Longwood Gardens (JOSE GERMAN-GOMEZ) DIY gardening and home renovation TV shows have convinced many people they can create a garden in an hour or two. These shows are essentially well-orchestrated informational ads that overlook necessary details about home gardening projects or even the basic elements of landscaping and garden design. […]
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For over eight decades, Ikea has explored every facet of living, through collaborations with cutting-edge designers and institutions, and constant research into how daily lives can be improved by design. The Swedish giant just released its latest Life at Home Report, an annual compendium and an ongoing analysis of how […]
Inspired by sleek, sexy resort swimming pools, homeowners now long for more drama than what’s offered by traditional in-ground designs. Enter: the residential zero-edge, or perimeter-overflow, pool. Unlike the long-popular infinity pools with one or two edges that seem to vanish into the horizon, zero-edge basins cascade freely around the […]
If you happen to need a drill, here’s a good Black & Decker one. And check out our Drill Brush attachment review for more on how well it works! Note: each color of the Drill Brush attachment corresponds to the type of bristles they have, and each one is best […]
Whether a seasoned DIYer, a weekend warrior, or just getting started with small home improvement projects, here’s a list of some of our Talk of Iowa Home Improvement expert, Bill McAnally’s, top tool “must-haves,” with a few additional recommendations by our listeners, which are perfect ideas for the holidays! Or […]
BENNINGTON — The defendant in two recent home improvement fraud cases in Bennington has a long pattern of ripping off both unsuspecting homeowners and close, personal relations for the past 12-plus years, according to a woman who says she experienced the charm, manipulation, and lasting misery of financial hardship from […]
