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

What is a Tandem Garage?
| Updated August 26, 2021 | Published August 3, 2021

Tandem is a Latin word that means “length.” It’s essentially a nice arrangement in which everything is aligned with each other and works together perfectly. Originally, the name was used to describe animals queuing up in alignment, but the meaning was later extended to tiny vehicles such as motorcycles. Now it’s used to describe a particular kind of garage.

8 Vinyl Siding Colors to Increase Curb Appeal
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published August 1, 2021

A home’s exterior colors are the first impression they make on passersby. Vinyl siding is by far the most noticable feature. Therefore, the color should reflect the home’s architectural style, size, roof color, landscaping and not forgetting the neighborhood.

Does Concrete Absorb Water?
| Updated July 19, 2022 | Published July 31, 2021

The answer is yes! Concrete does absorb water; in fact, concrete moisture is one of the toughest issues faced by today’s flooring contractors. One has to take some extreme waterproofing measures if you want to impede water transmission on concrete.

What Color Curtains Go With Orange Walls?
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published July 31, 2021

Orange is a unique color that contributes immensely to the home’s aesthetics. This bold and dynamic color lies between red and yellow, but admittedly, it’s not commonly seen in a home’s interiors. The reason for this lies in the difficulty of finding the right complementary colors to pair with orange. Since it is such a special color that’s often associated with happiness and joy, it is well worth considering in your home.

How to Hang a Blanket on a Wall
| Updated July 31, 2021 | Published July 31, 2021

Just when you think you have everything nailed down in interior design, your interior decorator educates you on a century-old form of wall hanging for deco that is hanging blankets on walls. Traditional wall hanging is usually composed in the confines of framed pictures and art. Other creative homeowners opt to hang woven baskets, hats, plants, plates, and a whole lot more. Throw blankets are the most commonly used blankets for this venture since their size nestles between a normal blanket and a quilt.

Drop Ceiling
| Updated January 15, 2024 | Published July 31, 2021

Whether you are remodeling your home or made the decision to build a new property, the type of ceiling you should install can be a little confusing. To transform the feel and look of your home, why not consider a suspended ceiling, otherwise known as a drop ceiling. This ceiling type will add a unique decorative feature to your basement, study room or even living room.

Types of Rocking Chairs
| Updated August 7, 2022 | Published July 30, 2021

A rocking chair is a great piece of furniture, and it offers numerous benefits. For example, it can provide relaxation. In fact, a lot of people spend their afternoons on a rocking chair because it is soothing and relaxing. Aside from that, the sloping angle of this furniture can also provide ergonomic benefits.

Dumbwaiter Design
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 30, 2021

If you don’t know what a dumbwaiter is exactly or are eager to explore the different models and options available, then this article is for you. We have compiled all the “must-know” information on dumbwaiter design, mechanics, and costs.

Engineered Wood in Kitchen
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 30, 2021

Engineered wood is also known as composite wood or manufactured board. It’s a man-made wood product. But don’t be misled by its names – it’s not entirely synthetic, and it’s also far from being a cheap plastic knock-off that only mimics the appearance of wood. 

Best Chalkboard Paint
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 30, 2021

Chalkboard paint is a type of paint that gives a matte finish suitable for writing on with chalk. In this article, we’ll go into detail about the best chalkboard paint for your current or next project.

Best Hidden Deck Fasteners
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 30, 2021

Having a deck in your home not only provides a beautiful place for you and your friends and family to chill and relax, but it also increases the value of your home, adds aesthetic appeal, and provides more square footage to accommodate people in your home during such occasions as a summer barbecue, family reunion among others. This is the reason deck building is a popular practice among many homeowners, with a good number of them even choosing to DIY the project.

Where to Place Bathroom Rugs
| Updated August 20, 2023 | Published July 29, 2021

When you buy a bathroom rug, it is very important to choose the perfect location to place it. If it is too close to the toilet or bath, then it will get very wet and may start to spoil quickly and get ruined. You can’t do away with bathroom rugs; they are a great addition to any bathroom as they can complement color schemes and make a room. Having a rug in the bathroom can transform the room to make it look bigger and more aesthetically pleasing to the eye.