Home Improvement Mario Lopez Wants to Supersize Your Pool Everyone's favorite star of Saved By The Bell has officially joined the HGTV family, and he's revamping old pools to create insane backyard oases. Mario Lopez's new series, Supersize My Pool, is basically like MTV's hit show Pimp My Ride—but this time it's for old, rundown pools instead of fancy cars. “I like the idea of being Willy Wonka. Most of these pools are broken-down, decrepit or out-dated and […] todaySeptember 16, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement It’s Bulb Season! It's Bulb season. This year, shake things up and try planting some of the more unusual varieties out there now, in the fall, for stunning spring blooms. Some of the toughest bulbs available are also the most dazzling, like: Ornamental Onion. This mid-spring to early summer bloomer grows from 6 inches to 4 feet, depending on the type (make sure you check before you buy), and typical colors are purple, […] todaySeptember 13, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement The 70’s Design Trends That Got Their Groove Back You might want to take design notes on your next visit to Grandma's house because what's old is new again. From macramé to velvet to even disco balls, these modern looks feature a dose of '70s nostalgia. Macramé, Embroidery and Latch Hook Art In case you haven't heard, crafting is cool again, and the art of macramé, which was popular in the '70s, has had a huge revival in […] todaySeptember 12, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Stars Sparkle in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Reboot The new HGTV reboot of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is going to be ah-maz-ing. The award-winning Jesse Tyler Ferguson is hosting; the design team is fantastic and the families being featured are incredibly deserving. "Being a part of the Extreme Makeover family has already proven to be one of the most profound experiences of my life," says Ferguson. "This is more than a great job. It’s a reminder that there […] todaySeptember 11, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Time to Change: ‘A Very Brady Renovation’ Premieres on HGTV September 9 will be quite a sunshine day for Brady Bunch fans when HGTV premieres A Very Brady Renovation. The network, which outbid Lance Bass last year to purchase the Studio City, California, home that was once used for the beloved series’ exterior shots, has — with the hands-on help of all six actors who played the Brady kids — uncannily transformed the house’s interior into an exact replica of the sitcom’s […] todaySeptember 9, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Google and Amazon want to be the Uber for Handymen Amazon and Google are vying to become the Uber for handymen and capitalize on the growth of the on-demand services industry. A recent Intuit survey estimates 7.6 million Americans will be working in the so-called "gig" economy by 2020, more than double the current total of 3.2 million people. "This is a multibillion-dollar market, and clearly the incumbents have not done an effective job in providing a seamless, safe […] todaySeptember 5, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement This Home Elevator Beams You Up, Star Trek Style The future is now, and it seems classic 1960’s Star Trek has influenced present day reality. Okay, it's not exactly teleportation, but it's a start: scientists have created a futuristic elevator for the home that resembles the Turbolifts on Star Trek's USS Enterprise. Created by Terry Lifts, a company based out of Knutsford, Cheshire, UK, their domestic elevators are meant to aid members of the disabled community, the elderly and other […] todaySeptember 4, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Have a Seat with a Storage Bench Take a load off and have a seat, why don’t you? Multipurpose furniture like storage benches pair coziness with efficiency, bringing you the best of both worlds. Of course, you can’t forget style, either. From wood to upholstered storage bench designs, these essential pieces come in dozens of colors, patterns and textures. You can get sassy with an elegant upholstered storage bench or make an entryway haven with a mudroom […] todaySeptember 3, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement How To Turn Your Home into a De-Stress Haven Labor Day is a good time to evaluate your daily grind and start to look for ways to de-stress. After the seemingly endless shopping, working and errand running, it's a relief to come home and finally rest up -- but when we slip into that all-too-familiar routine of screen time and snacks right up until bed, our bodies and minds don't have a chance to fully recharge. By setting up […] todaySeptember 2, 2019