As the U.S. confronts the spread of the novel coronavirus, more and more places are implementing stay-at-home orders. And while we grapple with how to pay rent, what the the future of transit will look like, and how the virus is impacting the housing market, we’re also left with a more basic question: What should […]
Category: Home Improvement
“Rearranging” is an easy Home Improvement Project you can do while Sheltering in Place
As the U.S. confronts the spread of the novel coronavirus, more and more places are implementing stay-at-home orders. And while we grapple with how to pay rent, what the the future of transit will look like, and how the virus is impacting the housing market, we’re also left with a more basic question: What should […]
Feeling Cramped? Here are 5 easy Small Bathroom Storage Ideas
Even under the best circumstances, it can be challenging to keep your bathroom properly organized. The problem is compounded when you have a very limited space to work with. Small bathrooms are, by definition, a little light on storage areas, which can make you feel like the room is messy or cramped. The good news […]
How to DIY a Home Gym
The global COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just closing your office and favorite restaurants – gyms, spas and recreation centers throughout the U.S. have been shuttered as well as local, state and federal governments try to stifle the spread of the coronavirus. Even if you don’t consider yourself a gym rat, you may be desperate to get […]
Property Brothers help A-Listers fulfill Home Improvement “Celebrity IOU”s
Drew and Jonathan Scott, the Property Brothers, have yet another HGTV series — and this one won’t just feature open floor-plans. A-listers (or so, in certain cases) Brad Pitt, Melissa McCarthy, Viola Davis, Jeremy Renner, Rebel Wilson and Michael Bublé are set to guest star on “Celebrity IOU.” On “Celebrity IOU,” the famous guests will […]
12 Places to Clean in Your Home to Prevent the Spread of Illness
The COVID-19 virus probably has you spending just about all of your time at home these days, so it’s important to expand your preventive measures beyond hand-washing to actively disinfect surfaces throughout your home – including those that are touched often but frequently overlooked in cleaning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that […]
How to Prepare for the Unforeseen Home Repair
With the popularity of home improvement shows designed to enthrall viewers with stunning renovations, it’s easy to get swept up in the DIY craze. In the hopes of saving money and channeling their inner design diva, even not-so-handy homeowners may be tempted to pick up a hammer and give home repair a go. This may […]
Here’s a Home Repair you should NEVER try to DIY: Gas Appliances
With the popularity of home improvement shows designed to enthrall viewers with stunning renovations, it’s easy to get swept up in the DIY craze. In the hopes of saving money and channeling their inner design diva, even not-so-handy homeowners may be tempted to pick up a hammer and give home repair a go. This may […]
Here’s a Home Repair you should NEVER try to DIY: Structural Work
With the popularity of home improvement shows designed to enthrall viewers with stunning renovations, it’s easy to get swept up in the DIY craze. In the hopes of saving money and channeling their inner design diva, even not-so-handy homeowners may be tempted to pick up a hammer and give home repair a go. This may […]
Here’s a Home Repair you should NEVER try to DIY: Plumbing
With the popularity of home improvement shows designed to enthrall viewers with stunning renovations, it’s easy to get swept up in the DIY craze. In the hopes of saving money and channeling their inner design diva, even not-so-handy homeowners may be tempted to pick up a hammer and give home repair a go. This may […]