With cold weather and the holidays fast approaching, this month’s to-do list focuses on some of the less obvious, but very important, indoor cleaning and repair tasks to get your home in tip-top shape for holiday guests. One of the oft overlooked, and easy peasy winter home maintenance to do’s is cleaning your faucet aerators. […]
Want your home to have a beautiful Christmas light display that rivals the Griswalds? Then you need to keep safety in mind. Home Maintenance expert Danny Lipford wants us to follow these precautions before installing any holiday lights. 1. Get an Inspection Before installing holiday lighting, hire an electrical contractor to inspect the property. This […]
With cold weather and the holidays fast approaching, this month’s to-do list focuses on some of the less obvious, but very important, indoor cleaning and repair tasks to get your home in tip-top shape for holiday guests. There are a lot of home to-do list items that cover the bases without breaking your back or […]
With cold weather and the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to focus on some of the less obvious, but very important, indoor cleaning and repair tasks to get your home in tip-top shape for holiday guests. One of the quickest and easiest things you can do to prepare your home for the onslaught of holiday […]
When summer’s over and fall nights roll into town, off goes the A/C and on goes the heat. Fall’s a great time to maintain home systems, and outdoor A/C units tend to be one of those workhorses that some homeowners overlook as they transition into their reliance on heating systems. One of the most-asked […]
Creating an eco-friendly nursery has gained new attention lately, ever since the news outlets reported that Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan the Duchess of Sussex had plans to paint the nursery for their new royal baby Archie with all-natural, vegan paint. That’s old news to Brooke Berrios, an early childhood education teacher, who made […]
Joanna Gaines, queen of all things lifestyle and interior design, pretty much confirmed this weekend that she is getting her own cooking show and finally making a triumphant return to our TV screens. Joanna and her husband Chip seemingly spilled the beans during an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. The pair was […]
Extreme winter weather can leave neighborhoods and communities without power or other public services for long periods of time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns. It’s a smart idea to prepare your home for such winter weather emergencies as well as cold weather throughout the season that can cause minor issues to evolve into […]
You don’t have to completely overhaul your bathroom to make a big impact. Check out these 15 fresh ideas, courtesy the DIY Network, from tiny swaps to easy projects, that will increase your home value. Replace the Tub With a Walk-In Shower. If you have a large bathtub that doesn’t get used much, replace it […]
Whether you just bought a house or you have lived there for a while, the fastest way to increase your home’s value is by making a plan. You will fare better if upgrades are made intentionally and not on impulse. Home improvement projects cost about 20 to 25 cents on the dollar. The other 75 […]