insert_link Home Improvement How to Clean Your Carpet without Expensive Machines Believe it or not, there was a time when people couldn't call a carpet cleaning service, or rent a carpet cleaning machine, or even use a vacuum to clean their carpets. Try these simple hacks to DIY your carpet cleaning, and at the very least, you'll be able to stretch the amount of time between deep cleaning appointments.To remove loose dirt and dust, you can still clean a rug without […] todayJuly 7, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Expert Tips on Navigating High Lumber Prices for your DIY Home Improvement Projects Better Homes & Gardens reports that with many people taking advantage of historically low interest rates and building new homes, plus high demand for remodeling projects causing a shortage in lumber, many are finding that their projects are taking longer to finish. And for those with plans to do DIY projects that use lumber, setting a budget is a challenge. Over the past year, the cost of lumber has increased 430%—from $259 […] todayJuly 6, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Home Improvement Contracts: How To Protect Yourself The recent boom in home improvement comes as some people consider making upgrades to stay there longer, rather than deal with the current high-priced housing market. The downside, however, the demand for such services is leading to delays and potential legal issues. "It's a triple whammy," says Gary Smith, a construction law attorney. He says import tariffs are increasing costs. There are also fewer licensed contractors after COVID shutdowns and […] todayJuly 5, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Lumber Prices have dropped slightly since May, but experts say they’ll stay High for Years While lumber prices have fallen back from May's record high of $1,700 per thousand board feet, commodity experts anticipate the home-building product to trade above $1,000 (well above the $400 historical average) for the next three to five years. Weyerhaeuser CEO Devin Stockfish recently told TIME that home repair and remodeling projects will continue to keep lumber prices elevated. Though the red-hot housing market has largely been credited with driving […] todayJuly 1, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Justina Blakeney’s Jungalow Home Collection at Target is all about joyful, colorful, Boho-Style Decor Justina Blakeney's Jungalow brand is boho style at its best. Emphasizing creativity and joy, the free-spirited aesthetic blends vibrant color, funky patterns, and crafts from around the world. Blakeney is a source of inspiration for those looking to inject color and happiness into their homes, and a new partnership with Target makes her signature style even more accessible. Target's Opalhouse brand is launching a new collection designed with Jungalow that […] todayJune 30, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Harmati is the new furniture brand making waves on Amazon Stylish, functional, and affordable is the trifecta for home furniture, though it's rare to find pieces that tick all three of these elusive boxes. Often furniture that looks good is expensive or impractical, while cheaper items tend to fall short in the appearance department. However, every once in a while you stumble upon a piece-or even an entire brand-that manages to bring all of those covetable elements together. Harmati, a new furniture brand […] todayJune 29, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Thumbtack’s top trending Home Improvement projects for Summer 2021 After more than a year of very limited social gatherings, the promise of summer—impeccably timed with the steadily increasing number of vaccinations—has people excited to host warm-weather gatherings. And while traveling is still an iffy venture for many, it's an ideal time to turn home into a summer sanctuary. Because if the last year has taught us anything, it's that creating a home where you truly love to spend time […] todayJune 28, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Is Your House in a Flood Zone? Feels like half the country is drying up, and the other half is under water these days. If your home resides in the latter, you're probably watching the creek/river/lake/ocean rise and wondering if you need to pack your bags. Maybe you don't have much to worry about, or perhaps it's time to be concerned. How do you know if your house is in a flood zone? "Your first line of […] todayJune 24, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Fearing Floods? What to Know Before Buying a Home Your home is your castle, but you probably never envisioned having an indoor swimming pool. During flood season, that's exactly what can happen. "The best way to mitigate the risk of flood is to avoid buying a home in a known flood zone," says Mark Snyder, a claims expert at Hi Marley, a communication platform for the insurance industry. Snyder has also worked for several insurance companies. Because not all […] todayJune 23, 2021
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