News Fix

Find out what's news in home improvement, residential construction, and design trends. From new building products and tools to data that describes trends in housing, employment, and DIY project popularity, we share the top news in housing in a 1-minute weekday-daily News Fix. Sometimes it's news about home improvement and remodeling. Other times we are talking about a new tool or an interesting tidbit about our homes, decor, and human habits. We also share news about our favorite home design celebrities and construction experts. If you have a new tool, building product, survey, or spot a design trend, share it with us.

While 2 out of 3 of American homeowners believe they are handy and ready to take on popular DIY projects, 1 out of 4 Millennials and Gen Zers won’t attempt changing a lightbulb again.

A fireplace is a natural gathering spot and it’s hard to not see it as a focal point in any room, so if you are feeling like your fireplace is a little dated and doesn’t really ‘go’ with your family’s style, consider paint.

Thinking about a new house for your family? Not sure where to start. How about shopping for the neighborhood first?