Remodeler Uses TandoStone® to Add Curb Appeal and Transform Exterior from Drab to Fab Quebec City, Quebec – Southers Construction Inc. recently transformed a home exterior […]
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千禧一代是常ing Home Buying and Home Improvement
Axiom营销的新报告强调了the differences in purchasing, projects, and sources of inspiration. Millennials are currently the largest home-buying group, and experts say they’re changing the way homes are purchased and how improvements are made. A recent Axiom Marketing survey, coupled with a deep dive into millennial home improvement interests and spending habits reveals […]
Stenciling Magic Transforms Patio
Carl Schmitzer was unhappy with boring gray patio options presented to him by his condo association. So he took matters into his own hands. Now, after creating a unique stenciled patio, he’s the envy of his neighbors. “Who knew plain old concrete could look so good?” says Schmitzer, a Minneapolis resident. “I was inspired by […]
Plant It for the Planet
June is National Pollinators Month and June 21-27 is designated as “National Pollinator Week.” Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S Department of the Interior, Pollinator Week is a great opportunity to encourage people to do more in their backyards to support pollinators. • Choose flowering plants for pollinators – butterflies, bees, […]
The Modern Architecture + Design Society Announces 2021 Virtual Tour Season Pass
By杰克•托马斯
Organizers of the Modern Home Tour keep in-person events paused, but offer new way for anyone, anywhere (in the world) to enjoy modern architecture and design. The end of the coronavirus pandemic is in sight for Americans, but the country is still not quite ready for large scale gatherings, especially in small spaces like private […]
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Repair vs Replacing a Skylight: What Should You Do and Why
By Matt Daigle While it’s not a common occurrence, skylights do fail. Flashing around the outside can come loose, seals can dry rot, and glass can break. At the end of the day, a skylight is a plugged hole in your roof that faces all sorts of weather issues. The biggest question we get is […]
Rolling on a New Garage Floor
Lindsey Wiese knew exactly what she wanted to do with her garage after moving into her new Austin, Texas home. Before household boxes, bikes and bins started cluttering the garage, she decided to have DaiHard® 100 epoxy coating applied to the floor. “I wanted the garage floor to look as nice as the rest of […]
August – National Curb Appeal Month
Creating “Top Down” Curb Appeal
Kitchen Improvements That Are Worth Your Money
Considering adding value to your home before putting it on the market? Perhaps you’re looking to update your house so it can become a more livable, functional space? Being the heart of the home, the kitchen is the best place to start. Read on for insight into kitchen improvements that are worth your money. […]
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New DIY Craftsman Crosshead Installs in Less than 10 Minutes
Homeowners can now instantly upgrade the appearance of interior doors, windows and cased openings with the new Craftsman Crosshead from Ornamental Decorative Millwork. The one-piece pre-built crosshead comes in five common widths and can be installed in less than 10 minutes. “This may be one of the easiest DIY projects imaginable,” says Keith Early, vice […]
5 Winter Weekend Indoor DIY Projects
Whether you’re staying inside this winter to avoid cold weather or possible COVID infection, now is the ideal time to tackle DIY projects. Invest just one weekend and you can add value and style to your home interior. Plan ahead and order online so that your DIY materials come right to your door. Then start […]
Swapping Out Balusters – Easy, Impressive Project
A little change can make a BIG difference. That’s what Liz Roth discovered when she changed out her stairway’s balustrades. Roth, who is sharing her Phoenix home’s renovation on Instagram, turned to L.J. Smith Stair Systems to help transform the look of the central stairway in her farmhouse style house. After 12 years in their […]
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Prepping for Cold Weather Activities
Will 2020 ever end? That’s the question on the minds of many people who are tired of politics, quarantining and wearing masks. Certainly the year will come to an end, but not before cold weather and winter chores arrive. “We’d all like to see 2020 in the rear view mirror,” says […]
TV Size Upgrade
By杰克•托马斯
Over the weekend, I helped my buddy Mitch mount a new 60″ flat screen to the wall. This was a little trickier than it sounds, because he wanted to hang it over an existing wall nook that was too small for the larger screen. The TV nook built into his wall was originally designed to […]
5 Home Appliances You Didn’t Know You Could Repair Yourself
By杰克•托马斯
(guest post by Chris Zeisler) Not every homeowner is a handy person, but with the right resources, you don’t have to be. While some appliance repairs are jobs for professionals, others are simple enough that even homeowners who aren’t mechanically inclined can handle them – especially if they know where to go to look for […]