insert_link Home Improvement How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Really Cost? Any major home renovation likely includes the kitchen. According to the Houzz & Home study of renovation trends for 2018 and 2019, the kitchen remains the most popular room to renovate. Of the more than 140,000 people surveyed, 28% renovated their kitchen last year. However, the kitchen is also the most expensive room to renovate. The median cost of a kitchen remodel was $14,000 in 2018, according to the report, […] todayOctober 17, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement 5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Environmentally Friendly No matter the politics, there is no denying that environmental issues are making front page news more than ever before. Articles and TV news segments examine climate, pollution and depleting natural resources. There is also much attention paid to how our lives are affected by each of these, and how our behavior, in turn, affects the environment. Not only are topics like calamitous storms, rising temperatures and melting ice caps […] todayOctober 16, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Seniors Are Driving the Home Improvement Industry Spending on home improvement has grown more than 50 percent in the U.S. since 2010, when it hit a low during the last recession. And homeowners who are 55 and over are the major force behind that spending, according to a recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, based on data from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other sources. The report, which […] todayOctober 16, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Make Your Halloween Decorations Spooky AND Safe October is the time to make your home sweet home something to scream about. Putting up Halloween decorations a few weeks before the actual holiday gives you a chance to enjoy them, and it's also the perfect time to check your yard and home exterior to make sure everything's in good and safe working order. For example, if you decide to place some scary fun onto stair railings, make sure […] todayOctober 11, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement October is a Great Time to Clean Gutters and Outdoor Furnishings So you are starting to feel that chill, letting you know that winter is not that far off. This is a great weekend to ensure that warmer season items are ready to go for next year. Now is also a great time to make sure that all gutters and downspouts are in good operating order before the snow build up can put water where it does not belong. Gather all […] todayOctober 10, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Find Air Leaks and Save Energy Now is a great time to tackle all of the outdoor and indoor home improvements by sealing up all of those cracks and gaps that will cost you valuable energy dollars. If left to be drafty those small spaces add up to a 4′ x 4′ hole in the side of your house, so spend a few bucks wisely on supplies and potentially save hundreds of dollars this season. Indoors: […] todayOctober 9, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Bob Vila’s 10 Must-Do Home Projects for October Summer’s gone and autumn’s knocking at the door. The month of October brings colorful leaves, cool breezes and Halloween trick-or-treaters. It’s also the perfect time to finish outdoor maintenance projects, brush up on your fire safety knowledge and winterize your lawn before the cold temperatures really set in. Home Improvement heavyweight Bob Vila advises these ten as the must-do's before October ends. Seal and insulate. While temperatures drop outside, you can […] todayOctober 8, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement The Resurgence of Cowboy Chic Western interior decorating is never out of style, but recently it has enjoyed a strong resurgence in popularity. The western style of interior decorating is no longer confined to log homes and mountain cabins, or properties in the Southwest. Cowboy Chic is here to stay, and you can introduce western interior decorating into any room in the house. Cowboy Chic: Living Room Resurface living room walls with a rough skim […] todayOctober 3, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Before You Buy and Install New Kitchen Flooring, Ask Yourself These Questions There are so many kinds of kitchen flooring that it may be quite difficult for you to choose one. Each of the possible flooring materials has advantages and disadvantages. The best way to choose your flooring is to answer the questions below. 1. How do you spend your time in the kitchen? If you spend a long time standing up, you will want the flooring to be comfortable for […] todayOctober 2, 2019
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