Author: Tim Black

Tip 1: Plan your project and get bids well in advance Advance planning pays off You get the best contractor deals when contractors aren’t so busy. Have you ever tried to find a contractor in March to start the new three-season porch that you want to be completed by Mother’s Day? It’ll cost more than if… Continue reading Affordable Home Improvement Tips

Let’s admit it, when getting ready to put a home on sale, the fear that it might not sell fast or rake in the amount you expect will often creep up on you.  Things get even more real when you begin to imagine what the home inspector report might look like and what buyers will… Continue reading What Low-Cost Home Improvements Should You Make Before Selling Your Home?

For first-time homeowners, figuring out exactly how to “home own” can feel like a steep learning curve—especially when it comes to all the random, but necessary, items you’ll need along the way. So, to help newbies out, we polled nine real-life homeowners on the must-have products they wish they’d invested in sooner. 1. A GENERATOR:… Continue reading Must-Haves First-Time Homeowners Should Buy Before Move-in Day

Home Improvements: Under $100 Tip 1: Spend an Hour With a Pro Invite a realtor or interior designer over to check out your home. Many realtors will do this as a courtesy, but you will probably have to pay a consultation fee to a designer. Check with several designers in your area; a standard hourly… Continue reading 30 Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Value

Photo: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock) Homeownership has a way of awakening the inner Bob Vila in all of us—even the ones who know nothing about home improvement. Whether you’re tackling huge renovations or tiptoeing your way into the world of DIY, these tips will help you set yourself up for success. Have a plan Renovations rarely go exactly to… Continue reading Top 10 Home Improvement Tips Every Homeowner Should Know By Melanie Pinola and A.A. Newton

Ever wished that you could give your home a new look without the extensive cost and time of a complete renovation? Well if you’re willing to put in a little bit of work, there are plenty of DIY home improvement projects you can undertake that will help transform your space—no contractor required. The key to choosing… Continue reading 16 Super Easy DIY Home Improvement Ideas

You’ve always wanted a glamorous custom closet, but the small closet in your bedroom just isn’t cutting it. You could wait until you move to a new home to get a bigger space for your wardrobe, but there’s a better option. Transform an extra bedroom or den at home into the dressing room you’ve been… Continue reading 21 Ideas for Designing & Organizing Your Dream Closet

Bring a touch of elegance to your home with these easy updates and DIY projects inspired by the look of marble. By Kristina McGuirk The characteristic colors and swirling veins of marble never go out of style. As much as we might love its look, the natural stone isn’t always practical for some applications. But that… Continue reading 7 Easy Ways to Get the Look of Marble in Every Room

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create uncertainty for many industries, and many states have started to issue statewide restrictions and closures attempting to slow the spread. However, with roofing contractors working remotely, roofing and construction are considered “essential business.” Despite the ongoing pandemic, a new Freedonia Group analysis predicts the U.S. roofing demand to edge up to… Continue reading Tools to Help Contractors Prep During the Offseason