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 […]
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The End of an Era: Pier 1 Imports Files for Bankruptcy
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 […]
Chip Gaines Gave One Of The Magnolia Market Silos A Romantic Makeover For Valentine’s Day
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. […]
3 solutions for loosening Stubborn Screws
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’s new AR Tools can help you select Paint Colors
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 […]
Don’t put all your Retirement Eggs in your Home Basket
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 […]
Give your Brick Fireplace a Facelift with Limewash
Limewash is a thick, clay-like material that you mix with water to create. The amount of water you add determines how thick or thin the wash will be. Home Improvement expert Danny Lipford advises on his website “Today’s Homeowner,” that applying a limewash is a quick, easy way to update a fireplace. Here’s how: […]
Maureen McCormick to Co-Host HGTV’s ‘Frozen in Time’ Home-Design Series
Maureen McCormick is returning to HGTV to co-host her own home-design series with designer Dan Vickery. Called “Frozen in Time,” the new series was announced in January at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena. “Maureen McCormick of ‘Brady Bunch’ fame returns to HGTV to help overhaul homes that are stuck in […]
Small towns across America vie for HGTV ‘Home Town Takeover’
Restoring and revitalizing an old or historic home has its challenges. Fans of HGTV’s popular series Home Town know that – and so do the show’s hosts Ben and Erin Napier. But what about breathing new life into an entire town that’s struggling and in need of some TLC? Now there’s a challenge. But that’s […]
Ways to Save Money on Your Home Remodel : Do Your Homework
The main motivation behind a home renovation is to make your house look more beautiful, functional and comfortable. Home remodeling is a special project that needs tons of planning and sometimes a lot of money. And because you may not have the expertise to plan everything from scratch, you usually need the help of professionals. […]