Category: Home Improvement Blogs

When is the Best Time to Buy a House?

For most of us, buying a house is the largest purchase we’ll ever make. So it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most complex purchases in life — … READ MORE When is the Best Time to Buy a House? The post When is the Best Time to Buy a...

When is the Best Time to Buy a House?

For most of us, buying a house is the largest purchase we’ll ever make. So it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most complex purchases in life — … READ MORE When is the Best Time to Buy a House? The post When is the Best Time to Buy a...

Is Your Attic Insulation Due for an Upgrade?

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 Is Your Attic Insulation Due for an Upgrade? The...

5 must-have home features for retirees

(BPT) - Sponsored ad content by Clayton HomesAs we move through the different stages in our lives, our housing needs change too. The home you were excited to move into in your 30s might not be ideal for those now nearing retirement.According to the Joi...

Stylish and Customizable Kitchen Makeover

Sarah Dorsey of Sarah M Dorsey Designs planned the kitchen makeover of her dreams with the help of The Home Depot and its kitchen designer services. Read on to find out how she got her dream kitchen. Stylish Kitchen Makeover with Help from a Kitchen Designer After years in several rentals, we’ve seen our share of... The …

Common LED Lighting Myths & Facts

Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Myths series from Direct Energy! As many myths arise from incomplete knowledge, they can create seemingly possible answers that many people accept as fact. Each … READ MORE Common LED Lighting Myths & Facts T...

Defining Luxury … American Hardwoods [Video]

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - How do you define luxury? For decades, men and women much like you have been surrounding themselves with products made from American hardwoods; recognizing their unique beauty; reveling in their warmth; confirming them as the perfect product choice; and incorporating them into every facet …

How To Cut Holiday Letters with a Jigsaw

Rachel Metz of  Living to DIY is known for breaking down DIY projects into simple steps that are easy to follow. Learn how she creates wooden pallet letters to decorate her home this holiday! Holiday DIY JOY Pallet Letters Tutorial I have seen pallet letters before but wanted to give these my own personal twist. I... The …

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Families

Welcome to Plugging Into Your Kids from Direct Energy. In this series, we will share ways you can spend focused time with your children – specifically by unplugging from technology. We want to … READ MORE 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Famili...

The Best Plants to Give As Gifts

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 The Best Plants to Give As Gifts The post The Best Plants to Give As Gif...

Why Use a Pressure Cooker?

If you’re old enough to have owned a cassette tape, you may have heard the occasional pressure cooker horror story. Like the name implies, pressure cookers cook food under extreme … READ MORE Why Use a Pressure Cooker? The post Why Use a Pressure...