A walk-in tub may be a worthwhile investment to consider if you or a family member has mobility issues. Many positives include a low threshold, built in safety and comfort features to ensure an enjoyable experience for seniors or others …

Tired of your home decor? Need a change? Home improvement can be simple and affordable. Here are 4 ways you can update your style: 1. Splash on the colour If there’s a faster way to transform the look of any …

Headaches? Eyes always tired at the end of a long day? The cause of your problems may be an over-reliance on ambient light and not enough task lighting. Task lighting includes various fixtures that provide focused, direct light when you’re …

According to a 2007 report from the U.S. Fire Administration, clothes dryers account for about 15,600 structure fires, 15 deaths and 400 injuries annually. The main leading factor in these fires: failure to perform dryer and dryer vent cleaning. Let’s …

On a recent episode of Bravo’s Interior Therapy With Jeff Lewis, the celebrity designer instructed his crew to rip out large sections of drywall so a custom headboard could fit up a tight stairwell. And the client was due to …

Is your basement a cold, drab space that’s just filled with random stuff? Does laundry, Christmas decorations, old/broken furniture, toys, sports equipment, dusty treadmills, unused beds, (the list could go on and on) just take up precious square footage in …

Here are a few projects you should never try to tackle unless you have quite a bit of experience. 1. Roof Repair: Not only can you hurt yourself if you attempt to fix your roof on your own, but you can …

We all get tired of our home decor from time to time, but redoing entire rooms, from fixtures to flooring , doesn’t always make the most sense. Remodels take time, money, and experience to accomplish and can disrupt home life. …

Bathroom floors have to sustain a wide variety of uses. They regularly get wet and must hold up in humid conditions. They need to be easy to clean and maintain an attractive finish. Bathroom floors also have to remain safe …

People like their bathrooms to have a luxurious spa-like quality that feels clean, bright and spacious. There are three main varieties of showers – fiberglass, glass and tile. All three come with advantages and disadvantages to consider, given your home …

A little maintenance will increase the life of your gates and fences and prevent costly repairs or replacement. Here are some tips that will help you get the job done: Gates and Hinges Ensure that rocks, weeds and dirt don’t …

No place in a home gets cluttered as quickly as the garage. What starts out as a space for storage and your car can quickly turn into a tangle of tools, garden equipment, and rarely used household goods. Using shelves …

Time to clean the garage again? Clutter has a way of happening in a garage like no other room in a home. As you start down the organizing path again, use these tips to keep the clutter under control. Determine …

Many homeowners are so overwhelmed with simply the thought of cleaning out the garage that it remains in disarray for years. Here’s how to reclaim your garage in only one weekend, by using this simple three-step program. 1. Sort and …

For most homes, gutters play an important role in preventing water from draining onto people and surfaces close to the house, which can result in soil erosion or plant damage. They also direct water away from the foundation which aids …