Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Friday, August 27, 2021

Is Gardening Digging a Hole in Your Wallet? 7 Money-Saving Tricks To Try

Even if you’re an experienced gardener, chances are you spend a pretty penny on new plants, fertilizers, and even mulch. Here's how to save money instead.

The post Is Gardening Digging a Hole in Your Wallet? 7 Money-Saving Tricks To Try appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Christina Haack Takes Design Notes From a 14-Year-Old

Christina Haack, host of "Christina on the Coast," returns to her hometown of Yorba Linda, CA, to renovate a dated and dark home.

The post Christina Haack Takes Design Notes From a 14-Year-Old appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Is My Home in a Flood Zone? How To Check Flood Maps and More To Stay Safe

Flooding doesn't happen only near large bodies of water. Here's where to go if you've ever wondered this: "Is my property in a flood zone?"

The post Is My Home in a Flood Zone? How To Check Flood Maps and More To Stay Safe appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

A Wet Summer Means Mosquitoes Will Stick Around: How To Protect Your Home

The increase in rain and rising heat this summer have led to an increase in mosquitoes. Keep these bloodsuckers from sneaking in and around your home.

The post A Wet Summer Means Mosquitoes Will Stick Around: How To Protect Your Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

To Revive a Rebuild, the ‘Good Bones’ Team Goes Italian

On "Good Bones," the mother-daughter team of Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk gives a new-construction home a modern Italian makeover.

The post To Revive a Rebuild, the ‘Good Bones’ Team Goes Italian appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Monday, August 23, 2021

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Mina Starsiak Hawk Tries Something Totally New on ‘Good Bones’—Is She Out of Her League?

"Good Bones" hosts Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen Laine are opening a retail store and wine bar in Indianapolis. Are they out of their league?

The post Mina Starsiak Hawk Tries Something Totally New on ‘Good Bones’—Is She Out of Her League? appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

The 5 Worst Dorm Room Decorating Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

Design pros share the decorating missteps college students (and sometimes parents) make in school-provided digs, what to do instead and the most awful décor gaffes they’ve seen on campus.

The post The 5 Worst Dorm Room Decorating Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

A 1940s-Inspired Makeover /// Design of the Times (Episode 2)

10 Amazing Kitchen Cleaning Hacks We Stole From TikTok

We spent hours watching loads of #kitchenhacks videos to find the very best of the best hacks out there. So check out these can't-live-without tricks.

The post 10 Amazing Kitchen Cleaning Hacks We Stole From TikTok appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Chip and Jo’s Pal Clint Harp Reveals 2 Things To Never, Ever Toss From an Old House

On "Restoration Road," Clint Harp helps renovate a 1700s Connecticut home that was once owned by a Revolutionary War soldier.

The post Chip and Jo’s Pal Clint Harp Reveals 2 Things To Never, Ever Toss From an Old House appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Monday, August 16, 2021

Christina Haack Reveals Her ‘Favorite Flooring’ She’s Ever Done

On "Christina on the Coast" Christina Haack helps a couple with their dated home in Yorba Linda, CA. The result is a stylish blend of dark and light decor.

The post Christina Haack Reveals Her ‘Favorite Flooring’ She’s Ever Done appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Farmhouse Magic and More: 5 End-of-Summer Trends for Your Dining Room, via Instagram

This week's top Instagram trends for the dining room mark the subtle transition of the seasons, with five cozy designs that have us feeling a little more ready to welcome autumn.

The post Farmhouse Magic and More: 5 End-of-Summer Trends for Your Dining Room, via Instagram appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

‘Never in a Million Years’:The Worst Decor Fail Yet on ‘Battle on the Beach’

Beach homes should be fun places to go, but how fun? The latest "Battle on the Beach" reveals when playful vacation decor goes too far. 

The post ‘Never in a Million Years’:The Worst Decor Fail Yet on ‘Battle on the Beach’ appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

A 1940s-Inspired Makeover /// Design of the Times (Episode 2)

Friday, August 13, 2021

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Did ‘Home Work’ Just Commit Its First Design Fail? Take a Look

On "Home Work," Andy and Candis Meredith add an upgrade to their schoolhouse that is bound to make their kids really happy. But would you want it, too?

The post Did ‘Home Work’ Just Commit Its First Design Fail? Take a Look appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Shabby Bathroom? Make It Chic With These 5 Luxe Looks From Instagram

Does your bathroom look more like a luxurious oasis fit for a magazine spread, or like a sad motel washroom? We're here to help.

The post Shabby Bathroom? Make It Chic With These 5 Luxe Looks From Instagram appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Crave Shade? The No-Brainer Upgrade Your Outdoor Space Needs This Summer

Think awnings are old-fashioned? This smart window treatment is attractive and economical, and it shades your home and deck from the sun's harsh rays.

The post Crave Shade? The No-Brainer Upgrade Your Outdoor Space Needs This Summer appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Here’s Why Mina Starsiak Hawk Takes Her Baby To Work on ‘Good Bones’

Motherhood has not stopped Mina Starsiak Hawk from renovating on "Good Bones," as we see her bringing her baby, Charlotte, to her latest construction site. 

The post Here’s Why Mina Starsiak Hawk Takes Her Baby To Work on ‘Good Bones’ appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

‘Home Work’ Reveals Upgrades That’ll Make You Swoon for Your Living Room

On the latest episode of Magnolia Network's "Home Work," Andy and Candis Meredith renovate a forgotten room in the house: the formal living room.

The post ‘Home Work’ Reveals Upgrades That’ll Make You Swoon for Your Living Room appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

6 Surprising Features To Never, Ever Touch When Renovating Your Home

When you are renovating a home, you should always consider preserving certain features, since they add character and charm. Here's what to keep.

The post 6 Surprising Features To Never, Ever Touch When Renovating Your Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Beat the Stink: 4 Reasons Your Kitchen Sink Smells Awful—and How To Fix It

You've done the dishes. You've taken out the trash. Your kitchen, you thought, was clean. So where is that stench coming from? The culprit: your sink.

The post Beat the Stink: 4 Reasons Your Kitchen Sink Smells Awful—and How To Fix It appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Sheets, Pillows, and More: Here’s How Often You Should Replace Common Bedroom Items

Are you privy to the life span of the items sitting in your bedroom right now? We took a deep dive into how often they should be replaced.

The post Sheets, Pillows, and More: Here’s How Often You Should Replace Common Bedroom Items appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Watch Chip and Joanna Gaines Turn a Run-Down Barn Into a Gorgeous House

Chip and Joanna Gaines of "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home" help a couple renovate a barn, and combine two very different design styles.

The post Watch Chip and Joanna Gaines Turn a Run-Down Barn Into a Gorgeous House appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Beware the Spotted Lanternfly, the Latest Pest That Could Spell Bad News for Homeowners

Over the past year we've seen the arrival of murder hornets and zombie cicadas. Now, there's another pest to add to your radar: the spotted lanternfly.

The post Beware the Spotted Lanternfly, the Latest Pest That Could Spell Bad News for Homeowners appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Monday, August 2, 2021

The Property Brothers Reveal the Latest Kitchen Upgrade That’s All the Rage

Drew and Jonathan Scott help one couple combine their styles on the latest episode of "Property Brothers: Forever Home."

The post The Property Brothers Reveal the Latest Kitchen Upgrade That’s All the Rage appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Longing for a ‘Jungle Cruise’? Try These 5 Tropical Bedroom Trends Spotted on Instagram

This week’s Instagram decor trends are all about extravagance: Think tropical hotel rooms and treehouse getaways.

The post Longing for a ‘Jungle Cruise’? Try These 5 Tropical Bedroom Trends Spotted on Instagram appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Lessons From Listing Photos: How Boho-Modern Touches Transformed This Bland Cottage

The sellers purchased the cottage in Raleigh, NC, for $439,000 in 2018. After their smart and stylish renovation, they sold it in 2021 for $725,000.

The post Lessons From Listing Photos: How Boho-Modern Touches Transformed This Bland Cottage appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

‘Home Work’ Reveals Kids Room Upgrades That Adults Will Also Want

"Home Work" stars Candis and Andy Meredith renovate their daughter's room with an old-world style that works in any bedroom—and for grown-ups as well.

The post ‘Home Work’ Reveals Kids Room Upgrades That Adults Will Also Want appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

The Property Brothers Reveal an Easy Upgrade Every Garage Needs Now

On the latest "Celebrity IOU," "Property Brothers" stars Drew and Jonathan Scott help Josh Groban gift his bandmate a gorgeous home studio in his garage.

The post The Property Brothers Reveal an Easy Upgrade Every Garage Needs Now appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Here’s How Often You Should Replace Common Backyard Items

Through rain, snow, and heat, the items in your backyard are bound to see wear and tear. Here's how long your backyard items are supposed to last.

The post Here’s How Often You Should Replace Common Backyard Items appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

Can Chip and Joanna Gaines Teach Homeowners How To Design Their Own House?

Chip and Joanna Gaines help a couple renovate their home and create a detached home office on the latest episode of "First Time Fixer."

The post Can Chip and Joanna Gaines Teach Homeowners How To Design Their Own House? appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.