Category: Home Improvement Blogs
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do many of … READ MORE How to Maintain & Clean Exhaust Fans in the...
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do many of … READ MORE How to Maintain & Clean Exhaust Fans in the...
Keeping carpets clean can be a constant struggle, especially for pet owners. Abby Capalbo of AbbyCapalbo.com struggled to keep her rugs clean with her golden retriever and new puppy around. Rather than removing the entire rug to be cleaned or hiring an expensive professional cleaning service, Abby was able to easily clean her favorite rug... The …
Spend more time relaxing and entertaining in your backyard with the addition of a paver patio. Follow along as Miranda of Live Free Creative Co. completely transforms her neglected backyard by installing a DIY paver patio. Extend your Outdoor Space with a DIY Paver Patio Spring is creeping upon us, and there is no... The …
All home sellers want two things: for their homes to sell quickly and at or above the list price. But your home isn’t going to sell itself, and even with … READ MORE How to Prepare Your House for Sale The post How to Prepare Your House for Sale a...
We can’t thank our mothers enough for what they’ve done, and for what they continue to do. But we can certainly find unique and simple ways to show them how … READ MORE Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Ideas The post Kid-Friendly Mother’...
Adding a paver patio to your backyard can make outdoor entertaining a breeze. Follow along as Michiel Perry of Black Southern Belle creates a hardscaped patio area perfect for entertaining family and friends. Patio Living in a Southern Outdoor Oasis Outdoor entertaining is a must in the South and despite having the perfect backyard to... The …
It can be difficult to style an outdoor space with no defined seating area. Follow along as Stacy Risenmay of Not Just a Housewife creates the perfect outdoor entertaining area by installing a paver patio. How to install a paver patio In the time we have lived in this house, we have never had a... The …
The DIY Huntress, Sam Raimondi is tackling professional grade stains without hiring a professional with the help of the new Hoover PowerDash Complete. Check out her favorite tips to a no-hassle carpet cleaning experience. How To Clean Professional Grade Stains Without Hiring A Professional Raise your hand if you have spent a lot of time... The …
(BPT) - Home improvement projects aren't constrained to a single season, but during these warmer months, your focus is no longer simply on your home's indoors. Now there’s outdoor yard work to do as well, and if you're looking to recreate your ou...
(BPT) - In today’s busy world, we’re continually searching for new ways to slow down and unwind. This has led more people to discover the calming benefits of gardening and how incorporating plants into decor provides a way to reduce everyda...
(BPT) - Warmer weather and more daylight hours bring renewed energy to truly enjoy your home with family and friends. Spring is a great time to get rid of the lingering grime and grit of winter to keep your clean home happening all season long. With a ...
Adding another entertaining area to your backyard can be an easy DIY project. Follow along as Morgan McBride of Charleston Crafted walks through a few simple steps to create this paver bench and fire pit set up! Creating a Backyard Entertaining Area with Paver Kits Our backyard is coming together. The second phase after completing... The …
Nothing makes you take stock of the value of everything in your home like moving. If you have to bubble wrap it, put it in a box and haul it … READ MORE Garage Sale Tips & Tricks: How to Sell Your Stuff Before You Move The post Garage Sale T...
(BPT) - Whether it’s transforming a fixer-upper into your dream home or just giving a makeover to your kitchen or bathroom, home improvement projects are on the minds of many new homeowners across the country.While many things about renovating yo...
Buying a new home or property is a big life move. Knowing as much as possible before you take that leap is the key to feeling relaxed about a life … READ MORE How to Research a Neighborhood Before You Buy The post How to Research a Neighborhood B...
(BPT) - For many Americans, moving households represents a fresh start and a chance to improve quality of life. Last year, some 39.4 million Americans changed residences, thanks in part to better affordability in the housing market.That doesn’t m...
(BPT) - It’s National Wildfire Awareness Week. So, if you live in a wildfire-prone area, make sure you’re taking the right steps to stave off potential damage long before flames rage toward your doorstep.And one of the best ways to do that ...
(BPT) - Things will soon be heating up all over the country. In fact, the average U.S. household will spend 3 percent more on electricity bills this summer than in 2017, due to rising retail electricity prices and higher usage, according to the U.S. En...
(BPT) - Flooring trends change through the years as homeowners acquire new tastes and technology allows for a larger variety of flooring designs. Deep ebony and driftwood finishes peaked in 2017, while 2018 trends are pushing toward wider planks, gray ...
