Secrets to Finding an Undervalued Home for Sale
Searching for undervalued real estate in a hot real estate market can appear futile. However, finding an undervalued property is possible, if you apply a strategy that differs from that of your competitors also in the hunt.
20 Best HGTV & Home Improvement Shows on Discovery+
Wondering where you can stream popular HGTV shows without having Cable TV? Look first to Discovery+ where you can find a huge selection of HGTV programs, plus shows from the Magnolia Network, the Food Network & more!
Best International Cooking Channels on YouTube
A curated list of English-speaking YouTube Cooking Channels grouped by popular international cuisines, hosted by passionate artisans who enjoy sharing their craft & cultures.
The Threat of Home Title Theft: Is it Real?
Is home title theft prevalent? Before signing up for a home title monitoring service, here’s what you need to understand to assess the risk to your home and financial well-being.
Real Estate Love Letters: Are They Legal?
A recent decision by an Oregon Federal Judge ruled that banning real estate love letters is unconstitutional. What are these secrets of the real estate trade and should you write a love letter if you really want a property in a hot real estate market?
How to Create an Allergy-Free Environment in Your Home
Most of us are aware that there are many allergens lurking outside, but have you considered the ones inside your home? Here’s how to control indoor allergens to make your home safer, healthier and more enjoyable!
How to Create a Thriving Pollinator Garden with These Plants and Trees
Helpful tips on how to create a robust pollinator garden, including the best plants and trees that will add beauty to your yard, while welcoming abundant wildlife and new inhabitants.
What You Should Know When an Agent Represents Both Buyer & Seller
Although there are valid reasons why a seller and buyer may want to use the same real estate agent, there are more situations when this is not advisable. An agent who represents both parties can introduce risks and conflicts of interest that benefit neither client.
4 Popular Reasons to Add an ADU to Your Property
Accessory Dwelling Units are becoming increasingly popular in the US. Here are four reasons why adding an ADU to your property can be a great move.
Best Try Before You Buy Experiential Retail Programs for the Home
The best in Experiential Retail offerings to help shoppers make well-informed decisions on critical purchases for the home, from steam showers to chef-grade outdoor kitchens, and everything else in between.
Home Renovation Contracts: Costly Mistakes to Avoid
A well-written renovation contract can go a long way towards preventing a nightmare situation. Here are expert tips on how to prevent the most common and costly mistakes too often encountered by homeowners.
Why You Should Never Lend Your Ladder to Your Contractor
Many homeowners believe that they cannot be held liable for injuries that result from work done by a licensed and insured contractor. This is not always true. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a civil lawsuit.
10 Products to Help You Picnic in Style
From insect repellent blankets to portable campfires, new products are enabling friends and family to elevate the enjoyable aspects of outdoor entertaining traditions, while addressing many persistent annoyances.
Informed Delivery: How to Preview Your Postal Mail Online for Free
In an era of rampant identify theft and stolen mail, many homeowners remain unaware of Informed Delivery, a free, readily available service to help monitor incoming postal mail.
Best Fruit Trees to Plant by Hardiness Zone
Knowing your climate or hardiness zone will help you choose fruit trees that will thrive in the right growing environment, allowing you to enjoy a bountiful harvest year after year.
Pestie: The 411 on the Popular DIY Pest Control Subscription Service
What to know about Pestie, a new disruptor in the pest control space, and why they are receiving such high approval ratings from homeowners, after just one treatment.
Want a Tough House that Looks Great? Try Engineered Wood Siding!
How the latest advances and offerings from leading engineered wood siding brands compare to traditional options of aluminum, vinyl, fiber cement and natural wood.
Entertaining at Home is Back: 19 Ideas That Will Elevate Your Game!
The year 2022 is officially the return of entertaining at home, whether it’s large outdoor gatherings of 50 or more, or intimate dinner parties for just a few friends. The timing is perfect, so let the planning begin!
9 Expert Tips on Planning an ADU Construction
The latest tips and advice on overcoming the many challenges of planning and building an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) from the hottest ADU market on the planet – California.
A Simple Guide to Choosing a Water Softener System
Choosing a water softener system can be very confusing if you do not understand the basics. Here’s what you need to know to find a system well-suited for your household water usage.
Options for Millennials Determined to Own a Home
Silver lining options and opportunities for Millennials determined to own a home, amongst dire findings from Apartment List’s 2022 Millennial Homeownership Report.
Lawn Care Juggernaut: Using YouTube to Pay It Forward
How Kevin Hansen of the YouTube channel Lawn Care Juggernaut is paying it forward by providing free lawn care services to the elderly, infirmed, and financially-strapped.
Pet Waste Removal: A Valuable Home Service for Homeowners & Their Communities
More and more homeowners are crossing another dreaded item off their to-do list, this time pet waste removal. Besides convenience, pet waste removal services offer a spotless lawn, improved sanitary conditions and peace of mind!
25 Unusual Questions People Often Ask About Home Depot
While investigating home improvement product trends, we discovered various unusual questions that consumers often ask about Home Depot. Here are the answers.
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring: Friend or Faux?
With the exploding popularity of LVP, Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, here’s what you need to know to be sure that it’s a good fit for your project and home.
Homebuyer Beware: The Perils of Flipped Homes
Low-quality, inexperienced house flippers are tarnishing the market perception of investor renovated listings. Here’s what to look out for when encountering flipped properties during your home purchasing journey.
A Before vs Virtual vs Real Life Renovation Case Study
Here’s our take on how the “in real life” renovations compared to the virtually renovated concepts, room by room, and what we learned about the house and its various challenges.
Can the Doors You Choose Make a Difference to Your Interior Design?
Choosing the right types and styles of doors for your home can make a dramatic statement. Here are several inspirational image galleries to illustrate how a door can elevate your décor.
Why You Need a Fix-It Game Plan for Your Newly Purchased Home
Whether you’ve recently purchased a fixer-upper or have been struggling with a seemingly never-ending, insurmountable list of home repairs, here’s how you can take control of your home projects.
The Traits & Risks of Dangerous Trees: Is Your Property Safe?
Choosing the right species of tree can be the difference between enjoying cool, low-maintenance shade during the summertime heat, and incurring massive bills resulting from tree-related damage.
Why You Should Apply Cinematically Inspired Design to Your Home
How design elements used in cinema set design can emotionally connect your interior spaces by quickly telling a story and setting a mood, in a timeless style.
Craig Ellwood’s Kubly House: Secluded Modernism Wrapped in Nature
The Kubly House in Pasadena, California was recently listed for sale for the first time since it was built in 1965. Designed by the iconic Los Angeles-based modernist “architect”, Craig Ellwood, the home led us to discover many interesting facts about its provenance and its unique creator. Here’s what we learned.
Enjoy Working Remotely? Here’s How to Choose to Live Wherever You Want
With the enormous flexibility that Work From Home (WFH) offers homebuyers, we help you explore the scenario: “If you could live anywhere, where would you live?”
5 Examples of Older Homes Returning Maximum Profit with Renovations by Revive
No matter the age or condition of your home, pre-sale renovation services offered by quality firms like Revive, can return life-altering profits. Here are five examples that showcase how smart approaches to upgrading your home will command top dollar from today’s buyers.
5 Inspired ADU Designs for Today’s Market
ADU designs can come in a wide range of styles often determined by several factors: primary and future uses; construction method; permitting restrictions; characteristics of the main house and neighborhood; and climate & geography. Here are just a few favorite examples for your viewing pleasure!
How to Sell Your Home for Maximum Profit with Revive
How Revive’s approach to pre-sale renovations delivers an optimum sales price, with turnkey, Instagrammable results for the HGTV generation.
Home Improvement & Design Shows on Hulu: June 2022
Looking for interesting Home Improvement & Design Shows that provide helpful insights within design, renovations & real estate? Try these popular series currently available on Hulu!
Home Improvement Shows on Amazon Prime: June 2022
Looking for new home design shows to watch? Try these stellar, but lesser known home improvement & interior design shows now streaming on Amazon Prime!
Home Improvement & Interior Design Shows on Netflix: June 2022
Looking for interesting Home Design Shows that provide unique perspectives on Interior Design? Try some of these enjoyable series currently available on Netflix!
Best Cooking & Food Shows Streaming on Hulu: June 2022
The best cooking and food shows currently available on Hulu that will help you sharpen your kitchen and hosting skills, expand your menu, and discover new cuisines.