Home Improvement

Reposted from Huffington Post A new coat of paint is like a facelift for your house. We may have (almost) year-round pool weather here, but building your dream pool might leave you underwater — they’re usually home reno money pits. Instead, here ...

By Megan Wild, author of Your Wild Home blogRemodeling your home can be an exciting project that leaves you with the new areas you’ve been dreaming about. However, you’ve probably realized as you’ve been looking and planning that remodeling stories ...

By Megan Wild, Author of Your Wild Home Whether you’re building a house or simply want to revamp your home to make it more energy-efficient, spring is a great time to go green. A green home is one that uses as ...

By Patrick Hearn A 2016 study showed that almost 80 percent of Americans shop online. That’s a whole lot of packages delivered to doorsteps. While this way of shopping is certainly convenient, it’s also a little risky. After all, most people ...

Believe it or not, being healthy at home isn’t just about what’s in your fridge. Sure, it’s a good starting point, but there are actually many ways to create a prohealth environment through- out your home. Here are five simple ...

By Sean Lewis, HouzzPersonally, I dream of having a kitchen inside a greenhouse where plants overflow and the ceiling and walls feature abundant glass. But let’s be real — not all of us are in the position of transforming our ...

By Jeremy Cook As of a few years ago, incandescent bulbs are effectively a thing of the past, leaving you with a choice between CFL bulbs and more expensive LED models. Though there are a few drawbacks to LED bulbs, there ...

By Kenny Grono, HouzzThere's no crystal ball that can tell you what might go wrong on your home renovation project, but you don't need to be able to see into the future to be prepared for unwelcomed remodeling surprises along the ...

By Megan Wild, author of Your Wild Home Blog Landscaping is all about thinking outside the box to create social areas that are also gorgeous to look at. Hardscaping is the perfect way to take your outdoor spaces to the next ...

When you stop to consider just how much time a person spends using the bathrooms in their home every day, it makes sense that this is not only one of the most frequently remodeled rooms in the home, but also ...

If you are one of the joyous folks of the world expecting a bouncing baby boy or girl in the near future, then your decorative mode is in full swing. Perhaps you are opting to be surprised by your baby’s ...

If you love your pet but hate the mess and odor that comes along with them, follow these ten tips to help keep your home clean and fresh.   1. Control pet danderTo keep fur and dander from accumulating, run an electrostatic ...

Selling your home is an exciting and bustling time. Likened to baiting a hook and waiting for the catch, we must patiently wait as prospects come and go. We stage, we list, and we wait. The piece of this process ...

Imagine yourself in a world where your closets looked like the ones in photo shoots or staged homes. You see a handful of blouses draped on stylish hangers, perfectly spaced and color coordinated to the décor. Designer bins are positioned ...

Are you ready to install that home theater system you’ve always dreamed about? Whether you’re purchasing a home theater kit or designing your own custom system, you will have to decide what to do with all those wires. Even the ...

It's now easier than ever to make the switch to eco-friendly flooring. The most popular “green” flooring options are made from recycled and natural materials that have the ability to regenerate, such as cork or bamboo. For those skeptical about ...

When it comes to selling your home, time is of the essence. Peaked interest in a new listing happens within the first thirty days; the longer a house sits on the market, the less appeal it has to potential buyers. ...

When you walk into your kitchen, are you happy with what you see? Is your kitchen outdated, out-of-style, or just plain boring? Before you shell out thousands of dollars for a major remodel, try some of these do-it-yourself fixes to ...

In a small space, everything stands out. Make it stand out your way with these ten tips for sprucing up on a small scale.1. A place for everything...It is helpful to view problems from a new perspective. That’s why you ...

Want to add instant glamour and style to your bedroom? Back your bed with an upholstered headboard. Trending now, upholstered bed heads are available in a wide range of sizes, fabric choices, and designs. For a truly one of a ...

Whether it be the flavors of cheese and wine, the aroma of apples with cinnamon, or Christmas with Santa Claus, some things just mesh well. The same goes for the colors you choose for your home’s most popular hangout spot: ...

Tiny houses, single family dwellings of 500 feet or less, have been growing in popularity over the past decade, particularly among retirees looking to downsize and hold on to their pensions, and millennials trying to get out from under the ...

Style is cyclical, and everything old becomes new again through fresh eyes. New generations may embrace what the previous generation rejected. The appeal of retro decor has always been in combining historic nostalgia with a modern context. If you’ve been bitten ...

If you are ready to bust through the clutter and embrace the art of organization, you will love these fun do it yourself tips!1. The multiple uses of tension rodsTension rods are a wonderful trick to expand closet space, but ...

Whether you are preparing to sell your home or just looking to make some smart renovations as an investment, there are certain upgrades that may have a bigger impact than others. Today’s home buyers can be quite persnickety when it ...

As the seasons flow throughout the years, we all anticipate one of the most comforting seasons of all: fall! Family and friends will be welcomed into our homes for meals and merriment. Are you prepared to make an impression with ...

You’ve finally reached the home stretch, and Closing Day is right around the corner! Before taking another step, though, be sure to tackle and complete these five tasks.1. Maintain your credit & employmentWhile it is certainly important to have a strong ...

Showing your home to potential buyers isn’t just about square footage. You’re selling the idea of life in your home as much as you are selling any features or amenities. Here are some simple ways to get your home ready for ...

We all want a guest bedroom that will make our friends and family feel both pampered and impressed. But let’s be honest: guest rooms are often overlooked and overloaded. Is it time to transform your guest room into a cozy, ...

Homeowners are frequently engaged in that old fight between timelessness and technology. One such example of this struggle is the choice between natural hardwood and engineered wood flooring. Each product has its pros and cons, and your choice should ultimately ...