Home Improvement News Fix

Find out about home improvement’s most interesting news headlines at MyFixitUpLife.

We share what’s news in home remodeling, 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 MyFixitUpLife’s News Fix.

Sometimes it’s news about home design 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.

Delivered in a fast-paced fact-packed news format with a little side of spunky sass, listen to the News Fix on Spotify, Anchor, Amazon Music, or iTunes.

If you have a new tool, building product, survey, or spot a design trend, share it with us.

01 May: News Fix: House prices decline, best city for naked gardening

Home improvement headlines for this week include house prices may be on the decline, there is a best city for naked gardening, DIYer gets a…

04 Aug: News: Barbiecore and Conversation Pits Design Trends

What’s trending in home decor isn’t exactly new, it’s straight out of the 1960s with Barbiecore and conversation pits. Here’s the deal on today’s Home…

04 Aug: News: Popular DIY Projects by State, Why DIY?

There’s been a lot of talk about the increase in DIYers taking on projects at home, but do you know the most popular DIY projects?…

29 Jul: News: Affordable Portable SawStop Table Saw, Loud Power Tools

There’s a more affordable SawStop table saw, and you might be surprised to hear that common power tools are this loud. Find out in today’s Home…

27 Jul: News: Record-high Home Values, New Households Growth

Even with record-high appreciation of homes and soaring number of new households, there’s good news for those searching to buy or rent a home in…

21 Jul: News: Trending Color, Paint Regrets, Home Decor Inspo

Top trending paint color, DIY project regrets, and home decor inspiration in today’s Home News: Quick Fix.  Trending Paint Color A top trending paint color…

19 Jul: With rising housing costs, are Fixer-Uppers a smart idea?

With rising housing costs and fewer home sales, 4 out of 5 Millennials are interested in buying fixer-uppers, but it’s not the best time to…

18 Jul: News: Paint Rails? Weather-related Repairs + Tree facts

Why are workers painting rails to combat heat, how are weather-related home repairs falling victim to inflation, and what are some tree facts about their…

15 Jul: Tools News: Top Table Saws, New Irwin Tape, Global Growth

There’s huge growth expected in home improvement power tools around the world, a new tape measure from IRWIN that begs the question about what ‘reach’…

 

25 Apr: How to Use Colored Glue Sticks for Fun Crafts

A low temperature glue gun, aka cool glue gun, is a safer way to make fun crafts with kids. And this Surebonder glue gun came with colored glue sticks!

24 Apr: How to Deal with the Most Annoying Garden Tasks

Gardening can be a pretty fun activity. But with weeding and watering, joy can turn into a list of annoying garden tasks quickly. Here’s how to deal it.

23 Apr: 5 Big Projects You Should Never DIY

There are some jobs that most homeowners should never DIY. Some tasks need experience, licensing, safety knowledge, and time (more than a weekend).

22 Apr: What’s the Best Nail Gun Hose? The Lay-Flat Ridgid

There’s more than just performance testing when it comes to the best nail gun hose. This lay-flat from Ridgid is the best air hose I’ve used. Here’s why.

21 Apr: What You Need to Know About Your Home’s Plumbing

A home’s plumbing isn’t thought about until it goes wrong, and then it’s an emergency. We’re sharing this because we don’t want you to face plumbing nightmares.

18 Apr: Skil Recip Saw: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

We tested the Skil recip saw in our remodeling work. Here’s what you should know before you decide if the Skil PWRCORE 20 reciprocating saw is right for you.

17 Apr: How to React to a Make-You-Blink-Twice Renovation Quote

If a renovation quote is way higher than expected, there are a few things you can do to manage the situation and prevent it from happening again.

16 Apr: Improve Your Home’s Exterior with These How To Tips

Want to improve your home’s exterior but don’t know where to get started? Not sure how much is involved in the various types of exterior projects? We can help.

15 Apr: Concrete eggs: How to make unique Easter eggs.

Concrete eggs? Concrete can be awesome to change the way you approach Easter egg decorating. Here’s how to make concrete eggs.