I recently moved into a house that my husband’s father bought as a “flipper.” Somewhere along the way, the flip idea turned into our buying the house because it’s directly across the street from the high school where he teaches and directly next door to the elementary school where our younger children attend. The house is purported to have been built in the mid 80’s, but it is packed...

Got an email from Sam’s Club this morning with a link to this nifty-looking item: a retractable workbench that folds up to a 5″ profile.  As someone who lives in an old house with limited storage space, I am very curious to see one of these in person!  It’s a great idea for what seems to be a reasonable price, provided the quality is up to par.

Buying a central air conditioner constitutes a major expense. Because of the initial cost, ongoing monthly energy costs, maintenance and environmental concerns, you should become familiar with the basic function and terminology of central air conditioners before you buy a new one. The term “central air conditioner” refers to the fact that one unit cools the entire home rather than one that works in one room...

I’ve had the pleasure of hiring roofing contractors for a number of different jobs. However, my worst roofing experience came when I was trying to be cheap. A friend needed a new roof put on their barn at the same time that I needed a new roof on my house. This friend “knew a guy”, and negotiated a volume discount — a cheaper price because the same contractor would do both roofs. ...

What’s a houseblog? Houseblogs are online diaries written by folks who are building, improving or restoring their own homes. Like other blogs, they are updated regularly and show the work unfold in real time. If you’re interested in reading houseblogs or starting one of your own, head over to Houseblogs.net, where you can: - Find people with similar homes, taste, or challenges via their community. -...

Are your bathroom floors any of the following? - carpet - hardwood - cork - bamboo - glass tiles - leather tiles - glass mosaic - rubber tiles or rolls Have you reglazed or refinished vintage bathroom fixtures instead of replacing them? If you have or have done any of the above, contact Kate, as she may want to interview you for HGTV.com.