Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Quick, easy decorate & design ideas to help you become the master of your own domain. Explore these tips and let your home improvement adventure begin!
Many designers swear by the science of color theory – the study of hues and how different colors work together to create a beautiful and harmonious space. For example, a red color scheme in the dining room encourages appetite, blue hues in the living room promote calmness and relaxation, and touches of yellow in the …
After painting I have two partially used cans of latex paint. I know that in storage it will be evaporation of water, benzene, toluene, and formaldehyde which results in paint hardening in 3-5 years. Can the shelf life be improved if all the air in the cans to be stored were replaced with water to …
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for the sale of your house. Whether it’s a fixer-upper or your long-term family home, freshening it up with the right colors can help your home sell faster and make you more money in any real estate market. According to a Zillow analysis of 32,000 property sales …
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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.
A new home build provides opportunities for features like an open floor plan, storage space and hardwood floors that would be far more expensive later on.
New Home Build? These 4 Design Choices Can Pay Big DividendsRead More
One of the most exciting things about buying a new home is decorating it. And between design shows on HGTV, home decor blogs, renovation podcasts and social media, there’s no shortage of inspiration. Your excitement for making a new home your own may cause you to want to tackle everything all at once and as …
7 Money-Saving Ways to Decorate and Furnish Your New HomeRead More
My house is in Evansville Indiana and was built in 1908. I want to paint our brick fireplace white. I know painting means it will be permanent which is fine with me. However, I saw that there are white brick stains and wanted to know if a white stain would be better than regular paint? …
If you’re ready to take your kitchen cabinets up a notch crown molding is a great way to go. It not only covers the space between the cabinets and ceiling, it adds an elegant, polished touch to your entire kitchen. You can cut and install crown molding above your cabinets on your own.
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New door trim is an inexpensive way to give any room a crisp new look. In this project, which will take you about an hour, we’ll walk you through how to install basic door trim. Here’s what you’ll need to take on this task.
Reclaimed wood paneling is a great way to give any room in your house a rustic look and feel. It’s also an excellent way to re‑use material that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Before starting this project, we recommend painting the wall or walls you’ll be paneling a dark color to blend in with the paneling.
Get tips on painting preparation. A good paint job can transform a room. A good painting plan means paint product choices, surface care, and choosing the right time of year to begin your painting project. Roll through the following painting preparation steps to come to a beautiful paint finish.
It used to be that plain, unfinished oak was the norm for hardwood floors. It was installed when the house was built and then it had to be stained and finished. But today, there’s dozens of durable choices available in hardwood floors, from light hues and dark stains to those that have distressed textures and …
How to Mix Hardwood Styles & Colors to Create Beautiful Personalized FloorsRead More
Valspar Signature paint plus primer is formulated with high-hiding and stain-resistant technology so you can easily paint over existing wall colors and wash off those inevitable stains. It resists scuffs and stains and delivers remarkable coverage in beautiful colors for beauty that lasts in even the busiest rooms. The 100% acrylic latex formula provides a …
Valspar Signature Paint Plus Primer Covers Well and Stands Up to StainsRead More
I think that bees get a bit of an unfair reputation. We hear the word and all it incites in us is fear. For some people, bees are actually one of the biggest fears that they have and I think that that’s pretty unwarranted. Sure, it’s not nice to be stung by one. In fact, …
If your home is bursting at the seams from a growing family, relatives returning to the nest or too few rooms serving too many uses, check out the bonus space underfoot. Finishing a basement greatly enhances your home’s value right along with your family’s comfort, especially when it comes to accommodating multiple generations under one …
Basement Finishing: How to Get the Best Bonus Space for Comfort & ValueRead More
Find out how natural non-toxic wood stains can be made from coffee, tea, raspberries, vinegar and walnut hulls. Find out how to apply and protect organic wood stains.
How to Make Natural Wood Stain Using Coffee, Berries & More!Read More
Learn how to install Curtain rod without drilling holes from the experts at The Money Pit. Curtain rod installation tips and free home improvement advice for all.
Get great tips on how to paint with fantastic results. Careful planning and preparation of your painting project will give you the painting results you desire. Paint comes in latex and oil-based formulations, with finishes ranging from flat to high-gloss. Choose the right brush for your paint project. Before you begin to paint, wash the areas to be painted with a TSP type cleaner, then take the time to fill all holes and cracks, and then sand the surface. Mask off all non painting surfaces to protect them from paint splatters. Now you're ready to paint!
While there are dozens of decor styles to choose from, farmhouse décor is more popular than ever. It evokes a very warm, welcoming and comfortable feeling, capturing the spirit of the American farmer who often decorated their homes with only what nature has to offer.
Holiday door decorations like a Christmas wreath can create a beautiful front entry. With the holiday season upon us, now is the perfect time for homeowners to spruce up the exterior of their homes with seasonal door decorations and a festive entryway before guests arrive.
Learn how to use your green smarts to make better choices, whether you’re shopping for paint, furniture, flooring or cleaning products.
What is the best way to go about smoothing a painted popcorn ceiling? Scraping it is much too hard, so I guess a skim coat is the way to go, but what is the best material to use for the skim coat?
Have you ever noticed that people will spend a lot of time and money choosing just the right color and quality of paint for their homes, but then grab any cheap old brush or roller off the rack to apply it with? And you were wondering why you always get sloppy brush and roller marks …
Paint Brushes Are Just as Important as Paint! Here’s WhyRead More
Good things come in small packages, and this is certainly the case when it comes to tiny houses. At no more than 500 square feet, these mini house design abodes are packed with functional designs–all aimed at making tiny living both comfortable and efficient. The only trouble is, how does one go about choosing the …
