Category: Home Improvement Blogs
(BPT) - Do you own an older home, and are you looking to make upgrades that matter? Strategic enhancements not only increase a property's resale value, but also its functionality.This is particularly important among young homebuyers. Sixty-eight percen...
Pinterest 100 Home Style Trends Each year, Pinterest releases the Pinterest 100, a list of the coming year’s top emerging trends in style, décor and more. This collection of what inspires people around the world (inspired by what people are searching for on Pinterest) ranges from vertical hanging gardens to bold patterned wallpaper. We’ve picked... The …
(BPT) - Managing work-life balance as a parent comes with challenges, and with busy schedules for both parents and children, disruptions at the last minute can really take a toll on a family's everyday routine. This is especially true when a child has ...
Jenica Parcell from A Slice of Style knew that there were a few spaces around her home that needed an update. Her living room and dining areas were the best spaces to start off with. With the help of a few affordable and stylish items from The Home Depot, Jenica made an impactful update to two... The …
Holiday lighting arrangements are great when setting the mood for the Christmas season, but they can also put your home at risk if you aren’t cautious about how you lay … READ MORE Safety Tips for Installing Your Indoor & Outdoor Christmas L...
If you want to decorate your house with festive holiday lights, or simply make the use of electric yard tools more convenient, an exterior electrical outlet is a very useful … READ MORE How to Install an Outdoor Outlet The post How to Install an ...
Easy, one-step quartz countertops can completely transform any room in your house. Holly and Brad Lauritzen from Our Faux Farmhouse were able to install a set of Silestone quartz countertops to coordinate with their laundry room and ultimately perfect their favorite room in the house. Read on to learn how you can work with The... The …
Adding bricked walls to the house, whether it’s on the exterior or interior, can completely change the look of a house. Mysha Bolen from Remington Avenue loves the look of exposed brick walls. After designing an entirely brick home, Mysha wanted to add brick accents to the kitchen using brick backsplash. Read to see how... The …
One of the most effective ways to lock in long-term savings on utility bills is to work on tactical energy-efficient upgrades for your home, particularly by beefing up the insulation … READ MORE How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient with $1...
(BPT) - Nobody bats an eyelash when it comes to buying homeowner's insurance, but many homeowners don’t apply that same logic to planning for home repairs — not what might happen, but what will happen.Only a fraction of the 120 million U.S....
(BPT) - Wondering if you should have a bathtub in your bathroom? Despite trend reports that say some homeowners are removing bathtubs, House Beautiful recently reported that there are good reasons to have a bathtub in your home. They make sense for fam...
(BPT) - If you’re looking to freshen up your living space, it’s easy to get swept away in on-trend designs. But while trends come and go, savvy homebuilders and designers agree that there’s one thing that never goes out of style: natu...
Bloggers get their homes prepared to defeat the cold & flu season with Clorox & Pine-Sol. See what they had to say about how Clorox is being used at their homes this season, and how you can do it too! Cold and Flu Season with a Clorox Trunk Survival Kit It is essential for us... The …
Whether it happens in your ceiling because of a leaky roof, condensation from your central air conditioning, or flooding, repairing water-damaged drywall can cause you anxiety and aggravation, especially if … READ MORE How to Repair Water-Damaged...
When most homeowners think about their ductwork, they concentrate on how much hot or cool air is blowing out. Many have spent a lot of time sealing and insulating the … READ MORE How to Test Your Cold Air Return Ductwork The post How to Test Your...
(BPT) - Getting married means a whole lot of changes, not the least of which could be moving to a new house or apartment. Whether you’re getting a brand-new place for the both of you or one of you is shifting all your earthly possessions to join ...
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. You can do many … READ MORE How to Protect and Maintain Your Electronics The post H...
