Category: Home Improvement Blogs

Installing a Paver Patio and Fire Pit from the Ground Up

Create the outdoor space of your dreams with a DIY paver patio. Follow along as Laura and Aaron of Garden Answer install a paver patio from the ground up, with tips and tricks for installing your own at home! Installing a Paver Patio and Fire Pit from the Ground Up! My brother and sister-in-law have... The …

How to Transform Your Backyard with Pavers

Follow along as Savannah of DIY and design blog Classy Clutter takes you through her backyard paver patio transformation step by step. Read more about the fun, family-friendly backyard makeover below. How to Transform Your Backyard With Pavers When we bought our house we knew that the backyard was going to need some major work. Installing patio... The …

Top 4 factors that affect the cost of a new roof

(BPT) - No one wants to pay more for something than they have to, especially when it comes to a large home improvement purchase. So, why can there be thousands of dollars difference between contractor bids for neighboring homes? And how can homeowners ...

How to Grow Herbs Indoors

Gardening is a hobby that you can spend a lifetime learning about. Seasons change, seeds fail or thrive, and just when you think you know it all, you realize how … READ MORE How to Grow Herbs Indoors The post How to Grow Herbs Indoors appeared fi...

Patio Deck Makeover: A Transformation for the Perfect Family Celebration

DIY and blogger, Ashley Basnight from Handmade Haven helped The Heard family transform their patio deck into the perfect, functional space for their family gatherings. Read more about how she completed the patio makeover below. Patio Makeover: A Transformation for the Perfect Family Celebration There is something really special about being able to transform a space... The …

Top 10 Summer Energy Saving Tips

Last summer was a steamy one for much of North America, and 2018 promises much of the same. The National Weather Service is predicting higher-than-average temperatures for large swaths of … READ MORE Top 10 Summer Energy Saving Tips The post Top ...

Home improvement: One repair at a time

(BPT) - Tis the season … for home improvement. Longer days, warmer weather and more flexible schedules (hello, summer break!) have a way of inspiring home improvement projects. It’s as if appliances in and around the house emerge from the ...

Stay agile: 5 tips for easier aging in place

(BPT) - While many of us may dream of retiring and moving away to a beach-side resort or cabin by the lake, the reality is that most Americans look forward to remaining in their own homes so they can continue to enjoy familiar comforts, activities and ...

Gorgeous Grey Kitchen Makeover With KitchenAid

Kevin O’Gara from Thou Swell recently transformed his Dad’s kitchen with the help of new KitchenAid appliances. Check out how his reveal came out below! Gorgeous Gray Kitchen Makeover With KitchenAid I’ve redesigned pretty much every room in my dad’s house – except for for the kitchen. I was more hesitant to tackle this room since... The …

Carpet Every Pet Owner Needs

Living with pets can be a mess, but with The Home Depot’s PetProof carpet, stains, dirt, and spills are no match. Equipped with built-in stain, spill and odor protection technology, PetProof carpet was designed with pet owners in mind. We asked Juniper the Fox, of JuniperFoxx, to put PetProof carpet to the test in their... The …

Spot Cleaning Made Easy with the Hoover Spotless

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 …

Extend your Outdoor Space with a DIY Paver Patio

  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 …

How to Prepare Your House for Sale

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...

Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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&#8217...