New Year Home Improvements Made Easy

A new year means a new opportunity to start fresh or freshen-up your home! Many of us desire a bigger kitchen or updated bathroom. Or perhaps an outdoor living space that allows you to take advantage of the long summer Idaho nights and gorgeous sunsets. But for several reasons, many of us, decide tackling these projects are out of reach. The costs of remodeling a space can be hefty, let alone figuring out the timeline of an overhaul and the anxiety of not getting the design right. But you can breathe a little easier and take on these challenges with…Continue Reading

4 projects that will grow your home equity (and 4 that won’t)

Home equity loans and HELOCs, which are secured by your home, may help you access financing with lower rates than alternatives. Getty Images/iStockphoto high mortgage rates, low inventoryand elevated home prices have left many Americans postponing their homebuying plans. On the upside, however, most who bought homes over the past few years have seen a sizeable increase in their equity. If you’re looking to make home improvements that’ll further boost your home’s value — or help maintain it when prices fall — a home equity loans or line of credit can be a good option. Both allow you to access…Continue Reading

San Antonio-based HGTV home-remodeling show to return for second season

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s Kim Wolfe, a former Survivor winner, will return for the second season of HGTV’s “Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?” premiering later this month. The show highlights San Antonio homeowners who have major buyer’s remorse. “Ultimately, she’ll save these families stuck in lifeless spaces overrun by dysfunctional layouts, outdated style and overlooked potential and help them finally fall in love with their reinvented dream home,” a news release from Warner Bros. Discovery said. Wolfe will work with the families through every phase of the renovation and bring new life to each property she…Continue Reading

Cast, Filming Locations, News, and More

Hack My Home is the latest home renovation show to hit the small screen. Whether you’ve viewed all eight episodes of the first season on Netflix or you’re still considering whether it’s worth a watch, we’ve laid out all of the answers to your burning questions. From details about the cast to who pays for the renovations, here’s everything you need to know about the show. What Is Hacking My Home About? In short, Hack My Home is all about maximizing functionality within a house’s footprint. It follows a team of experts as they renovate homes for families who need…Continue Reading