When choosing kitchen countertops, consider carefully what you need and what you can afford. It’s a good idea to choose the most functional material possible for your countertop. It needs to be… durable. easy to clean and maintain. stain-resistant to all liquids, even acids. heat-resistant to many different objects (pots, pans…). scratch-resistant, to avoid scratches […]
According to newly released construction data, homebuilding in August leapt to its highest rate in 12 years. But the havoc wrought by last decade’s housing bubble has buyers wondering how to protect themselves if the market goes south. Drew and Jonathan Scott, co-hosts of the HGTV show “Property Brothers,” offer simple real estate investment advice […]
Newly released data signals a boost in construction nationwide, as housing starts and building permits rose to a 12-year high this August. Location, location, location will play a key role in which of these building investments flourish and which flop. The brothers identified Las Vegas and Nashville as two of the top cities for real estate investment, […]
HGTV’s “A Very Brady Renovation” just earned the popular cable channel’s highest ratings for a premiere in history, with a 1.43 rating among adults 25-54 and 8.1 million total viewers. The premiere 90-minute episode was HGTV’s highest-rated telecast in more than two and a half years. The time slot soared 160% versus the year-ago levels […]
Suzanne Whang, best known for her nine-year hosting and narrating stint on HGTV’s “House Hunters,” died Tuesday after a 13-year battle with breast cancer. She was 56. Whang’s partner Jeff Vezain shared the news on Facebook last week, writing that “she confronted cancer with courage, humor, determination and optimism.” “She was immensely encouraged by the […]
If your garbage disposal is jammed, not draining, clogged, or leaking, you may just have to try and fix it yourself. Don’t worry, it’s not as hard as it sounds—the steps you take to repair your jammed garbage disposal are actually quite easy. Hunter Macfarlane, Lowe’s project expert, shares these tips to ensure that […]
A houseplant or two (or 10) can breathe new life into your home or office, but if you’re an aspiring plant parent who doesn’t have the best track record of keeping plants alive, you might be a little afraid to bring new green friends into your space. Don’t despair, because The Sill is here to […]
Target is officially re-releasing its most iconic designer collaborations, and all is right in the world again. For everyone who fell in love with John Derian’s whimsical floral kitchen dishes—only to be heartbroken to learn they were instantly gone in a flash—here’s your second chance! Target’s 20th Anniversary Collection will feature select reissued pieces […]
Everyone’s favorite star of Saved By The Bell has officially joined the HGTV family, and he’s revamping old pools to create insane backyard oases. Mario Lopez’s new series, Supersize My Pool, is basically like MTV’s hit show Pimp My Ride—but this time it’s for old, rundown pools instead of fancy cars. “I like the […]
It’s Bulb season. This year, shake things up and try planting some of the more unusual varieties out there now, in the fall, for stunning spring blooms. Some of the toughest bulbs available are also the most dazzling, like: Ornamental Onion. This mid-spring to early summer bloomer grows from 6 inches to 4 feet, depending […]