Life in these crazy Covid times may be making those same four walls feel (and possibly smell) more than a little stale. Here’s are some simple tips for freshening things up! Open the window. It’s the easiest way to bring freshness in, says Melissa Maker, the founder of the Clean My Space cleaning company, blog, […]
Category: Home Improvement
After Months of Sheltering In Place, does your Home have that “Not So Fresh Feeling?” Here’s How to Dump the Funk.
Smell is often called humans’ most powerful sense, and good (and bad) smells tell us a lot about the world: what we should eat, even whom we should kiss. When it comes to our homes, if a space smells fresh, that’s a great sign. If the smell is bad? We feel uneasy. But the secret […]
DIY Firepits May be this Summer’s Answer to Socially Distanced Outdoor Entertaining
For those looking to keep their weekend projects to a minimum, building a fire pit is a quick way to add flare to your backyard. The three options that require the least amount of time to complete include: utilizing an antique or salvaged fire pit; buy a freestanding fire pit; or simply building one. Predesigned fire […]
Repainting your Home increases its Value and Curb Appeal
Summertime was made for beaches, BBQs and bare feet. For homeowners, it represents the perfect time to tackle those summer home improvement projects while weather conditions are just right. With wind, snow, rain and ice out of the picture, which can take their toll on respective properties, the summer months are generally the ideal time to assess, […]
Kitchen Renovations are one of the most requested Summer Home Improvement Projects
Summertime was made for beaches, BBQs and bare feet. For homeowners, it represents the perfect time to tackle those summer home improvement projects while weather conditions are just right. With wind, snow, rain and ice out of the picture, which can take their toll on respective properties, the summer months are generally the ideal time to assess, […]
A new season of “Christina on the Coast” premieres this week
Filled with relatable challenges, humor and the unexpected, the new episodes of HGTV’s Christina on the Coast will spotlight real estate expert and designer Christina Anstead’s personal and professional journey as she further expands her design business in Southern California, all while navigating the daily challenges of being a working mom and maintaining a healthy […]
Changing the Air Filters is a Honey Do you should do every month
Changing Air Filters and Tuning up your Furnace are home-improvement to-do’s you really should be doing every month, say the experts. It’s quick, fairly easy, pretty inexpensive in the scheme of things, and dirty air filters can lead to higher energy bills and irreparably damage your HVAC system. If you’re a DIY’er: Changing your air […]
Whole House Fans Cool Off your Home and take Energy Efficiency to the Next Level
Summertime was made for beaches, BBQs and bare feet. For homeowners, it represents the perfect time to tackle those summer home improvement projects while weather conditions are just right. With wind, snow, rain and ice out of the picture, which can take their toll on respective properties, the summer months are generally the ideal time to assess, […]
HGTV debuts “Build Me Up” this week
HGTV is about to premiere one more fresh new offering that draws on the touchstone themes of transformation and inspiration. ‘Build Me Up’ has been added to the summer line up of the network and here is everything you need to know about the series that premieres later this month. First, about the show. HGTV’s […]
Giorgio Armani Celebrates 20 Years of His Home Label, Armani/Casa
All of the business degrees and corporate handbooks in the world can’t teach the gut-centric prescience that has propelled Giorgio Armani’s success across a dizzying array of mediums. Among the many examples of this sixth sense, consider this year’s 20th anniversary of his shelter label Armani/Casa. Although he didn’t formally establish the interiors arm of […]