Category: Home Improvement Blogs

Balancing Traditional and Neutral Holiday Decor

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Aminah Chung of Neatly Living has the 411 on how to combine pops of color with more neutral styles this holiday season. Thanks to help from The Home Depot, Aminah was able to spruce up her front entryway with some festive holiday decor! Without a doubt, Christmas... The …

5 top tips for refinishing hardwood floors

(BPT) - Since spending more time at home, you’ve probably started eyeing projects that need attention. If so, you’re not alone — Houzz home renovation website reported a 58% increase in leads for home improvement professionals this pa...

5 tips to save on higher energy costs

(BPT) - Home may be where the heart is, but the higher energy bills from staying home 24/7 are causing households across the country a hefty case of heartburn. The hot summer months were tough enough, but as we head into the cold winter months, we&rsqu...

3 fire safety tips that could save your life

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Once a house fire starts, you have three minutes or less to escape. UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) is encouraging everyone to take three critical steps to help protect themselves and their loved ones should a house fire occur. According to a recent …

7 signs your water pipes are in trouble

(BPT) - While spending more time at home, you’ve probably started noticing repairs you need to make. You may have even tackled a few projects to improve your home. However, there are some home improvements you might not consider, because they're ...

When it comes to chainsaws, put safety first

(BPT) - Unfortunately, 2020 has seen more than the usual number of natural disasters. With unprecedented floods, hurricanes and wildfires, nature has unleashed destruction from coast to coast. That means homeowners nationwide have been facing necessary...

How everyone can save on vital energy costs

(BPT) - It’s something everyone in the U.S. needs and uses in their everyday lives — energy to keep the lights on, appliances working and homes cool or warm enough to be comfortable. Now that everyone is spending more time at home, energy n...

6 simple tricks to cut fall cleaning time in half

(BPT) - Kids, pets, changing seasons plus more time at home working and studying remotely means your house can become mighty messy rather quickly. This doesn't mean you have to spend more time cleaning, though. In fact, with a few tips and tricks, you ...

Scary Halloween Graveyard

With fall in full swing and Halloween drawing near, a lot of yards are getting spookier and spookier! Charlotte Smith of At Charlotte’s House transformed her yard (playhouse included) into a ghostly graveyard that’s sure to send a shiver up anyone’s spine. With some holiday decor help from The Home Depot, Charlotte was able to take... The …

Creating A Ghostly Graveyard For Halloween

Halloween is spooky enough on it’s own. However, when you add a ghostly graveyard filled with tombstones, skeletons, and smoke, it ups the eerie factor. Jessie Ecker of Eye in the Detail shared how she turned her front yard into a sinister cemetery for The Home Depot’s Halloween Style Challenge and how you can too with... The …

Closet and Office Makeover on a Budget

If your “Work from Home” space needs a refresh, check out this stylish closet and office makeover from Lauren Price of Lauren Elyce. She used some of her favorite pieces from The Home Depot to revamp and organize her space. Find out how she did it all on a budget below. Closet and Office Makeover... The …