Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Leslie Segrete is co-host of The Money Pit. She’s a home improvement expert with an eye for design and the skills to get the job done.
You can easily update the look of your dining room and create some inexpensive spare seating by shopping thrift store furnishings and changing the fabric on the seat cushions.
Add some green to your red, white and blue July Fourth celebration with sustainable party goods, accessories and tools.
Green Ideas for Celebrating the Red, White and BlueRead More
For the best interior painting results, you have to go beyond color and quality to choose the paint sheen that makes the most sense for the room and its uses. Learn about different paint sheens and where they work best.
Personalize a bland dorm room and add functionality by choosing colorful textiles, adding smart storage, and bringing in a few extra furnishings. Learn how to help your college student create a personality home away from home with these shopping strategies.
Dorm Room Decor That Adds Personality and FunctionalityRead More
All too often, the kids’ rooms are the smallest in a house or apartment. Finding room for all of their toys, games, books, and more can be an incredible challenge. If you’re looking for toy storage tips that can help transform a child’s room — without going through the painful process of getting rid of …
If you’re the host for your family's Thanksgiving feast, set the tone for a happy, relaxed celebration with early preparations. Find out what chores to do ahead of time to make your Thanksgiving table festive and beautiful.
5 Ways to Prep a Beautiful Thanksgiving Table Ahead of TimeRead More
Mice, rats and other residents tend to move indoors as fall's colder temperatures arrive. Learn how to keep rodents out of your home this fall.
5 Tips to Keep Critters Out of Your House This FallRead More
Make your backyard playground safer with protective groundcovers. Learn how deep your groundcover should be, and how far it should extend from the perimeter of play equipment.
Get tips for choosing paint colors Paint colors can be accomplished based on how you feel, or by which accessory or furniture you want to match. Chosing the right paint colors can also impact your mood.
As another school year begins, kids around the country are hitting the halls in their brand new duds. Unfortunately, it can often seem like their clothes are magnets for all different kinds of smears, smudges and stains. With the following stain removal tips, you’ll be able to get your kids’ clothes looking good as new again.
Back to School? 8 Stain Removal Tips to Keep Kids Clothes Clean!Read More
Adding attractive photos to your online listing is one of the most important things you can do to help sell your home. There are a number of budget-friendly ways to spruce up your home’s exterior and entice online viewers to your front door for an in-person look.
Amp Up Your Home’s Curb Appeal – and Web Appeal – in a WeekendRead More
Save money and protect your belongings by doing your own packing with methods used by the pros. Find out how to prepare for a house move with easy DIY packing tips.
Decorating a child’s bedroom is a chance to let your imagination run wild – something you don’t always get with home design. With just a small amount of time and money, you can create a space that feels special and reflects your child’s uniqueness.
Kids’ Room Design: Take Cues from Their Interests, ActivitiesRead More
You can make a big style statement in the bathroom without a lot of time or cost.Learn how to createa calming retreat by appealing to all five senses in your design.
Bathroom Decor: Take Style Tips from High-End HotelsRead More
Find out how Leslie renovated and updated the tiny kitchen in her home from the “Pepto-Bismol nightmare” it was when she bought it. Learn why she decided to hire a professional to do her tile backsplash rather than make it a DIY project.
Money Pit Kitchen Renovations Part I: Leslie’s StoryRead More
Looking for new kitchen backsplash ideas? Look no further. These five trends put a fresh spin on the traditional backsplash.
If you’re considering an updated look for your kitchen this year, mixed metals are one trend you might want to try. It’s a modern, unfussy look that embraces the eclectic and shuns the matchy-matchy.
If you’re big on grilling, don’t let winter get in your way. With some careful preparation and the right gear, you can keep on grilling despite snow fall and chilly temperatures.
When car seat recalls happen, it’s critically important that the parents who have purchased the affected car seats are informed as quickly as possible. The best way to ensure this is for parents to register the car seat with the manufacturer when they purchase it.
Would You Know if Your Child’s Car Seat Was Recalled? Register Now to Make SureRead More
My name is Leslie, and I’m a window box voyeur. During walks and bike rides with my kids, I keep a constant eye out for them – and am amazed time and time again by the stunning effect they have on a home’s exterior. And it’s not just well-manicured window boxes that pack a punch. …
Window Box Planters: What To Do With Them Through Winter?Read More
You’re running late. Your arms are full. It will only be a short drive. Your toddler is whining, and doesn’t want to climb into the booster seat. Sound familiar? If you’re a parent, my guess is “yes”! And if you occasionally give in, you’re not alone: Findings released by Safe Kids Worldwide in time for …
It’s National Child Passenger Safety Week – And Your Kids Might Be At RiskRead More
The porch is making a comeback, with homeowners and builders rediscovering the appeal and possibility of space that merges the comforts of being both indoors and out.
If you want to change your wall color on a whim, you can do it this weekend. That's part of the beauty of interior painting — it's quick, easy, and very affordable, and a great project for early summer. Get expert tips on choosing the perfect color and the type of paint that will give you the best results.
Interior Painting: a Great Diy Project for a Summer WeekendRead More
Digging without knowing the rough location of your utility lines is always a gamble. To avoid serious injury, service disruptions or fines, call 811 from anywhere in the country a few days before digging. Your utility companies will send a locator to mark the approximate location of your underground lines so you’ll be able to dig safely.
Spring Yard Projects: Remember to Call Before You DigRead More
