Each year, Fixr reaches out to industry experts to complete a survey that can help uncover industry trends and publishes the answers for homeowners and industry professionals in an easy to read report. This year’s reports includes energy-efficient home trends that can help homeowners lower energy bills save hundreds to thousands of dollars each year. …
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Living Coral: Bringing Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year Home
For 20 years Pantone’s Color of the Year has been influencing trends in fashion, graphic design, and interior design. In their search for the next color story, they scour the globe for new influences. For 2019, the color expert team has taken to the seas and Pantone is set to inspire us all with Living …
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Basement Finishing: How to Get the Best Bonus Space for Comfort & Value
If your home is bursting at the seams from a growing family, relatives returning to the nest or too few rooms serving too many uses, check out the bonus space underfoot. Finishing a basement greatly enhances your home’s value right along with your family’s comfort, especially when it comes to accommodating multiple generations under one …
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Best Types of Doors: Weatherproof Options for Security, Style and Energy Efficiency
There are many things that are integral to a home or building, but one of the most important parts is the door. Doors allow you entry into the home or into a room inside. They also let you have privacy, security, and protection from the elements. But with so many different types of doors that …
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Best Types of Driveways: Costs, Lifespan & Maintenance
If it’s time to give your driveway a little TLC or to create a new one, you might be wondering whether you should get an asphalt or concrete driveway. You might also be considering other options such as gravel or driveway paving. Comparing types of driveways including concrete vs. asphalt and other driveway materials requires …
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5 Cheap & Chic Ideas for Dressing Table Designs that Work, Even When You’re Still Sleepy
Did you ever wake up, hit snooze one too many times, and found yourself running around your room trying to find the things you need to get ready for the day – before you’ve even had your first cup of coffee? Do you find yourself running late, digging through a mound of makeup brushes, single …
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4 Fabulous Bathroom Upgrades Under $200
Let’s face it, flush away a pile of cash upgrading your bathroom! Luckily, you don’t have to. Here are 4 low-cost ways to spruce up your space for under $200 bucks! Paint Your Cabinets a Fresh Color for an Easy Bathroom Facelift Painting your bathroom cabinets is a quick, cost-effective way to make a change. It …
3 Key Design Tips for a Beautiful Basement Game Room
You know those days where the weather just isn’t cooperating and it seems that everyone just migrates to the couch? Well, if you’re looking to get everybody up and active on those not-so-sunny days, then adding a basement game room may be the answer you’re searching for. It can be a place of both comfort …
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Fire Damage Restoration for Homeowners
No matter what the cause, house fires can be devastating for a family, both financially and emotionally. House fires result in more than 2,500 deaths and 12,600 injuries every year in the United States, and the emotional and physical impact to the home can affect families even when no one is hurt. Fortunately, fire damage restoration …
Heated Floors vs. Radiators: Best Hot Water Heating System for Your Home
Forced-air heat may be the most common form of heating system across much of the nation but it has its drawbacks—allergy concerns, duct leakage and the complexity of system zoning can make for an uncomfortable and expensive way to keep your home comfortable in cold weather. Hydronic (hot water) heating, which uses hot water instead …
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Gas vs Wood Fire Pit: Pros and Cons
Fire pits are among the most versatile and appealing outdoor heating options available. They provide warmth and ambiance all year round, which isn’t something you can say of a patio heater. But what’s the ideal fuel for a fire pit? Here’s what you’ll need to know to compare a gas vs wood fire pit to make …
Purple Possibilities? Pantone’s Color of the Year Adds Ultra Violet Hues to Your Home
Pantone is the world’s foremost authority on color, and each year, it sets the tone (literally) for fashion and style with its Pantone Color of the Year selection. In 2018, that color is Ultra Violet, a vibrant, plummy blue-based purple with a “mystical or spiritual quality” that reflects the sense of calm and individuality that …
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4 Ways to Get Ready for Heavy Snow
Winter storm preparedness is a topic hard to think about as the weather just starts to chill, or when the first light dusting of snow turns your yard into a winter wonderland. But while a light dusting of snow can be quite beautiful, a massive blizzard is potentially dangerous. That danger doesn’t just apply to …
3 Home Heating Mistakes That Increase Your Energy Bills
As the days get shorter and temperatures start to sink, most households find their home heating bills starting to run out of control. Even worse, sometimes it feels like your house just stays cold no matter how high you crank the heat! If this sounds like your life, it’s time to take some action to …
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3 Kitchen Remodel Projects Worth More Than They Cost
Complete kitchen remodels can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with $20,000 representing an average price tag for a 200 square foot kitchen. That’s a figure that understandably strikes fear into the hearts of many a homeowner, but luckily, there’s a more affordable way to update your kitchen. These three kitchen remodel upgrades will make …
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4 Ways to “Un-Haunt” Your House for Halloween with Easy Home Upgrades
The average haunted house isn’t in very good shape. From creaking doors to cobwebby corners, it doesn’t take much for even the least-ghostly homes to feel a little ghoulish! A few simple home repair projects can make your house feel a little less haunted, and the best part is that you won’t shriek at the …
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Spa-like Bath Remodeling Upgrades on a Tight Budget
Bathrooms are unique spaces where form and function come together to create an ideal space. A bathroom that’s too utilitarian and impersonal just doesn’t reach its full pampering potential. It can be tempting to imagine your dream spa-inspired bathroom, with all the indulgent bells and whistles that come with it, but complete bath remodeling is …
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5 Ways to Step Up Study Spaces with Easy Back-to-School Home Improvements
Want to set your child up for success in school this year? As kids head back to school, create a special study space with these quick and easy home improvement projects. Create Comfort Many kids find it hard to focus when they’re forced to sit at a desk or table. They may associate this posture …
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5 Affordable Home Improvement Projects for this Fall
With the weather turning colder and the leaves starting to change, many homeowners get inspired each fall to tackle a few home improvement projects around the house. What better way to get ready for the cozier months of the year than to improve your home’s condition and efficiency. These five affordable home improvement projects are …
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