Category: DIY
(BPT) - Scarves. Pumpkin spice lattes. Leaves crunching underfoot. Sweater season is moving in fast, which means it’s time to start transitioning to fall maintenance to make sure your home and yard are ready for winter. The following are 10 thing...
(BPT) - Having working smoke alarms in your home is as important as wearing a seatbelt in your car. It’s a necessity that protects you and your loved ones. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), approximately three out of f...
(BPT) - (BPT) - There’s nothing like being outdoors. It soothes the soul, calms the spirit and delights the senses. Most of us can’t spend as much time as we’d like outside, but many clever methods can bring the serenity and beauty of...
For many of us, the dining room is our favorite in the house. It’s where we have family time and where we entertain. Brandi Abdul-Malik of Don’t Disturb This Groove is able to show us how a few simple touch ups from The Home Depot can really help make this space your own. Lately, I’ve... The …
(BPT) - When flames engulfed his 1940s beach bungalow without warning, actor Taylor Kinney was thankful to make it out alive. That experience, paired with his role as one of America’s favorite TV firefighters, inspired him to advocate for fire sa...
(BPT) - Many interior designers gravitate toward grays or whites as a starting point when building a home’s look and feel, but a new trend is emerging. Homeowners are getting back to basics and finding ways to bring the outdoors in by using neutr...
Lydia D’Antonio, the blogger behind Lydia Louise Blog, wanted a cabinet upgrade without a full kitchen renovation. With some smart planning and a little bit of paint she was able to make a big impact. Read on for a step-by-step tutorial on how to give your kitchen a fresh, new look. The Before The one thing... The …
Finishing up your backyard area goes beyond just getting furniture. Sarah Wagner of Dreaming of Homemaking shares how outdoor decor, a fresh coat of paint and a separation fence can create the perfect outdoor living area. It is amazing how DIY projects can transform any space, and that is what we have done in every inch... The …
(BPT) - A thrift store can be a treasure trove of forgotten furniture just waiting to be brought back to life. Blogger Serena Appiah from ThriftDiving found a $10 chair that needed some love, including updating the worn and dated fabric. In a few steps...
(BPT) - Wildfires and other disasters can be challenging because you rarely get enough warning to develop a plan to protect your family and minimize property damage, much less execute that plan. Thinking ahead can make all the difference — increa...
(BPT) - As the heart of the home, the kitchen is often the busiest room of the house — a perfect space to install the latest smart home gadgets. With “smart” sidekicks, you can solve kitchen challenges and simplify the overall cooking...
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(BPT) - Natural disasters cost Americans $91 billion in damages in 2018, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.With parts of the country in the midst of peak hurricane season, and other regions of the country approaching the ...
(BPT) - Though spring is often seen as the most critical season for lawn care, fall can actually have just as much — if not more — impact on the long-term health of your lawn. The following tips from turfgrass researchers will help you prep...
(BPT) - Though spring is often seen as the most critical season for lawn care, fall can actually have just as much — if not more — impact on the long-term health of your lawn. The following tips from turfgrass researchers will help you prep...
Make a statement when guests first walk in with a brick accent wall in your entryway. Blogger Brittany Norman of Ellison Made gives a step-by-step guide at how you can refresh your space with a fun accent wall. Read more to find out how to get this look for your home. The Before This is... The …
When living in a rental property, renovations can be limited or difficult. Charlotte Smith of At Charlotte’s House was able to take advantage of a few Home Depot products to build a temporary wall to cover a chain link fence and add great curb appeal to her space. There are two fenced in pens at our... The …
(BPT) - There’s nothing quite as comforting as pulling on your favorite hoodie when it's fresh from the dryer. As much as you love luxuriating in that warmth and softness, you may not be aware just how much energy this beloved appliance burns thr...
(BPT) - Are you prepared if a disaster were to hit? If you aren’t, making sure to prioritize this initiative for you and your family is smart. Disasters don’t plan ahead, but you can.Here are nine things you can do now to ensure you are pre...
Is your monthly utility bill excessively high? The likely culprits are air leaks, drafts and “energy vampires” — devices such as computers and game consoles that sap power even when they aren’t in use. The average American spends $2,000 on energy each year, with an estimated $200 to $400 of that going to waste due to drafts, air …
