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

Man Cave Wall Colors
| Updated September 12, 2023 | Published September 12, 2023

The color of the walls in a man cave is going to heavily influence the overall feel of the space, so determining the right color requires a lot of thought.

Sofa Colors for White Walls
| Updated September 11, 2023 | Published September 11, 2023

There are so many different colors of sofa that will look great alongside a white wall, depending on the type of style or atmosphere you want to achieve. In this article, we examine the perfect sofa shades that harmonize with white walls.

Types of Stucco
| Updated September 9, 2023 | Published September 9, 2023

Stucco is a type of exterior finish used on both residential and commercial buildings.

Hallway runner sizes
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Hallway runners typically come in two width sizes of 2 and 3 feet, and they come in a range of lengths ranging from 5 feet to 14 feet. Here, we explore the various standard hallway runner dimensions and explain how to measure for a hallway runner.

Swing Set Dimensions
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Having your own swing set in the backyard is every child’s dream, transforming a basic garden into a fun playground. If you’re interested in adding a swing set to your garden, the first thing to think about is how much space you need to accommodate the swing set.

What Color To Paint The Hallway
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If you’re thinking about giving your hallway a makeover, it’s worth putting some real consideration into the hallway paint color, because it can set the tone for the rest of your home. The hallway is the first room that visitors will see when they come to your home, so think about the kind of first impression you want to create.

Painting Back of Bookcase for a Perfect Finish
| Updated August 30, 2023 | Published August 30, 2023

A bookcase can serve as a focal point in any room thanks to its sheer size. Such an accent piece has become a necessity in every home, not just for storing books, but also for holding your souvenirs, crafts, and other knick knacks. By painting the back of a bookcase an attractive color, you can completely transform this essential book storage item. But what colors work best for the back of the bookcase? To give the shelves a new look, you can paint the back part bold or neutral, but it must be complementary to the rest of your room’s decor.

Lot Size vs. House Size
| Updated August 30, 2023 | Published August 30, 2023

Lot size refers to the total area of the land parcel where your property is situated. It includes outdoor space like the front yard, backyard, and the side yards. For example, a quarter-acre lot size equates to roughly 10,890 square feet of land.

What Color Siding Goes With Tan Brick
| Updated August 30, 2023 | Published August 29, 2023

Some colors of siding, like green, will make tan brick pop, while other colors, such as warm neutrals, will make the tan bricks less of a prominent feature. Here, we explore the best siding colors with tan bricks depending on the effect you want to achieve.

Accent Door Color for Red Brick House
| Updated February 3, 2024 | Published August 17, 2023

You can contrast against your red brick home by choosing a green-colored door, since red and green are complementary colors. Alternatively, embrace an entirely warm color palette by opting for an orange or wooden door. There is also the option of using neutral colors such as beige or white to try to tone down the effect of the red bricks if you find the color to be too harsh.

Door Rough Opening Sizes
| Updated August 14, 2023 | Published August 14, 2023

Door rough opening sizes are typically 2 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the door size. For instance, the rough opening for a 36 × 80-inch door should be 38 × 82.5 inches.

How to decorate a staircase wall
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The staircase wall is one of the largest areas of blank canvas in most homes, yet it is also the most underused. The great expanse of the wall along the side of a staircase will usually be double height, making it a prime spot of real estate for creating a feature. Here we explore ways to maximize your staircase wall’s potential with several decorative ideas.