Poll results: DIY or DFY?

The poor economy hasn't exactly been pushing Yourhomers to pick up their hammers: in last week's poll, nearly three-quarters of respondents (at 73 per cent) said the economy hadn't persuaded them to go the do it yourself, rather than done for you, route.

The remaining 27 per cent said the economy had motivated them to give projects around the house a go.

And, for those of us who may still be a touch intimidated by those looming home maintenance projects (check out our fall to-do list here), this weekend's Fall Home Show will be chock full of DIY tips! Read the full story.

Also, find out why the BILD president says now is the time to renovate and get tips from HGTV's House Poor on how to keep that renovation spending in check.

This week, we're looking at the kickoff of the holiday, and entertaining, season with some tips to lessen the stress of hosting a Thanksgiving feast. And, cause I'm nosy, I want to know how many of you brave souls will be hosting your own dinners? Let me know in the front page poll. 

For some more weekend reading, be sure to check out Colin and Justin's bumblebee-inspired makeover, a sneak peek at the upcoming International Home Show and a profile of a furniture shop that's avoided the recessionary blues.