I Heart HGTV

HGTV Magazine always comes through for pages of cool DIY ideas, budget decorating buys and totally doable redos, but sometimes the greatest inspiration is born from eyeing some seriously stylish homes. We wouldn’t call it stealing (OK, maybe a little), but being a copycat has never looked better.

These families full of spare-time remodelers, DIY decorators, and everyday homeowners just like you opened their doors for HGTV Magazine‘s June issue, and we’re giving you pre-newsstand access. Go ahead: Take these awe-inspiring ideas for your own home. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

For most people, finding a vintage yellow stove in the basement of their new home would only pose the question of how to remove the massive appliance. The Stephens family, on the other hand, saw only possibilities in the 20-year-old La Cornue range. They designed their entire home around the piece—and got it up and running again)!

Shannon Quimby’s home is both brand new and rather old. Before knocking down the existing structure to build their new home, she and her husband salvaged tons of recyclable items. Fast-forward (or travel backward) into her new kitchen full of reused and repurposed DIY items to get your creative juices flowing.

All of the HGTV Magazine house tours are fabulous in their own right, but this transformation from shack to breathtaking beach house just might take the cake. Click through the entire photo gallery to look at the amazing before-and-after images, and see how the Brooks family is enjoying their waterfront home now.

For all this and so much more (RE: expert advice on just what to buy, the right color to paint your house and a guide to get your home vacation-ready), pick up your copy when it hits stands on May 14, or become a subscriber here.

From funky plants to creative landscapes and flower arrangements, HGTV users have shared thousands of beautiful gardening pictures just in time for spring. Check out some of our favorite gardens shared with #lovehome.

Keep sharing your pictures on Instagram and Twitter with #lovehome and make sure to follow @HGTV on Instagram.

For many of you, a house becomes a home when you’ve added your personal touch.  Check out some of our favorite design, decor and DIY pictures shared with #lovehome.

Keep sharing your pictures on Instagram and Twitter with #lovehome and make sure to follow @HGTV on Instagram.

It’s here! It’s here! Our sister site, DIYNetwork.com, just launched an awesome new blog, Made + Remade. Made + Remade covers every thing you need for projects around your home – from DIY mayonnaise to rewiring a vintage lamp and everything in between. Meet the DIY team and check out their latest projects at blog.diynetwork.com/maderemade.

I clearly have cupcakes on the brain. It’s been two baby showers in two weeks for me. While cupcake mania may be on the wane nationally, they still make the cut at most parties I attend. If I’m going to make them, and it seems I am, I want to make them cute. Fortunately, Liz has more cupcake decorating ideas.

I think this guy is my favorite for springtime.

Normally I fight the exclamation point. I say to our writers, “If you woudn’t yell it, a period will do.” But I would yell, “salsa!” today because we finally crested 80 degrees, tomatoes are planted, decks and patios are primed and salsa is one of the greatest pleasures of summer.

First up for me: I am going to use this salsa fresca recipe 100 times.

Then when I need to mix it up: I’ll try this fresh corn and avocado salsa recipe.

When summer is winding down and I can’t bear that it’s almost over: I will learn about canning salsa.

Where is your bowl? This one is all for me.

Friends, family, food, home and exciting firsts – that’s what #lovehome means to many HGTV users. Check out some of our favorite sweet moments shared with #lovehome.

Keep sharing your pictures on Instagram and Twitter with #lovehome and make sure to follow @HGTV on Instagram.

You’ve seen brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott turn run-down homes into dream spaces on Property Brothers and help families sell hard-to-move properties in order to buy forever homes on Buying and Selling…all with a light-hearted competitive spirit.

This summer, real estate agent Drew and licensed contractor Jonathan will take on their biggest challenge yet: Brother Vs. Brother, the ultimate renovation showdown. The two brothers will lead two teams and work to add value to two homes — and the last team member standing will walk away with a $50,000 cash prize.

Check out a sneak peek of this exciting new show:

The show premieres on July 21 at 10 pm/9c — stay tuned for more sneak peeks.

Planting a garden is one of the best parts about spring – but it can also be one of the most expensive. The crew at HGTVGardens.com has a six great tips for keeping your garden growing on a budget. All it takes is some creative thinking and the commitment to just do it yourself.

1. Free Advice
2. Organic Matter
3. Propagating
4. Seeds
5. Group Action
6. Recycle

Learn more about the six steps to gardening on a budget at HGTVGardens.com

Do you love the colors and paint in the HGTV 2013 Smart Home? Then you are a fan of HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams – and you’re in luck! Today is the final day of a four-day sale where you can get 40% off paints and stains. Learn more about the sale details and get shopping on www.sherwin-williams.com.