Category: Home Improvement

Autumn, not spring, is actually the best time to service your Lawn Equipment

Autumn—not spring—is actually the best time to show some love to your lawn equipment before you put it away for winter. “It’s harmful for equipment to sit all winter long with old oil in the case and dirt on the other components,” says Lisa Turner, author of “House Keys: Tips and Tricks From a Female Home […]

The Best Garden Gloves for Every Type of Gardener

Person kneeling on grass and planting flowers with hand tools

From trimming the spiniest shrub to planting the tiniest seed, gardening can take its toll on our hands. (We swear, even gardening in fresh, soft compost, we manage to get a cracked cuticle or one of those microscopic, invisible splinters that repeatedly pokes a single nerve ending.) Thankfully, there’s a garden glove for every job […]

Not sure which House Style is the best fit? Maybe you should let your Zodiac choose!

Large Victorian style home on a bright sunny day

Can’t decide on your ideal dream home? Let the stars (and the editors at Sunset Magazine) guide you. Aries: Victorian The bold and ambitious Aries seeks to be number one, especially since it’s the cardinal sign to kick off the zodiac entirely. The sign rules over the head and tends to be associated with leadership, […]

Sunset’s guide to The Best Hoses to Quench Your Garden’s Thirst All Year Long – and won’t leave you hosed!

Sure, it’s more fun to shop for plants, but garden hoses are a requirement for keeping most things alive. Here are Sunset magazine’s five top picks for every need—plus accessories!—and some care tips at the end. Best Overall: Flexzilla Garden Lead-In Hose It’s flexible yet durable, kink resistant and virtually leak-proof—no wonder it has more […]

‘Windy City Rehab’ Is Back for Season Two

Chicago designer and home renovation expert Alison Victoria could lose it all in the newest season of HGTV’s Windy City Rehab—and it’s not just because of bigger, riskier projects. In five, new 90-minute episodes premiering Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, as Alison continues her work to transform historic fixer-uppers, she must manage a […]

How to Makeover Your Home Without Buying Anything New

Sunset Magazine just shared Interior Designer Noz Nozawa’s advice for updating your space, no shopping necessary! Here are the designer’s tips: Clean Your Windows “I can’t stress enough how dirty your windows definitely are,” says interior designer Noz Nozawa, one of Sunset’s 2020 Emerging Designers of the West. “If you can’t access the exterior side […]

13 Home Improvement Shows on Netflix That Will Inspire You to Change Things Up

Does getting halfway through 2020 make you feel ambitious? After last year’s hit, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, you’re probably looking for new ways not only to tackle your drawers and closets but also to take on a bigger project. Well, watching a home improvement show can really inspire, especially when staying at home and […]

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 (based off last year’s announcement, it’s expected to be revealed this September), the brand has 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 […]

Tia Mowry Launches a Home Décor Collab with Etsy

Always dreamed of a Pinterest board-worthy home? You don’t have to look far — or spend a fortune on unique pieces, either. Actress Tia Mowry-Hardrict just launched a stunning collection of affordable home decor and kitchen essentials, and it’s the stuff of Pinterest dreams. The 42-year old’s capsule collection is made in collaboration with nine […]