The Share of New Homes With This Sought-After Outdoor Feature Continues to Climb
And now is an ideal time to add one to your property.
Saltwater Pool vs. Chlorine Pool Cost: Which Type of Pool Best Fits Your Budget?
For homeowners interested in less upkeep and avoiding the irritation of chemical chlorine, a saltwater pool might be the answer. Comparing saltwater pool vs. chlorine pool cost is the first step to making an informed decision.
The Best Home Wind Turbines
Generate power at your home or off the grid with these wind turbines, ranging from affordable, portable options to models that can pair with solar panels.
6 Steps to a Budget-Friendly Porch Makeover
If you’re lucky enough to have a front porch, you may think of it mostly as a repository of muddy shoes, cobwebs, and chipped paint—a far cry from the relaxing retreat, complete with a porch swing and pitcher of lemonade, that you had imagined it would be. Luckily, there are ways to give your outdoor space a much-needed spruce up without overspending. These 6 easy steps are all you need to get started on a better, brighter—and cleaner!—front porch. (Lemonade not included.)
How to Heat a Greenhouse
Greenhouses can simply overwinter plants or serve as a safe space in which to grow food or flowers when temps drop.
How to Find a Leak in a Pool in 6 Steps
Although pool water can evaporate, excessive water loss typically indicates a pool leak. Homeowners can learn how to find a leak in a pool so they can fix the cause of the water loss.
11 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Winter
Winter is no time for hibernating from chores. In fact, there are plenty of important maintenance tasks that all homeowners need to take care of to keep their house in tiptop shape during these cold months.
3 Fixes for an Icy Walk and Driveway
Use these three slick solutions to deice your walkway and stop winter weather slips and falls in their tracks!
10 New Ways to Display Your House Numbers
Sure, house numbers make it easier for mail carriers to find the right address, or for guests to know they’ve reached their destination, but house numbers do so much more! When thoughtfully selected, they give the exterior of your house a certain flair, setting your home apart from the rest. It’s easier than ever to give your house numbers that personal touch, thanks to the Distinctions™ line of house numbers from The Hillman Group, which makes installation practically a snap. Guided by a template printed on the back of the packaging and the easy-to-follow instructions for mounting to an address plaque, home exterior, or other surface outdoors with easy drilling and the included studs, you can spend less time putting them up and more time and energy brainstorming fresh ways to display them outside your house. The abundance of options for weatherproof finishes, fonts, colors, and mounting styles (traditional flush mount or more modern floating) means that homeowners can assemble a set of these freestanding house numbers in the way that best complements the style of their house. Find inspiration for your own address plaque in these 10 wow-worthy designs, and then put Distinctions™ house numbers to work beautifying your home.This content has been brought to you by Hillman Group. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.
Creating the Ultimate Garage Workshop
Here are some things to consider when building a garage workshop for car enthusiasts.