Category: Home Improvement Blogs

5 fabulous deck fix-ups

(BPT) - Are you tired of having a deck you’re no longer proud to show off? You’re not alone. According to the 2017 U.S. Houzz Landscape Trends Study, one of the top reasons motivating homeowners to tackle outdoor projects like deck upgrades...

8 Bathroom Updates You Can Pull Off In One Weekend

Tired of your outdated bathroom, but don’t want to break the bank renovating it? Lifestyle blogger Carrie Waller, of Dream Green DIY, spent one weekend tackling small updates in her hall bathroom, and it made all the difference. Take a look at these eight simple bathroom updates you too can complete in just a couple... The …

How to Tackle a Dust-Free Renovation

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Kristen Johnson* loved her home, her family and their active lifestyle. She’d never want to change a thing — except for her foyer and adjoining dining room. When she and her husband first moved into their home, they had intended to refinish the hardwood …

How to Tackle a Dust-Free Renovation

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Kristen Johnson* loved her home, her family and their active lifestyle. She’d never want to change a thing — except for her foyer and adjoining dining room. When she and her husband first moved into their home, they had intended to refinish the hardwood …

Enjoy the latest trend in swimming pools

(BPT) - It was supposed to be a community swimming pool, but many people stayed away because they couldn't tolerate the biting, nose-curdling odor of chlorine. Others experienced breathing and skin problems.So the Evergreen Commons senior center in Holland, Michigan, converted its 65,000-gallon chlorine pool into a saltwater pool. People who had stayed away are now …

Enjoy the latest trend in swimming pools

(BPT) - It was supposed to be a community swimming pool, but many people stayed away because they couldn't tolerate the biting, nose-curdling odor of chlorine. Others experienced breathing and skin problems.So the Evergreen Commons senior center in Holland, Michigan, converted its 65,000-gallon chlorine pool into a saltwater pool. People who had stayed away are now …

Keep Your House Safe with Ring Floodlight Security Camera

New technology is making it easier than ever to keep your home secure. Jen Woodhouse, who writes the blog House of Wood, wanted some extra peace of mind, so she installed an advanced security camera from Ring. Here she shows us the advanced capabilities of her Ring security camera and how easy it was to install... The …

5 tips to make the most of your outdoor space

(BPT) - A beautiful, sunny day is one of the best parts of the season and when you have one, you simply have to be outside. When you step outdoors, where do you go? To the park? The lake? A friend's home?How often do you stay home and enjoy a beautiful...

5 tips to make the most of your outdoor space

(BPT) - A beautiful, sunny day is one of the best parts of the season and when you have one, you simply have to be outside. When you step outdoors, where do you go? To the park? The lake? A friend's home?How often do you stay home and enjoy a beautiful...

7 Laundry Tips Guaranteed to Make Your Life Easier

Doing laundry is pretty much a fact of life for most people. But we have some laundry tips that will make washing your clothes much more convenient and easy. Laundry Tips 1. Use a Hamper to Sort Your Laundry Instead of spending valuable time sorting your lights, darks, and delicates from a giant pile of... The …

5 Must-Have Appliance Upgrades

When you’re replacing your appliances– either because your old appliance broke down, or you’re remodeling– it’s a good time to make an appliance upgrade to take advantage of new, advanced features and improvements to dishwashers, refrigerators, ranges, washers and dryers. If you haven’t shopped for a new appliance in a while, be prepared to be... The …