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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 News.

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? Find out in today's Home News.  

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 News: Quick Fix by MyFixitUpLife.  

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 today's Home News. 

You might be surprised by this top trending paint color and top DIY project regrets.  Plus, find some home decor inspiration in today's Home News: Quick Fix.

  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 start flipping in most cities. Here's why. Read more: https://myfixituplife.com/rising-housing-costs-fixer-uppers/  

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' actually means, and Mark weighs-in on his favorite top table saws.    Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/tools-news-top-table-saws-global-growth

Hey real estate and home improvement enthusiasts, find out what the National Association of Home Builders is saying about the housing bubble and possible housing market crash, and where to find free disaster prep guides for tornado, earthquake, wildfires, hurricanes and floods. Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/housing-market-bubble-free-home-disaster-prep-guides/

Today's Home News includes what you need to know about real estate Pocket Listings and if the height of grass affects the prevalence of ticks.  Find out more: https://myfixituplife.com/real-estate-pocket-listings-grass-height-and-ticks/

Find out how you can book an overnight vacation at the Moulin Rouge and the most popular plant names for houseplants. Plus, find out a few very creative plant names in today's The News Fix by MyFixitUpLife.  https://myfixituplife.com/vacation-at-the-moulin-rouge-popular-plant-names/  

House prices are still rising, housing inventory is declining, and Nate Berkus is launching a new home decor collection with mDesign.  Find out more in today's The News Fix by MyFixitUpLife: https://myfixituplife.com/rising-house-prices-nate-berkus-home-decor/ #newsfix #realestate #housingnews #realtor #myfixituplife #homeimprovement #remodeling #homebuyers #construction #constructionnews #residentialconstruction #architecture #designnews #news #nateberkus #mdesign #homedecor #natehome #mdesign #housingprices #housinginventory  

Can you guess how many homes the Guinness World Record realtor title holder for most annual homes sales has sold in one year, and do you know that most recent home buyers are regretting something about their purchase? Plus, find out which generation is best at identifying tools in today's News Fix.  https://myfixituplife.com/world-record-realtor-home-buyer-regrets/

If you admire a woman maker, honor her with this Craftsman tool give-away. Plus, find out about one unique Airbnb-themed property, and when the final Bitcoins may be mined in today's News Fix. https://myfixituplife.com/women-makers-themed-airbnbs-mining-bitcoins/ #newsfix #realestate #housingnews #realtor #myfix #myfixituplife #homeimprovement #tools #powertools #remodeling #homebuyers #construction #constructionnews #residentialconstruction #architecture #designnews #news #aribnb #mothersday #womenmakers #womendiyers #shebuilds #craftsman #shebuildspride #crypto #bitcoins 

New tools are added to the Makita XGT tool line-up, the brand Lick offers paint color consults, and Madonna's home in LA is for sale. Find out more in today's News Fix by MyFixitUpLife.  More details: https://myfixituplife.com/makita-xgt-tools-color-helper-madonnas-home-for-sale/

Do you know who invented the first powered miter saw or how farmers can provide more water to crops with actually adding more water? Find out in today's News Fix by MyFixitUpLife. More details: https://myfixituplife.com/first-miter-saw-more-water-for-crops/ #newsfix #realestate #housingnews #realtor #myfix #myfixituplife #homeimprovement #tools #powertools #remodeling #homebuyers #construction #constructionnews #residentialconstruction #architecture #designnews #news #mitersaw #rockwell #dewalt #radialsaw #water #farmer #farm #soil #sustainability #sustainable 

Do you know the most popular DIY project search in April, the top home improvement injuries, and what No Mow May means? Find out in today's News Fix by MyFixitUpLife.  Find out more:  https://myfixituplife.com/popular-diy-project-top-diy-injuries-no-mow-may/

There's a home design movement gaining notice on TikTok: Coastal Grandmother decor trend. Find out what that means and take a peek at Super Bowl Rams Coach's new $14 million Los Angeles home on today's News Fix. Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/coastal-grandmother-decor-trend-rams-coach-home/ #newsfix #realestate #housingnews #realtor #myfix #myfixituplife #homeimprovement #remodeling #homebuyers #construction #constructionnews #residentialconstruction #architecture #designnews #news #rams #ramscoach #superbowl #coastalgrandmother #homedecor #homedecorating #interiordesign #interiordecor #homedesign #tiktok #tiktoktrend #toptenrealestatedeals 

Did you know that it's possible to buy a home with cryptocurrency and that today is the start of Wayfair's big sale called Way Day? Plus, can you guess how many Americans are gardening indoors? Find out the details in today's News Fix. Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/way-day-buy-a-home-with-crypto/

Can you guess the top home improvement projects that have high ROI and low ROI? Find out which projects are the least likely to raise property values, how you can learn more about 3D printed homes, and more on today's News Fix. If you are interested in printed homes, there's an online conference May 9th and 10th. Head over to 3Dprintedhousingcon.com and use the discount code "3DHOMES" to receive $50 off the ticket price. Find out more: https://myfixituplife.com/home-projects-with-low-roi-high-printed-homes/

Find out what top real estate research firms are predicting is for rising home prices and the top 12 home decor trends that Apartment Therapy is showcasing at an exhibit in real life on today's Home Improvement News Fix. Read more: https://myfixituplife.com/rising-home-prices-top-home-decor-trends/

Do you remember the iconic orange Ebony kitchen? Find out where it will be on display and why it's coming out of storage, and find out how you can check your backyard deck for safety in today's Home Improvement News Fix. Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/iconic-ebony-kitchen-check-your-deck/ #newsfix #realestate #housingnews #realtor #myfix #myfixituplife #homeimprovement #tools #powertools #remodeling #homebuyers #construction #constructionnews #residentialconstruction #architecture #designnews #news #ebonykitchen #ebony #foodanddrinkmuseum #decksafety #decks #wooddeck

If you are into birds, there's a way to use your hobby to help through breeding bird surveys. Also, in today's Home Improvement News Fix find out about National Banana Day, and what percent of homeowners say they are finished their interior home improvement projects.  Find out more: https://myfixituplife.com/breeding-bird-surveys-national-banana-day/  

Have you ever wanted to rent Joanna Gaines home or wonder which is the best paint to buy? Find out those answers and the unusual way the Space Needle's 60 anniversary is being celebrated on today's Home Improvement News Fix. Find out more: https://myfixituplife.com/rent-joanna-gaines-home-best-paint-space-needle/

Did you know that a Shaker woman may have invented the circular saw 200 years ago and that the HGTV Property Brothers have a new home decor collection? Plus, find out how to kill carpenter bees in today's News Fix. https://myfixituplife.com/property-brothers-new-home-decor-carpenter-bees/  

Do you know how much more homebuyers are willing to spend for homes with hardwood flooring? Also, find out how real estate brokers feel about land real estate investments, and why today is a good day for a walk around a garden in today's Home Improvement News Fix. Find out more:  https://myfixituplife.com/hardwood-flooring-adds-this-much-value/

Did you see the SNL sketch that spoofed the HGTV Cousins? Plus, find out how rising mortgage rates may affect average homeowners, and what the Resilient AMERICA Act that passed the House of Representatives may do in today's Home Improvement News Fix. Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/rise-in-mortgage-rates-snl-hgtv-sketch/

Do you know the top search term on Realtor.com? Plus, find out how much MacKenzie Scott donated to Habitat for Humanity and how Craftsman is honoring tradespeople with its MLB sponsorships in today's Home Improvement News Fix. Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/craftsman-and-mlb-top-searched-home-feature-mackenzie-scott/

Do you know which cordless and corded power tools are most popularly used by trades? Plus, find out about the rapid rise in home foreclosures on News Fix. Find out more:  https://myfixituplife.com/popular-power-tools-home-foreclosures-rise/

Do you know what outdoor features are popular in homeowners' yards? Plus find out where to check codes for Tiny Homes, and what today's top picks for white paint colors in today's News Fix. Find out more: https://myfixituplife.com/popular-outdoor-features-tiny-home-codes/

Did you know Betty White's home of 50 years is for sale, and that she designed a custom feature in her home? Also, find out about the growth in the power tools market and why dog privacy is important to Google in today's Home Improvement News Fix. Learn more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/betty-whites-home-for-sale-tools-market-growth/

Did you know that the top deck ideas on Houzz include snack bars? Plus, find out what home feature is making a comeback, and why Pam Anderson's character left 'Home Improvement' on today's News Fix. DIY Search News The top two patio and deck ideas on Houzz this year include snack bars. The top design from Austin, Texas-based Younger Homes has a pass-through window that connects the kitchen to the deck. The second-most-popular Orange County, California-based Patterson Custom Homes' design has a corner snack bar with sliding windows.  Design News Another survey is showing the popularity of outdoor rooms. Covered outdoor rooms/open-air rooms (73 percent), patios (68 percent), and decks (55 percent) ranking more popular than open space (28 percent), according to “The Future of Home Design” survey by the New Home Trends Institute (NHTI) and Pro Builder.  Front porches are also rising in popularity, according to that survey and the National Association of Home Builders' “What Home Buyers Really Want” report.  Did You Know? Pamela Anderson's character Lisa left the show ‘Home Improvement' for a career change. In fact, she left ‘Tool Time' to become a paramedic, which isn't too far off from her real-life choice to focus on her Baywatch role. 

Do you today's top home buyer wants and that the ladder used in the NCAA championship games for cutting the net is a custom ladder? Plus, find out how much more space we're enjoying at home now than 50 years ago (and it's not just because home sizes have increased). Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/official-ncaa-ladder-top-home-buyer-wants/

Did you know paper wall studs exist? Find out more about the paper wall studs, Harlem toile de Jouy, and the details on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's new home in today's Home Improvement News Fix. In Design News Swedish company Wood Tube is making lightweight paper studs. Made from FSC-certified paper, the paper studs can be recycled like cardboard. In addition, Wood Tube studs emit 14 times less CO2 than steel equivalent studs, according to a life-cycle analysis. Did You Know? Designer Sheila Bridges created a version of toile, called Harlem toile de Jouy. She says it “lampoons some of the stereotypes deeply woven into the African American experience.” For more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/paper-wall-studs-harlem-toile-j-lo-bens-new-home/  

Pollution can be much worse indoors than outside, but there's ways to tackle indoor air quality. Plus, Crescent Tools is giving away its bit holder, and find out the top DIY projects searched during March on today's News Fix. Tool News Crescent Tools is giving away its new Vortex Bit Holder to US and Canadian residents while supplies last. The company says that the S2 steel holder with magnetic tip makes bits last 500 times longer. To get yours, head over to CrescentVortexBitHolder.com. Did You Know? We inhale 31 pounds of air every day. And we spend 90 percent of our time indoors where there is 2 to 5 times more pollution than outdoors, so it's important to keep tabs on what the Department of Energy's says are the 5 main indoor air contaminants–moisture, chemicals, biological sources, combustion gas, and radon.  Find out more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/indoor-air-quality-pollution-free-bit-holder/

New home listing is the most expensive home listing in San Francisco area, and nearly triple the next most expensive property sale.  Plus, find out how The Home Depot's app can help make shopping easier, and the top color pick for kitchens in today's The News Fix. Find out more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/most-expensive-home-in-priciest-city-top-kitchen-color/

Do you know the top DIY search so far in 2022 and what spring cleaning chores Americans hate the most? Plus, find out which home improvement show is entering its 13th season, and how much time other people are cleaning each week in today's Home Improvement News Fix A new survey from Lombardo Homes found that half of Americans participate in spring cleaning. Specifically, they reported that 65% of women with kids say they do all the chores in the family, versus 23% of men. Outdoor living is ranking high on DIYers to-do lists. So far this year, garden boxes is the most popular search. And 11 of the top 15 DIY searches are related to gardening and landscape improvement.  National Daytime Emmy Award-winning ‘George to the Rescue' series just started airing its 13th season on NBC 4 New York. Plus, 8 of those seasons are available on Peacock. In every episode, host George Oliphant uses the power of home renovation to celebrate worthy individuals and organizations.  Find out more about today's stories: https://myfixituplife.com/spring-cleaning-popular-diy-george-to-the-rescue/

There's a change in the IRC's deck codes that's important for deck builders and homeowners to know about. Generac offers free portable sizing calculator for figuring out the right size needed.  Half of Americans are growing this in their gardens. Plus, do you know where fat goes when we lose weight? We were surprised.  Read more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/irc-deck-code-portable-generators/

Find out who is willing to pay more for a home with sustainable energy solutions, and which top companies are on the path to net zero goals in today's home improvement News Fix. It appears that younger generations are valuing non-fossil fuel energy sources than older generations. And, by a lot. A new survey from E.ON found that 81 percent of Gen Z and 74 percent% of Millennials would pay more for a property that came with a sustainable energy solution, like electric vehicle charger, solar panels, or heat pump. A new Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor report reveals the top companies that are falling short of their net zero energy goals. Read more about these stories:  https://myfixituplife.com/net-zero-goals-sustainable-homes/   

First-time home buyer barriers seem to be mounting for a variety of reasons. Find out the favorite cities to live by generation, and if you have a gas range or stove, you also need to know about these stories in today's top Real Estate and Home Improvement News Fix.  Planet News Gas ranges leak methane when they are off, according to a January 2022 Stanford University study.  And during cooking, concentrations of carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide can exceed national air quality standards according to a 2020 report by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. A high level of indoor nitrogen dioxide is related to an increased rate of asthma in kids.' Find out more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/gas-ranges-leak-home-buyer-barriers-favorite-cities/  

Forget about just the financial return on investment, today's DIY is emotional remodeling. Plus, find out the origin of the word kitchen, and the new editor of World of Interiors is making some changes. Home Improvement News Emotional remodeling seems to be on the rise.  While only 1/3 of homeowners say they feel joy in their home, about 1 out of every 3 Millennials report that being happy with a space is an important reason for starting home improvement, according to the 9th Annual LightStream Home Improvement Trends Survey. Did You Know? Why a “kitchen” isn't called a “cooking room”? Experts say both kitchen and cook actually come from the same source: Latin's coquere (CO_KUR_A) that means ‘to cook.'  Design News Condé Nast's World of Interiors first issue under Hamish Bowles' leadership is hitting newsstands this month.  Find out more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/emotional-remodeling-origin-of-kitchen/

Today's News Fix includes the top colors happy homeowners choose for their homes and why today is International Colour Day. Plus, find out the asking price for the home used in Basic Instinct and Big Little Lies. Design News The most popular colors used to decorate happy homes is white, according to a Sears Home Services survey. Neutral colors like brown and beige, blue, and gray also are top picks. Did You Know?  It's time to celebrate the 10 million colors, from 400 to 700 nanometers, that humans can see because today is International Colour Day.  Real Estate News The 12,000-square-foot Carmel cliffside home best known as a backdrop for the erotic thriller Basic Instinct and the award-winning HBO series Big Little Lies is on the market for $29.625 million, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.  For more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/international-colour-day-basic-instinct-home/

Top stories for today's home improvement News Fix include sleep goals and how sleep can affect life satisfaction and positive engagement. Plus, learn what projects many homeowners are planning for 2022. Did You Know? If you are feeling sleepy today, you are far from alone. 32% of adults report "excellent" or "very good" night's sleep. Another third — approximately 84 million people — describe their sleep as "fair" or "poor," according to The Casper-Gallup State of Sleep in America 2022 Report. Real Estate News There's a rise in the number of homeowners creating additional functional spaces, according to the 9th Annual LightStream Home Improvement Trends Survey. Read more about today's stories:    https://myfixituplife.com/sleep-goals-life-satisfaction-home-additions/ 

Top stories for today's Home Improvement News Fix includes the outlook for remodeling industry and Burpee donating sales from sunflowers for Ukraine relief. Plus, find out about the first community to meet new affordable healthy home standards.  Business News There's good news and bad news from the 2022 U.S. Houzz State of the Industry study. While a majority of residential remodeling and design firms expect that 2022 will be a good business year, more companies expect labor availability to also worsen this year.  Real Estate News A community of 191 homes in New York City's Mott Haven neighborhood is the nation's first to meet the 2020 Green Communities Criteria, which was designed to promote affordable environmentally-sound housing that supports residents' health and well-being.  Did You Know? Burpee is donating sales from its selection of 41 sunflower varieties to aid Ukraine relief efforts. Through Easter Sunday, April 17, the company is running a Sunflowers for Solidarity fundraiser.  So why not consider adding sunflowers for Ukraine to your spring gardening shopping list? For more about these stories:  https://myfixituplife.com/sunflowers-for-ukraine-affordable-healthy-homes/

Do you know how tall a building needs to be in order to qualify as a supertall tower? Find out that stat, why 10 percent of U.S. homes are unoccupied, and this year's popular St. Patrick's Day search on today's Fix it Up News.  For more about today's stories:  https://myfixituplife.com/supertall-towers-vacancy-rates-st-patricks-day/

Top news for today's Fix it Up News include the Disney neighborhood in the Coachella Valley, and what you need to know about natural gas phasing out of some cities across the U.S.  In Real Estate News Disney selected Greater Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley for the setting of its newest venture: a Disney-themed neighborhood. For more information, head over to storylivingbydisney.com In Planet News Gas heating and cooking are on their way out in some cities. For example, New York City has banned gas hookups for heat, hot water, and kitchen stoves in new construction starting 2024. Natural gas hook ups in some new buildings have already been banned in other cities around the country, including San Francisco; San Jose, California; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Seattle.  For more about these stores click here.   

Today's Fix it Up News includes the upward trend in vacant lot sales, national pi day, national napping day, and raised garden beds.  Real Estate News Sales of vacant lots are on the rise. According to Realtor.com, 32.4 percent more vacant lots were sold between January and October 2021 than in the same time period during 2020, and they say the increased activity in vacant lots is a result of the tight home sales market.  Did You Know? It's National Pi Day. It may be National Pi Day, but it's also national napping day. So that's good news for those celebrating 3.14 with a delicious pie treat.  Search Trends The Top DIY Search on Google last week was “raised garden bed,” and we'd love to know what you're growing.

Top stories for today's New Fix include string lights that keep mosquitos away, inaccessible sidewalks, and gardening trends.  In Real Estate News For the one in seven U.S. adults who have a mobility-related disability, it may not be a surprise that 65 percent of curb ramps and 48 percent of sidewalks in the U.S. are not accessible for people with disabilities, according to a recent study.   In Home Decor News TIKI brand is solving the mosquito vs light dilemma by combining the two with its new BiteFighter LED String Lights.The mosquito string lights provide warm lighting with mosquito repellency for up to 330 square feet. The active ingredient is metofluthrin, which can be toxic to pets and people. So be careful handling the replaceable pods. Did You Know? 62 percent of homeowners are planning to plant more this year than in 2021. A recent Axiom survey revealed why the growing interest. The top reason? Gardening's ability to lower stress, create an overall sense of health and well-being. For more information about these stories:  https://myfixituplife.com/anti-mosquito-light-inaccessible-sidewalks-gardening 

Today's News Fix includes stories about the top projects homeowners are planning for 2022, rising home values, and pro workshops at The Home Depot.  In Business News This year's most popular type of home project is heating-related, according to an Angi survey. Particularly, 84% of homeowners are planning home projects to combat drafty windows/doors (44%), uneven heating/cooling, and outdated HVAC systems (35% each).  In Real Estate News While home values rose by nearly 20 percent during some months last year, experts are predicting that the increasing rate of prices is expected to slow to around half the 2021 rate. Especially Phoenix, Tampa, and Miami reported the highest year-over-year gains with Phoenix's 33.1% year-over-year price increase in September, according to S&P Dow Jones. Did You Know? The Home Depot is now offering online workshops for Pros to help them manage and grow their businesses. Generally, the topics include social media for business, managing expenses, and industry trends. For more information about upcoming events, head over to The Home Depot. For more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/news-fix-top-home-projects-rising-house-values/

In today's home improvement and real estate News Fix the top stories are trends in housing starts and how the Amazon rainforest may be turning into grassland.  In Business News Housing demands outpaced 43 percent of home builders' ability to meet them during 2021. Still, 55 percent actually built more homes in 2021 than in 2020, according to a survey by ECI.  In Planet News The Amazon rainforest could transform into grassland, according to researchers at the U.K.'s University of Exeter who studied satellite data from 1996 to 2016.  Did You Know? Women made up only 11% of the construction industry in 2021, but they are nearly half of the entire U.S. workforce. To find out more about women in construction, head over to NAWIC.org. For more about these stories:  https://myfixituplife.com/news-fix-housing-starts-rainforest-shift-to-grassland/

Top stories for today's home improvement News Fix include Women in Construction Week and what homebuyers don't want to see during walkthroughs. Plus, FLEX Power Tools premiered its new battery tech last night with massive battery improvement claims.  Head over to the National Association of Women in Construction – NAWIC.org – to participate in events all week and to learn about the history of women in construction.  What do you think about the new batteries from Flex?  Is one week that's devoted to Women in Construction enough?  And is an outdated kitchen a turnoff or an remodeling opportunity?  For more about these stories, head over to: https://myfixituplife.com/news-women-in-construction-cringe-kitchens-tools/