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Trying to do Backyard Renovations on a Budget? Create a Spa Space!

While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it's clear that the backyard needs a bit more work than outdoor furniture can fix. Spending on home improvement has increased by as much as 17% in the last year, according to the 2019 HomeAdvisor State of Home Spending report. Costs are generally rising for both labor and materials, but if your budget doesn’t […]

todayJuly 17, 2019

Home Improvement

Trying to do Backyard Renovations on a Budget? Put In DIY Stone Pavers or Walkways

While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it's clear that the backyard needs a bit more work than outdoor furniture can fix. Spending on home improvement has increased by as much as 17% in the last year, according to the 2019 HomeAdvisor State of Home Spending report. Costs are generally rising for both labor and materials, but if your budget doesn’t […]

todayJuly 15, 2019

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Updating Your Back Yard? Fake it Till You Make It

It seemed too good to be true, a wildflower seed mat for $6.99 from Walter Drake. Sure, it meant that I’d just unroll it into place, with no digging, preparing, spacing and all that, and you just weren't sure if it would take root. But after all was said and done… it gave you at least three seasons of crazy beautiful flowers that made me smile. Never underestimate the easy […]

todayJune 10, 2019

Home Improvement

Give Your Bathroom a Spring Facelift

Updating your bathroom can put new life into your home, but not everyone has the time, experience or budget to do a full renovation.  So why not give it just a little "refresher?"   If your tub and tiles are in good shape, you can refresh your bathroom without too much effort, and there's no need for permits if you don't actually move your toilet, sink or change the wiring.  […]

todayApril 11, 2019

Home Improvement

Home Improvement and Remodeling Trends Stay Strong

Between the rise in DIY, the rental housing markets, and remodeling trends, 2019 looks like a promising year for the industry, and if these trends continue, some say it could be one of the best years yet. With home prices increasing, new construction harder to find in some areas of the country, and homeowners aging in place, people are simply staying put and remodeling. “With the existing house stock averaging […]

todayApril 6, 2019

Home Improvement

DIY Is the Name of the Game in 2019

Forbes reports that in 2018, nearly a quarter of the U.S. population completed home improvement projects; but 93% of them did so without the help of a professional. Forbes says that with the vast amount of DIY videos and tutorials available with a simple YouTube search, most home owners, especially millennials, are completing tasks on their own. With only 7% seeking a professional or service, it is important for home […]

todayApril 4, 2019

Home Improvement

Winter DIY Project: Add Insulation

If you’re like most people, you’ve been spending a lot of time indoors lately. Unfortunately, there are several more months of winter to get through before we start seeing signs of spring.  Before you throw your hands up in despair, why not break the monotony by working on your house?  Okay, so adding insulation doesn’t exactly make your heart pound with excitement. But it will lower your utility bills, and […]

todayJanuary 24, 2019

Home Improvement

Winter DIY Project: Cleaning and Decluttering

It’s easy to get cabin fever this time of year. We’re all going through it. But working on home projects is a great way to keep yourself active, add value to your home, and beautify or improve your living space. It’s a win-win!   One top priority in these winter months is getting the house in order for those Spring and Summer visitors. Winter is a great time to work […]

todayJanuary 23, 2019

Home Improvement

Winter DIY Project: Redecorating

The majority of homeowners plan to make some type of home improvement in the next 3 to 6 months, over the course of fall and winter. Seventy-six percent were reported by a recent Maytag survey to feel more motivated during the colder months. At the top of the list of priorities is decorating for guests, from the holidays onward. Sixty-nine percent of homeowners report that they plan to decorate their […]

todayJanuary 22, 2019

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