Tag: home improvement

Complete Kitchen Overhaul

Sara Davis, of Sincerely, Sara D., loves her home, but felt like her kitchen didn’t give her and her family enough room. By removing half a wall, updating her cabinets, and creating more counter space, Sara created a better flow. Read on to see how Sara created this beautiful spacious kitchen. Complete Kitchen Overhaul Have... The …

Complete Kitchen Overhaul

Sara Davis, of Sincerely, Sara D., loves her home, but felt like her kitchen didn’t give her and her family enough room. By removing half a wall, updating her cabinets, and creating more counter space, Sara created a better flow. Read on to see how Sara created this beautiful spacious kitchen. Complete Kitchen Overhaul Have... The …

DIY Mid-Century Door Makeover

Sarah Wissinger, of The Surznick Common Room, loves her 1950s ranch, but she felt like some of the doors in her home were lacking her style. These budget-friendly options made a huge impact in her home and gave her doors a much needed makeover. Read on to see how Sarah gave her door a mid-century... The …

DIY Mid-Century Door Makeover

Sarah Wissinger, of The Surznick Common Room, loves her 1950s ranch, but she felt like some of the doors in her home were lacking her style. These budget-friendly options made a huge impact in her home and gave her doors a much needed makeover. Read on to see how Sarah gave her door a mid-century... The …

Winter Weather Outlook – December 2017

Possibly the biggest factor effecting your electric bill is the weather. It not only directly influences how much you use to heat or cool your home but also affects the … READ MORE Winter Weather Outlook – December 2017 The post Winter Weat...

Does Ductwork Go Bad?

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 Does Ductwork Go Bad? The post Does Duct...

How to Find Low-Maintenance Plants

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 Find Low-Maintenance Plants The post How to Find Low-Maintenance ...

How to Maintain Your Refrigerator

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 How to Maintain Your Refrigerator The post How t...

Do Outlet Gaskets Help Air Seal Your Home?

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 Do Outlet Gaskets Help Air Seal Your Hom...

The Best Herbs to Grow In the Fall

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 Herbs to Grow In the Fall The post The Best Herbs to Grow In th...

How to Maintain Your Ceiling Fans

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 How to Maintain Your Ceiling Fans The post How t...

Creating a Fun & Functional Home Studio for DIYers

Liz Stanley of Say Yes renovated her unused basement space into a multipurpose creative home studio that provides a creative workspace as well as space for her family to enjoy! This small studio is packed with easy, fun DIY projects that make this home studio as fun as it is functional. Get inspired by these stylish solutions... The …

A Backyard Playhouse: Build the Perfect Gift this Holiday Season

Michelle Cannon Smith of Iron & Twine built the perfect holiday gift for her twins this year: a backyard playhouse. Find out how she used tools from The Home Depot to make this project easy. Build the Perfect Gift this Holiday Season: A Backyard Playhouse Just like that, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! And... The …

How to Replace Your Shower Head

Showering accounts for nearly 17 percent of residential indoor water use and, there’s a good reason for it: you want to be comfortable in your shower. Not surprisingly, some people … READ MORE How to Replace Your Shower Head The post How to Replace Your Shower Head appeared first on Direct Energy.