Home Improvement

Getting everyone together outside lends a relaxed air. Expectations are lower, the natural beauty of your yard does most of the decorating work and if things get really messy, a hose handles cleanup. Are you ready to take advantage of the summer season and move your next party into the fresh air? Here are five […]

Outdoor projects can help boost a home’s value by up to 10 percent, according to a new realtor.com® report. Outdoor showers, barbecue stations, entertainment pools, and firepits are the top projects that realtor.com® researchers found with the biggest potential increases to a home’s price. For its research, realtor.com® analyzed listings at its site for summer-related […]

What does it cost to paint a house? You probably could paint your house, if you wanted to and had the necessary time and equipment. But maybe you should just look at painting contractors. How do you find them, and what should you pay? Three things affect the cost: Square footage of the area to […]

There’s no such thing as a totally secure home. If the prize is big enough, even minefields, electric fences and armed guards won’t deter criminal masterminds. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up. Here are some of the steps most likely to help you secure your home: Fit Grade-1 deadbolts to your exterior […]

Chip Wade of HGTV and the DIYNetwork is known for such shows as “Designed to Sell,” “Curb Appeal” and “Elbow Room.” He’s also a Liberty Mutual Consultant – and a new survey from Liberty Mutual revealed that for 52% of consumers who completed a DIY project, saving money was the number one objective. With all […]