insert_link Home Improvement Think Before you Upload your Home Photos: Zillow is Watching You know that dead shrub in the front yard that needs replacing, or the porch paint that’s flaking? Better take care of that if you don’t want your home’s Zestimate to decline. Zillow announced on Thursday it has a new algorithm that uses photos to help decide the appeal and worth of your home. “We’ve taught the Zestimate to discern quality by training convolutional neural networks with millions of photos of […] todayJuly 12, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Homeowners Expected to Slow Their Roll on Remodeling Projects This Year Homeowners are still spending money on home improvement projects, but they’ll likely pull back on their spending in the year ahead. According to the latest projections from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, growth in this category is expected to fall to the lowest rate in three years. While no major metros will see remodeling expenditures decline, 29 of 49 will see spending slow in 2019. Why the slowdown? Cities […] todayJuly 11, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement 5 House Flipping Mistakes to Avoid These days, house flipping is a popular concept. There are entire TV shows devoted to it. It may even be something you’ve thought about doing yourself. The premise is simple: You buy a home that might not be in the best condition. Because of its state of disrepair, you get it for a good deal. You spend a few weeks fixing the place up, slapping on a new coat of […] todayJuly 10, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement “Fixer Upper” Stars Remodel their Hometown with New Coffee Shop In case you didn't already know, Joanna Gaines is a busy lady. Aside from being a mom of five, she's working on a second cookbook, launching a new TV network with husband Chip, and according to her latest Instagram post, she's also opening a new coffee shop this fall. In a blog post on their website Friday, Chip and Joanna Gaines released renderings for the project, which is under construction […] todayJuly 9, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Three Ways to Create Curb Appeal Curb appeal improvements are a great investment, whether you want a more inviting forever home or need to impress potential buyers. You don’t need a big budget, a ton of time or much skill, either. Just a few simple changes and a weekend’s work can make a big impact. Here are three great, and simple, ways to create curb appeal from Home Improvement Expert Danny Lipford: 1. Patch All […] todayJuly 4, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Kitchen Smart Gadgets You Need Now Properly equipping your kitchen can be first step toward improving not only your home, but your waistline too, and tech can help you do it. Whip up healthy, delicious meals with these nifty tools and small appliances. Breville Avance Steamer Breville’s steamer can simultaneously steam three dishes on three tiers, and comes to temperature in just 30 seconds. Unlike boiling, which washes away vitamins, steaming keeps them intact. Plus it […] todayJuly 3, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement How to Maintain Your Patio and Deck Furniture Fabric Cushions Your outdoor furniture takes a lot of abuse from the elements including sun, rain, snow, and extreme changes in temperature. Here are some tips on how to clean and protect your deck or patio furniture fabric cushions to keep them looking like new. How to Clean Removable Covers: Remove covers and follow machine washing instructions on tag. Put covers back on cushions while still damp and allow to dry. Allow […] todayJuly 1, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement How to Maintain Your Plastic or Resin Patio and Deck Furniture Your outdoor furniture takes a lot of abuse from the elements including sun, rain, snow, and extreme changes in temperature. Here are some tips on how to clean and protect the plastic or molded resin furniture on your deck or patio to keep it looking like new. How to Clean: Dip a sponge in warm water, and squeeze out any excess. Sprinkle baking soda on the sponge to act […] todayJune 27, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement How to Maintain Your Natural Wood Patio and Deck Furniture Your outdoor furniture takes a lot of abuse from the elements including sun, rain, snow, and extreme changes in temperature. Here are some tips on how to clean and protect the natural wood furniture on your deck or patio to keep it looking like new. How to Clean Redwood, Cedar or Pine Furniture: Option #1: Scrub surface with soft scrub brush using special wood cleaner or brightener following the […] todayJune 26, 2019
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