million total viewers since its premiere just four weeks ago. In the second season, tentatively slated to premiere in early 2021, additional Hollywood A-listers will express deep gratitude to individuals who had a major impact […]
HGTV has announced which of their designers will be helping homeowners complete virtual home makeovers in the new show Design at Your Door. PEOPLE magazine revealed that the social distancing-inspired series will star David Bromstad from My Lottery Dream Home, Tiffany Brooks from HGTV Smart Home 2020, Tamara Day from Bargain Mansions, Dave and Jenny […]
Learning how to prevent termites is something every homeowner needs to take seriously. Termite prevention can help you avoid costly damage to your house, and thinking that this can’t happen to you is a huge mistake. As you can see from the following checklist, termite prevention mistakes are the first things to draw termites to […]
Even in the best of plots, weeds will grow. And why wouldn’t they? You’ve provided inviting soil and the sun shines on even the most reviled plant. If you are fighting the good fight against those unwelcome visitors, there is no shortage of chemical options for clearing the decks, but many are now seeking alternatives […]
Interest in home improvement has reached unpreceded levels throughout the COVID-19 pandemic because people finally have the time and opportunity to make changes they’ve thought about for a while. Spending time in quarantine means constantly staring at your walls — your plain, blank walls, in some cases. This makes them the perfect place to start, […]
Zeitgeist. Merriam-Webster’s defines it as the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era. The term, actually a German word, literally means “time ghost.” The Americanized equivalent might be “the spirit of the times.” If 2020 has a zeitgeist, without question it includes a reorientation on just how we think about “home” — and […]
On Thursday, April 23, Today’s Homeowner star and Home-Improvement Guru Danny Lipford answered questions from individuals tuned in to the livestream and he shared a few of his favorite easy upgrade projects and Leviton products that help make the home smarter, safer and more efficient. “While we are all adapting to spending more time at […]
You’re sheltering-in-place. You’re looking around, noticing all the nooks and crannies that you’ve been ignoring for days, weeks, months…years. Well, here is a short list of Spring Home Improvement To-Do’s you can tackle to get you ready for Spring and Summer! Boost curb appeal with plants/trees/flowers Inspect your flowerbed plants and trees in your yard […]
Do you lack a green thumb but desire a beautiful backyard with plants? Staying at home to prevent the novel coronavirus from spreading doesn’t have to mean staying indoors. Growing flowers in pots is a satisfying way to brighten up your porch or yard, and it’s an easy way to get started with gardening. Here’s […]