HGTV looking into remote home series
By Brian Steinberg Variety
How do you show people how to remake a bathroom or upgrade a kitchen when you can’t leave your own home? HGTV is testing a workaround.
The Discovery-owned home-improvement network employs an arsenal of home-arts experts, but at a time when a pandemic is keeping people in their homes, none of them can get out to tackle a project. So HGTV will seek out “desperate homeowners” who need help to re-do various rooms in their homes and are...
How to Make Your Senior Loved One Feel at Home When They Move In
Transitioning from living at home to living with a loved one will no doubt be a challenge for your senior loved one. However, there are ways you can make the experience less stressful — and your home more suitable for multigenerational living. Here’s how to make your elderly family member feel welcome and comfortable in your house.
Think About Remodeling for Safety
When an older family member comes to live with you, mobility chall...
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The Best Home Projects for a Quick Sale
Selling a home takes a lot of time and effort, but if you want to make a good sale, it’s important to put in the work. Fortunately, there are several home projects that will help you find a buyer in no time, and these updates vary both in cost and in time to completion. Create a budget for your projects, keeping in mind the estimated return-on-investment, and think about which changes would make the most sense for a potential buyer....
Back in 2009 I was an electrical subcontractor. I was teamed up with a successful general contractor in Virginia Beach. As the economy went downhill into a recession as a result of the Housing Crash, it became really difficult to procure new contracts. I expressed my frustration with my general contractor and he said "when the going gets tough the tough get going".
Today I hear the same kind of frustrations coming from those in the real estate business. Inventory is down, there is a shortage o...
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How to Find the Accessible Home
You’re Dreaming About
House hunting is pretty complicated and stressful no matter how you spell it. In fact, some surveys indicate it ranks right at the top of stressful things we do these days. If you’re looking for particular details, it can feel that much more overwhelming. Here’s how to find the perfect abode when accessibility is a concern.
Consider Your Future First
As you begin your search, it’s important to remember tha...
