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in 1991, Tim Allen had yet to become the household name behind the voice of Toy Story‘s Buzz Lightyear or Saint Nick himself in The Santa Clause. Then he was a standup comedian who had worked his way up to earn his own sitcom. when Home Improvements debuted on ABC on September 17, 1991, audiences immediately connected with the antics of Allen as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, a Detroit area man with his own home improvement show called Tool Time. The series was about more than the guy who constantly accidentally destroyed something or hurt himself in

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7 Best Home Improvement Shows to Watch on Netflix

If you’re looking for something on Netflix to binge-watch (after you’ve finished Bridgerton and everything Bridgerton-adjacent, of course), now’s the perfect time to consider our favorite home design shows. From room makeover challenges to organization transformations, these shows inspire us to redecorate, tidy up, and reimagine our space.


Whether focused on making your home more functional with clever storage solutions or you just want to drool over expensive renovations, these Netflix home improvement shows have you covered. Some even touch on fashion upgrades, so take a look!



Get Organized With The Home Edit

If Tidying Up with Marie Kondo sparked

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Ty Pennington on being ‘the OG’ of home renovation shows 22 years after ‘Trading Spaces’

(Photo: HGTV)

Ty Pennington, the OG of home renovation shows, talks about hosting HGTV’s Rock the Block. (Photo: HGTV)

Ty Pennington never could have predicted his TV career longevity when he first stepped on the set of Trading Spacesslinging his tool belt, back in 2000. Over two decades later, the carpenter-craftsman-designer is juggling multiple shows on HGTV, including Rock the Block, for which he serves as host with his signature high-energy style. The show’s fourth season premieres on Monday.

“It’s funny — when I meet new people on HGTV, they’re like, ‘Oh my God, you’re the OG,'” he tells

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This Underutilized Costco Membership Perk Can Save You Big on Your Next Home Renovation Project

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Yvan DubA / iStock.com

Your Costco membership includes a number of major perks that go beyond access to the warehouse club. These include discounts on travel, pharmacy services and — famously — access to some of the cheapest gasoline you can find in the US. But you may not know that your Costco membership also grants you access to affordable homes and installation services.

Here’s a closer look at what this perk entails.

Costco’s Best Deals? Employee Reveals 10 Standout Buys for Your Money
Learn: How To Build Your Savings From Scratch

Costco Home and Installation Services: The Details

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‘Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan downplays domestic violence allegation: ‘Blown out of proportion’

“Home Improvement” star Zachery Ty Bryan downplayed a 2020 altercation between him and Johnnie Faye Cartwright, who at the time was the actor’s secret girlfriend.

Bryan, who had been seeing Cartwright for two years while married, was arrested in October 2020 and charged with felony strangulation, fourth-degree assault, coercion, fishing, harassment and interference with making a police report. The police dropped the charges besides fishing and fourth-degree assault, and Bryan chose to plead guilty.

He now says the arrest “got so blown out of proportion” and downplayed the events that occurred in a new interview.

“We didn’t even really get

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People claiming to have been duped by ‘Home Improvement’ star’s crypto scam say it was a ‘gut punch’

Actor Zachery Ty Bryan

Actor Zachery Ty Bryan attends PS ARTS and OneWest Bank’s Express Yourself 2016 at Barker Hangar on November 13, 2016 in Santa Monica, California.Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for PS ARTS

  • Former actor Zachery Ty Bryan is accused of pocketing $50,000 as part of a crypto scam.

  • The four people told The Hollywood Reporter that Bryan promised to invest their money.

  • However, they say they have yet to see a return.

Former “Home Improvement” star Zachery Ty Bryan is accused of taking people’s money as part of a cryptocurrency scam, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Bryan’s profile has resurfaced years after

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The Little-Known Secret to Turning Your Lawn Green Literally Overnight

When you’re selling your house, it’s no secret that curb appeal is the key to making a great first impression.

Spiffing up your landscaping and creating appealing outdoor spaces are two top ways to boost your home’s curb appeal. But what if you have brown spots, brown hedges, or even an entirely brown lawn—and the first open house is next week?

Well, there’s a short-term fix that can turn your yard green overnight: turf paint.

“Lawn paint is a water-based, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly solution specifically formulated to give the grass a vibrant green color,” says Gene Caballero, founder

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