Nothing brightens up a cold winter day like a blooming amaryllis bulb (Hippeastrum sp.)! Above the strappy foliage, the flower stalk can stretch over two feet high, topped with a stunning display of huge, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and even orange – with some gorgeous striped varieties available as well. If […]
Front-loading washing machine have some great advantages – it’s quiet, fast, uses less water and detergent, and gently tumbles (rather than yanking) your clothes. But watch out, because one day, you might just be met with a moldy, stinky mess when you open that front-load door. How could a machine that’s so wonderful, suddenly turn […]
After attracting more than 17.9 million viewers in its first season, HGTV has ordered 13 fresh episodes of Fixer to Fabulous, starring renovation and design experts Dave and Jenny Marrs. The new season will spotlight the husband-wife duo as they overhaul historic homes in Northwest Arkansas, all while raising five young children and managing their […]
HGTV brought back “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” on Sunday and the “Move that bus” reality show moved the needle to the tune of 4.2 million viewers, including three days of DVR catchup. This version, hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, scored a 1.09 rating among adults 25-54, which represents a 142% increase over the previous six […]
The experts at Dwell say that 2020 is going to be all about these 70’s inspired interior design trends. Get ready for a time warp… 1. Built-In Seating Be it a window-side perch with a great view or cozy reading niche, seating that’s built in adds character to a room and can be an excellent […]
Pier 1 Imports said Monday that it filed for bankruptcy protection as it looks for a new owner. The home furniture company announced that it seeks Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. In an attempt to make it easier to find a buyer, the company will shutter up to […]
Forget fresh cut roses, chocolates or red wine. Chip Gaines gave wife Joanna Gaines the sweetest present this year. The father-of-five shared a photo to Instagram on Valentine’s Day of one of the Magnolia Market silos in Waco, Texas decorated with a red spray paint etching of a giant heart with an arrow striking through. […]
When using manual screwdrivers to loosen a screw, sometimes you need extra leverage to get the screw started to bust it loose. Here are three solutions to removing those stubborn stuck screws, courtesy the Home Improvement experts at Today’s Homeowner: If you have a square-shaft screwdriver, all you need to help you loosen the screw […]
Benjamin Moore launched the Benjamin Moore Color Portfolio app and integrated Benjamin Moore ColorReader device from color management solutions provider Datacolor to aid color selection. When used in conjunction, the two tools are designed to make expert-grade tools available for professionals on their mobile devices. The Color Portfolio App supplements physical color tools using […]
Some Americans are pinning their retirement hopes on their homes, betting that housing appreciation will continue and compensate for their lack of savings. But experts warn that adults shouldn’t bank on houses as their only retirement investment – even if real estate appreciation continues. One in 4 U.S. homeowners plan to use their home to […]