After a long, hot summer, you may be ready for the possibility of cooler temperatures ahead. But what about your home? If you haven’t prepared your household, the transition from summer to fall is the perfect opportunity to do so. Some preventive maintenance tasks you can tackle yourself. Others will require the help of a
Looking for something you can do to improve your home without embarking on a huge renovation? A simple, enjoyable improvement project — like sprucing up the exterior of your house — may be just the ticket you need to get outdoors and do something productive. On a budget? No worries. Even the smallest exterior touch-ups
If you’re not an essential worker, you were probably unexpectedly thrown into working from home. And while that’s not necessarily a bad thing (bye-bye commute and business attire), an uncomfortable home office can certainly add to the stress we’re all under. Whether you’re in tight quarters or trying to work around children, how do you
The Power of Paint “Just a few key but relatively inexpensive updates make a dramatic difference,” says H. Camille Smith, a managing editor for HGTV.com. And where better to start than with a fresh coat of paint. If there’s one thing we love almost as much as window treatments, it’s paint. A fresh coat of
You’re standing in the paint aisle, and your options feel endless. Color aside, there are so many finishes: glossy, matte, eggshell and more. All of the choices leave you wondering: Which is best for my home? More importantly, what paint type is right for each room? The perfect color can transform an area, giving it
