insert_link Home Improvement Want to Get Paid $1,000 to Binge-Watch Home Improvement Shows? Here’s How… Home improvement TV shows are nothing new. In fact, one of the classics—This Old House—has been on since 1979 and still going strong (Bob Vila’s gone, but Norm Abram still makes cameos). The difference now (other than many experienced builders, carpenters, and tradespeople were replaced by influencers) is that you no longer have to wait for a weekly show on PBS to get your fix: There are multiple cable networks […] todayMay 10, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement 8 Front Door Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Home’s Curb Appeal If you want to boost your home’s curb appeal (and wow your guests), the easiest trick is simply to spruce up your front door. Tiny swaps are all it takes to make your front door reflect a modern—yet classic—style, so get inspired by some of the ideas below, like a vintage-y sconce or geometric planter. And voilà, your front door is ready to greet guests. 1. Shed some light. A frosted-glass […] todaySeptember 24, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement Are Your Window Treatments Ruining Your Curb Appeal? When thinking about curb appeal, most people focus on things like landscaping, paint colors, or installing a new mailbox. But, one overlooked detail may be ruining your look – mismatched window treatments. You may be wondering – But do I have to make all my windows match so my home looks good from the outside, rather than coordinating with the decor inside each room? The experts at blinds.com have broken […] todayDecember 10, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Selling Your Home? Curb Appeal and Cleanliness Counts Want a fresh perspective on the value of your home? Walk across the street, turn around and ask yourself, "Does my house have curb appeal?" Does your home look attractive, welcoming and structurally sound at first glance? Make a list of ways to enhance the positive and eliminate the negative. If you have a nice curvy walkway, accentuate it with flowers or lanterns. If the first thing a visitor sees […] todayOctober 24, 2019
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 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