Home Improvement News

Flooring, shutters, garage doors - you name it - it's all on display at the 33rd annual East Texas Home Products Show in Longview.

When it comes to home improvement, most of us have two "to-do" lists: the things we need to do, such as paint the shutters and clean out gutters, and the list of those we want to do, such as fun and easy projects that add visual interest or practical enhancements to the outdoors.

Green homes comprised 17% of the overall residential construction market in 2011 and are expected to grow to between 29% and 38% of the market by 2016.

A Fyi Duluth design studio , a one-stop home and garden co-op in Historic Downtown Duluth, won first place in the 10 X 10 booth category at the North Atlanta Home Show occurring at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth this weekend.A A Suzi Pryles of Bloomin' Pots designed the outdoor living exhibit, while lead partner Stacie Stamper of fyi Duluth design ... (more)

Most homeowners have heard of, and in some cases experienced, unscrupulous contractors asking for payment up front, performing shoddy work, and then refusing refunds or disappearing completely.

Every homeowner should be proud of their home as it is their calling card. Sure you would love to make changes if you had more money, but you still can achieve happiness with what you have.

Alvin "P.J." Boutte A University of Detroit Mercy basketball player will serve one year of probation for possessing a taser and vodka outside an Ann Arbor bar in October.

In a poll commissioned by Remodeling and Builder magazines in June and July 2011, nearly 2,000 homeowners and over 1,000 renters were asked questions regarding home ownership.

Many years ago, when my wife and I were courting, or when I was stalking her, depending on whose side you're on, I sent her a basket of flowers.

I just got back from what seemed like a trip back in a time machine. The Novi Home Improvement Show was held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi Jan.

Duo Dickinson , Madison architect and author, received a rave review from Inman News for his book, Staying Put: Remodel Your House to Get the Home You Want.

Lavallette, NJ February 10, 2012 SC WiseGrip Plumbing and Heating today announced the launch of www.sc-wisegrip.com as an information portal for Ocean County homeowners to find information about plumbing and indoor air quality and educational information in regards to their plumbing and HVAC systems.

Home improvement enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend. The Dayton Exposition Center is hosting the HomeWorld Home Improvement Show February 10 through 12.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 10 at 3:57AM EST expiring February 11 at 12:00PM EST in effect for: Anderson; Bourbon; Clark; Fayette; Franklin; Harrison; Henry; Jessamine; Mercer; Nelson; Nicholas; Oldham; Scott; Shelby; Spencer; Trimble; Washington; Woodford Winter Weather Advisory issued February 10 at 3:30AM EST expiring February 11 at ... (more)

On many occasions over the years I have heard consultants provide clients different answers to the same questions days apart and a repeating pattern of this should be a major sign of concern.

Closet & Storage Concepts is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting their custom closet designs at the Colorado Garden & Home Show at booth # 1327 on February 11-19. The prestigious annual event will be held at the Denver Convention Center and will feature displays of up and coming trends in Home Remodeling, DA©cor, and more.

Residential remodeling is set to continue its slow recovery in 2012, with renovations and repairs up 2% to 3% from 2011 levels, economists said Thursday at the International Builders Show here.

On The Bronson Pinchot Project , which debuts on the DIY Network this Saturday, the actor from Perfect Strangers seems a long way from Hollywood.

The Nathaniel Rogers House, which is undergoing an extensive $6 million renovation, will have its exterior painting finished by spring.

In remodeling or redecorating, no matter the budget, we all like a little something that says, "This is MY home." Decorative glass may be just the way to achieve that custom touch.