Home Improvement

Explore tips & tricks to improve and transform the specific aspects of your home for the better – from home exteriors, furniture, walls, and ceilings to garage, flooring, and outdoors.

Home Improvement

Mezzanine Floor
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published July 15, 2022

A mezzanine floor can be a great solution for creating extra floor space if you have tall or vaulted ceilings. Here we look at the pros and cons of mezzanine floors, along with the types of mezzanine floors commonly available, the ways you might choose to use them, and the typical costs associated with both residential and industrial mezzanine levels.

What Rug Color Goes with Light Wood Floors
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published July 11, 2022

When you have light wood floors in your home, a great way to highlight their beauty is to add a rug. Not only are these floor coverings functional, but they are also aesthetically appealing. Rugs help protect the wood floors from damage caused by pets or young children, thus an ideal option for bedrooms, hallways, dining rooms and living rooms.

7 Wall Colors that Go with Concrete Floors
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The most important element is to make sure your concrete floors are matched flawlessly with the wall color. This is why we’ve decided to delve into this topic a bit further by giving you some wall color suggestions with images so you can pick the one you like for your concrete floors. Let’s get started now!

Shingle Sizes
| Updated October 10, 2022 | Published July 5, 2022

Standard shingles are traditionally sold in 12″x36″ or 12″x39″ sizes. The latter is more common these days since it allows more overlap from one shingle to the next.

How to Gloss Paint a Door
| Updated April 18, 2024 | Published July 2, 2022

Gloss paint looks great on doors, but if you make a mistake, the glossy surface can highlight your error. Below, we’ll cover how to get the best finish using gloss paint.

How to Stabilize Bookshelf on Carpet
| Updated July 31, 2022 | Published July 2, 2022

There are multiple ways to stabilize a bookshelf on carpet. Attach it to the wall with brackets. Use felt pads under the base of your bookcase.

Can Sliding Patio Doors be Reversed
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published June 28, 2022

Sliding patio doors can be reversed, but it’s not a simple process. A sliding patio door is made up of several parts that must be disassembled, re-routed, and put back together again.

What Kind of Paint Can You Use on Outdoor Furniture
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published June 28, 2022

People are turning to DIY more than ever, and painting is a great way to update your home for less. However, you should know exactly what kind of paint you’re using – and how to use it – before starting.  

Rooms with Dark Walls and Light Floors
| Updated July 20, 2022 | Published June 26, 2022

If you want to create a dramatic look for the interior look of your home to play around with a room’s proportions, an easy trick is to paint your walls a dark color and your floors a light tone for contrast. Light color floors give the room a brighter feel and help it appear bigger than it really is.

How to Keep Barn Door on Track
| Updated November 16, 2022 | Published June 26, 2022

Barn doors are all the rage in home decor, but what can you do if your much-loved barn door keeps coming off track? In this article, we’ll go into some effective ways to keep your barn doors in place.

What Color Goes with Caramel Walls
| Updated June 25, 2022 | Published June 25, 2022

Just like tan and beige, caramel is a neutral color that blends well with bold hues. When you have painted your walls caramel, a classy addition to your living or sleeping space is a combination of cool and warm tones for a perfect balance.

Fix Bleach Stain on Carpet  
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published June 24, 2022

The bleachy smell of a cleaning product is probably your home’s best indication that you’ve had an accident. But now, you’re left with a bleach stain on the carpet. Don’t worry—we’ll show you how to get rid of it.