Love at First Site: How to Find – and Keep – a Good Handyman
Like good love, a good handyman is hard to find. A good handyman will know how to fix more than a few little things around the house. He’ll also know […]
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3 Reasons Why You Should Ditch the Patio for a Sunroom
Do you have a patio you love but never use? In the winter it’s too cold to be outside and there is no protection from the snow and rain. In […]
Video: How to Hang a Picture on the Wall
Hang a photo on your wall without multiple attempts, the picture hanging crooked and without ripping out the drywall. Mark and Theresa of My Fix It Up Life give you […]
The Easiest Vegetables and Fruits to Grow At Home
Creating a garden that includes vegetables and fruits is not only rewarding and beautiful to look at, but is also a money saver for all. Growing your own natural food […]
Make Your New Bathroom Pay for Itself
The National Association of Home Builders reported a record remodeling market index (RMI) of 57 last October. This was the sixth consecutive quarter of high market activity for this […]
Five Ways to Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space
Tailoring your home’s outdoor living space to your specific needs is a must in this day and age, especially as people want to get out into nature more often while […]
Money-Saving Tips To Keep In Mind When Building Your Own Home
Building your own home is a dream for many people, and it often involves a lot of hard work and a lot of expense. Thankfully, there are ways that you […]
Winter Decorations: DIY Ice Wreaths for Your Front Porch
In this cold wintery season, you may be tempted to take down all of your decorations after the holidays to conclude the festivities. As it gets deeper into the winter, […]
Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Garden Shed
If you take part in any type of gardening, you know just how quickly all your tools and equipment can pile up and leave you with endless piles of […]
When to Update Your Kitchen
A kitchen is the hub of a home. This is where families gather to discuss their days over a home cooked meal. This is also where a lot of preparation […]
Home Sweet (Smart) Home: 6 High-Tech Gadgets That Could Change How You Live in 2015
This post originally appeared on LearnVest. Ever watch one of those old satirical cartoons that tried to envision what homes would look like in the 21st century? Everything would be automated at […]
Garden Storage Ideas
If you’re an avid gardener, you know that your tools—rakes, shovels, trowels and lawnmowers—all need to be stored somewhere. A garden shed is a great solution, but like all other […]
Feng Shui Your Home for Spring
Revisit your front door Image Credit: Pinterest Your front door is the first thing that visitors will see on arrival of your home, therefore chipped paintwork, crumbling wood or […]
Open Up Your Home with Beautiful French Doors
French doors have been around since the 17th century and their popularity amongst homeowners doesn’t seem as if it’s going to die down any time soon. It’s not hard to […]
House Hunter Report: 5 Trends That Will Change How You Buy a Home in 2015
This post originally appeared on LearnVest. The American dream is alive and well—it just looks a little different from decades past. Much of this, of course, is due to the recent […]
Tips for Small Business Success on Picture Perfect Pinterest
As you may have heard social media is an essential tool in any content marketer’s arsenal and whatever size your business is, you too can make use of social networking […]
Ways to Restore Old Flooring
If you are attracted to the warmth and richness of antique wooden floors but are concerned about the damage that the demand for solid wood causes on sustainable forestry efforts, […]
Adding Style and Class to Your Home While On A Budget
The secret to good interior design is to create a space that’s practical, modern and won’t become out-dated immediately. If you can accomplish these things then you have succeeded in […]
10 Springtime Plumbing Tips for a More Efficient Home
Keeping a green home means keeping an efficient home, one that uses the minimal amount of energy, saving money and saving the planet. In the case of plumbing, greenness and […]
How to Select the Correct Oven for Your Kitchen
Oven shopping can be a pretty simple task: You have your budget, you have a specific brand of oven in mind, and now all you need to do is find […]
Keep Your House in Good Condition with Gutter Cleaning
Cleaning gutters is probably the lowest on someone’s “to do” list because of the nature of the work. It’s tedious and requires a lot of labor. However cleaning the gutters […]
Video: How to Make Your Walls Look New Again
Make your walls look like new again. My Fix It Up Life Show has a couple painting tips to get you started. No longer will you look at walls filled […]
An Abundance of Good with Reclaimed Pine and Oak
The world recognizes the hardwood species as one of the most superior flooring materials in the industry. Each one of its kind beholds a beauty that makes it distinguishable, and […]
Home Buying on a Budget? 7 Telling Signs of an Up-and-Coming Neighborhood
This post originally appeared on LearnVest. When Dustin Knoop, 34, and his wife first began scoping out apartments three years ago in some of the more established neighborhoods in Brooklyn, they were […]