Diggerslist.com, the online source of cheap, unused, reclaimed and recycled building materials has just gone national. A sort of Craigslist for flooring, roofing, tile -- you name it -- Diggerslist had previously only been available to a big handful of metropolitan...
Want any easy way to buy or sell construction material? Operating much like a Craigslist for builders, the new site exchangebucket.com matches sellers and buyers. A free service, exchangebucket.com started in Northern California but has aspirations to grow across the...
Discover Card wants to give you money back on your home improvement purchases. During the months of April and May, Discover Cardmembers can sign up for the Cashback Bonus program to get as much as 5% back on purchases towards home improvement projects. With the...
Who says Black Friday has to be a day in November, or even just one day, for that matter? Not Home Depot. In a move that smacks of marketing genius (as in a ploy to get us to spend more money), Home Depot has decided to hold their Black Friday in the spring. And as if...
I've never been prouder to say I am a TD Bank customer. The East Coast commercial bank is going to pay off the mortgage of one lucky homeowner (up to $250,000). Anyone who applies for a TD Bank mortgage between March 7 and April 30 will be entered into the drawing....
We just want to applaud Sears Holding for launching its "Heroes at Home" Wish Registry, a program that gives support to military service members, veterans and family members. Sears customers can use the Heroes at Home website to make donations and buy gift cards for...
We've all searched Craigslist and Freecycle for roofing, flooring and other home renovation scraps. Sometimes we hit the jackpot and sometimes we get sidetracked and buy a new TV instead. Whoops. So we were really psyched to hear about Diggerslist.com, dedicated to...
Every night before bed, my husband and I take turns reading to our three-year-old son. Because he loves tools and animals, I thought he'd love the book, Monkey with a Tool Belt by Chris Monroe. I was right. But, even better, I like reading it to him. This is a book...
If you're a last-minute shopper or still have a couple outstanding gifts to buy, here is a short roundup of some interesting ideas that may help you finish off your list.The Ramnarace Metalcraft Collection contains handcrafted, cast-iron aluminum housewares designed...
I am in love...with my new duvet cover from Crate and Barrel. Some women have an obsession with shoes or handbags. I have a love affair with bedding—duvet covers in particular. They are one of the easiest and affordable ways to change the look of your room. I am very...
