housedigest.com —  14+ min ago

HGTV's Alison Victoria Shares The Kitchen Appliance That Helps With Resale Value

...HGTV's Alison Victoria lent fans a peek inside her home, and her kitchen contains one element that she says can boost resale value — a wine fridge... ...Manhattan realtor Amanda Brainerd shared her opinion with the New York Times, stating, "It implies that one will entertain and have fun in the apartment... ..."It keeps your main fridge from getting too crowded, you can set it to the perfect temp, and it helps with resale value," Alison Victoria told HGTV...

housedigest.com —  1+ hour, 11+ min ago

The Most Common Misconception About Organic Pest Control

...Further, there's a lot to learn about companion planting for maintaining a healthy balance of insects in your garden....

housedigest.com —  1+ hour, 59+ min ago

The One Piece Of Furniture You Probably Won't See In These HGTV Stars' Homes

...Yet, there are plenty of options that are surprisingly on the "do not include" list for your favorite HGTV stars, especially in their own homes.... ...From vintage couches and IKEA finds to matching sets and oversized tables, these design personalities have made deliberate choices to steer away... ...you probably won't see in these HGTV stars" homes.... ...Whether you are redecorating, or simply curious as to what Erin Napier and Nate Berkus think about your design choices, here are the furniture pieces...

housedigest.com —  2+ hour, 14+ min ago

Give Your Exterior Brick A Much-Needed Clean With A Handy Item You Already Own

...A power washer is a great tool for this purpose if the pressure is kept fairly low.... ...If you have a brick home, you probably already know that the growth of plants along the brick face — such as moss or ivy — can be more destructive... ...direct sunlight, where moss and mildew are apt to grow -- before either takes hold.... ...Instead, you can remove moss and such by washing the brick with nothing more than water, bleach, a sponge, and a scrub brush, most of which you probably...

housedigest.com —  4+ hour, 14+ min ago

Why Experts Think Having A TV In Your Kitchen Is A Mistake

..."The kitchen is no longer a place just to cook," explains creative director Taliah Lowry to Byron Beach Abodes.... ...designer Bradley Odom to Southern Living....

housedigest.com —  3+ hour, 14+ min ago

A Humidifier Might Be The Answer To Your Squeaky Floors

housedigest.com —  4+ hour, 14+ min ago

Why Experts Think Having A TV In Your Kitchen Is A Mistake

..."The kitchen is no longer a place just to cook," explains creative director Taliah Lowry to Byron Beach Abodes.... ...designer Bradley Odom to Southern Living....

housedigest.com —  5+ hour, 14+ min ago

The Alternative Christina Hall Selected To Beige Tile Flooring

...One look that HGTV's Christina Hall has moved on from is beige tile flooring, which she has replaced with terrazzo.... ...Most viewers of Hall's work know the designer prefers eclectic, modern choices, which is exactly the aesthetic that terrazzo flooring fits.... ...It requires a damp mop and a neutral cleaner when mopping to help prevent the color of the chips from dulling.... ...The flooring creates what appears to be an abstract effect, which is why Hall leans toward this option for her mid-century modern remodels....

housedigest.com —  7+ hour, 44+ min ago

Common Mistakes Everyone Makes When Growing Ginger

...According to an agricultural study by the University of Hawaii, ginger prefers rich, loamy soil that's well-aerated with a slightly acidic pH between...

housedigest.com —  6+ hour, 15+ min ago

The Foolproof Way To Eliminate Fire Ants For Good

..."Scoop up the colony -- soil and all -- in the bucket," Robert Puckett, assistant professor and extension entomologist at Texas A&M University, told... ...Dust the interior with a layer of baby powder, which will prevent the fire ants from gaining enough traction to climb out....