insert_link Home Improvement Lowe’s Plans Spring Hiring Spree, Pays $80 Million in Bonuses It's a good time to be in the Home Improvement business. Lowe's, the home improvement retail giant, appears to be looking forward to a busy spring, with a press release last week announcing it wants to boost its roster of front-line workers by 50,000 in the coming months. The jobs include both full-time and seasonal positions, adding to the approximately 90,000 workers Lowe's says it hired during 2020. COVID-19 was […] todayFebruary 3, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement How to do a Mound of Drycleaning at home for a Fraction of the Cost No one likes having to drag bags of clothing to the dry cleaners, especially in winter, when stepping outdoors into the cold becomes a tiring task on its own. Yet dry cleaning becomes even more important in the colder months, since the cozy knits in cashmere, yarn, or fleece that we're wearing nonstop usually require dry cleaning. Unless you have a dry cleaner on your street or an apartment concierge who could […] todayFebruary 2, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Coronavirus has had both Temporary and Long-Term effects on Housing Plans While it's undeniable that the coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of most Americans over the past few months, a recent study shows one way COVID-19 is affecting long-term planning. According to a survey conducted by FinanceBuzz, 26 percent of Americans are actually considering moving permanently as a result of coronavirus. From home buying, to renting, to temporary moves back home with parents, here's a look at how the pandemic has […] todayFebruary 1, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement How the Pandemic has shaped these 8 Home Design Trends for 2021 We have finally closed the book on 2020 (good riddance!), and many of us have never felt more desperate for a fresh start and a new beginning. And since it's not like we're leaving the house anytime soon, it makes perfect sense that the first place to start anew would be at home. (Plus, decorating and home renovation projects are a pretty good distraction from ever-present existential dread, if we […] todayJanuary 27, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement How to make an inexpensive Raised Garden Bed Raised garden beds are a convenient way to make the most out of your garden. With good drainage, protection from weeds and many pests, plus well-aerated soil perfectly blended to encourage growth, raised beds are a great choice for those with limited space, soil or sunlight restrictions or just an appreciation for higher yields from less effort. Raised garden beds come in a variety of sizes and styles, but can […] todayJanuary 26, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Marie Kondo Has a New Line at The Container Store to Help You Get Organized If clutter is piling up, it’s probably time to pair down and get organized. That’s a lot easier when you have the right storage products, and we are so excited that the queen of organization just dropped a new line. Marie Kondo, founder of The KonMari Method for cleaning, now has a collection of organizational products at The Container Store. The Container Stoer x KonMari line was designed not to […] todayJanuary 25, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement 4 Major Home Design Trends That’ll Be Big in 2021, According to Redfin and Hunker With a new-found love for our homes this past year, it’s likely you’ve racked up a laundry list of ways that you’d love to revamp your space. And what better time to refresh and upgrade your home than the New Year? To help spark some inspiration, Redfin partnered with Hunker to predict which home trends will be big over the next year. Combining Redfin’s data on the most valuable home […] todayJanuary 23, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement 4 Major Kitchen Design Trends That’ll Be Big in 2021, According to Redfin and Hunker With a new-found love for our homes this past year, it’s likely you’ve racked up a laundry list of ways that you’d love to revamp your space. And what better time to refresh and upgrade your home than the New Year? To help spark some inspiration, Redfin partnered with Hunker to predict which home trends will be big over the next year. Combining Redfin’s data on the most valuable home […] todayJanuary 22, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Brand New Series Starring Rehab Addict’s Nicole Curtis Is Coming to HGTV DIY-ers who thought they could restore grand old properties like a pro — but who soon found themselves in over their heads in the renovation process — will get a helping hand from home restoration pro Nicole Curtis in the new HGTV series, Rehab Addict Rescue. Premiering Thursday, January 28, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the eight-episode series will follow Nicole — best known for her hands-on restoration of crumbling historic […] todayJanuary 20, 2021