Fox Around the House March 23, 2017 Don't cook? Try these ideas for what to do with your kitchen So what does a kitchen look like if it’s not used for cooking?
How To March 23, 2017 How to Make Laundry Day Easier Finding a place in the laundry room to actually do your washday tasks isn’t always easy. We have 10 ways to streamline the wash-dry-fold process.
How To March 16, 2017 9 Easy Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste Nobody wants to waste food, but most of us do it — in fact, quite a lot. The average American wastes 20 pounds of food per month, according to the United Nations. If you’re like me, you’d like to get that number down. But how? There are actually quite a few ways, and implementing any one of them will help.
How To March 7, 2017 How to Repair Your Roof Roof repairs are to homeownership what good nutrition is to overall health — a necessary component of keeping things in working order. They may not be the most glamorous projects, but they are definite musts. Here is a beginner’s guide to keeping your roof intact and your home dry.
How To February 16, 2017 What to look for to check the quality of a contractor's work It’s been my experience that many people, when looking to hire a remodeler, go through a basic, surface-level “background check” of candidates. However, it might be worth putting extra effort into the interview stage before you sign a contract.
Interior Decorating February 10, 2017 Gain More Storage and Space with Kitchen Peninsulas The main difference between a kitchen island and a peninsula is that the former is open and unattached on all four sides, whereas the latter is open on just three sides. Because of this, a peninsula tends to be a fixed piece of cabinetry in a kitchen, unlike an island, which can be a freestanding piece of furniture or even a cart on wheels.
Interior Decorating February 10, 2017 How and Why to Install Wallpaper Wallpaper, on the surface, sounds pretty simple: Add decorative paper to the wall. But once you start unrolling the topic, installation gets more complicated.
How To February 7, 2017 How to Paint a Bathtub (Yes, You Can Do That) Have a dingy tub? Rather than replacing it, you can learn how to paint a bathtub—also known as refinishing—so it looks as good as new.
How To February 6, 2017 Make sure 'the one' doesn't get away It’s important to be thorough when shopping for the home of your dreams, but wait too long to make an offer and you’ll lose your perfect match. We’ve got tips for determining “the one” and moving forward to make it yours.
Home Improvement February 6, 2017 Good neighbors talk before building fences While it’s true that well-defined borders can help prevent tension, those very borders have been at the center of many neighborhood conflicts. We’ve got tips for completing your project and staying on friendly terms with your neighbors.
Home Improvement February 6, 2017 Where dangers lurk: 5 hidden home problems By giving your home a checkup, you can address the issues before they become major repairs that could drive buyers away.