Category: Home Improvement

Christina on the Coast is a Family Affair

HGTV logo on big screen TV in a home

Christina Anstead’s new reality show, Christina on the Coast, features a new co-star: Ant Anstead, the British TV host she married in December.  “I think he’s on every episode. I mean, maybe he’s not on one of them, but, yeah, he’s pretty involved,” the expectant Flip or Flop star recently told Yahoo Entertainment.   As someone in […]

Home Improvement To Do: Clean and Repair Home Siding and Trim

April showers bring May flowers … along with a lot of home maintenance chores! With the weather too nice to be stuck inside, most of this month’s home maintenance to-do list focuses on getting the outside of your home ready so you can have worry-free Summer Fun! Over time, the paint on the exterior of […]

May Home Improvement To Do: Lawn Mower Maintenance

Before mowing seasons gets into full swing, it’s important to perform the following maintenance on your lawn mower to keep it running smoothly and cutting cleanly.  The last thing you want is a blade flying off and impaling your leg or a spark starting a wildfire. Lawn Mower Maintenance: Clean or Replace Spark Plug: A […]

Home Improvement Tasks To Do in May – Cleaning and Refreshing Interiors

April Showers have hopefully brought you May flowers in your yard, along with fantastic sunny spring weather.  One of the best parts of spring is opening up those windows and letting your home fill with fresh air.  Although many May home improvement projects focus on your neglected winter yard, you’ll want to make sure your […]

Home Improvement Tasks To Do in May – Safety and Security

 You’ve been holed up all winter, feeling a little like a bear in hibernation.  Time to emerge, stretch, and explore the outdoors.  But before you do, make sure your home is safe and secure before you roam.   Check safety devices.  According to the U.S. Fire Administration, smoke alarms should be tested at least once […]

Spring Cleaning To-Do: Clean Out Your Garage!

Now that the weather’s finally warm enough to open your doors, it’s time to give your garage a good spring cleaning and organization makeover! Garage Cleaning and Organizing Tips: Clean Out: Start by thoroughly cleaning the garage.  Get control of the clutter by sorting everything into: things to keep, things to give away or sell, […]

Spring Cleaning To-Do: Prune Shrubs and Trees

When putting together your Spring Cleaning list, don’t forget the outside portion of your house.  To reduce the possibility of damage to your home’s exterior, you need to prune nearby shrubs and trees. Overgrown shrubs can rub and damage your siding, windows, and roof; while vegetation near or against your home leads to moisture damage […]