TV Host and DIY Star Shares Innovative and Affordable Ways to Improve your Home
 
Now is the perfect time for homeowners to tackle all those home improvement projects. While the weather conditions are just right, summer is the perfect time to assess, repair and make upgrades to your home. In fact, creating a beautiful and comfortable outdoor living space has become a national obsession while sheltering in place, according to Chip Wade, the Emmy-winning host of Elbow Room, Curb Appeal: The Block and several other HGTV shows, which are fan favorites. Just in time to take advantage of DIY home improvements, Chip shares some affordable ideas to create or rejuvenate their home. Wade will inspire summer projects and some ways to get ready for an enjoyable fall.  

ONE PROJECT NEEDED PROJECT THIS YEAR
Painting is the most affordable way to freshen up any home, and now it’s easy to paint like a pro. HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams just introduced its new and improved Everlast Exterior Paint & Primer, now with water beading technology. The innovative technology repels water off painted surfaces to help protect homes against moisture while elevating curb appeal. Everlast Exterior Paint & Primer combines the design expertise of HGTV with the legendary quality of Sherwin-Williams. You can find it exclusively at Lowe’s. For more information, visit www.sherwin-williams.com

NEW TECHNOLOGY YOU WOULD RECOMMEND
You probably have heard the old contractor mantra, “measure twice, cut once” but now the measuring part, just got a lot easier. Say hello to Carta from Plott. Carta is the world’s first digital measuring wheel to virtually map any outdoor space in real time. It works with your smartphone to virtually measure any outdoor space and transmits information to the Let’s Plott app. Carta then guides users to the points in real life to complete a variety of tasks, enhancing the efficiency of construction projects. Buy it now at Lowe’s, Amazon or the Let’s Plott website www.letsplott.com/carta

TECH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INSIDE OF THE HOME
You can update your home by installing a smart thermostat. I recommend ecobee’s Smart Thermostat with voice control. It seamlessly regulates your home's temperature while reducing its energy consumption, helping you save money while keeping you cool and comfortable during the hot summer months. Easy to install and even easier to enjoy, ecobee learns and adapts to your routine for comfort when you’re home, and reduced energy use when you’re away. It can save consumers up to 23% on cooling costs, which is something we can all appreciate. The ecobee Smart Thermostat costs just under $250. For more infomation, visit www.ecobee.com

ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR HANDY PRODUCTS
My wife and I are always moving pictures around and redecorating our space, but man, I hate feeling like the nails wont up the heavy items.  I just found the 3M ™CLAW Drywall Picture hanger. It goes into drywall with no tools or studs, and hangs items up to 45 pounds. It’s been a great solution to all of my problems because it makes hanging those heavy art projects easy. It only takes a simple push of your thumbs, so you can do it by yourself. Ditch your measuring tape and level and use the Spot Marker to get the right placement with ease.  A little new décor can go a long way to freshen up a space. For more information, visit www.3M.com/CLAW