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

11 Stunning Front Door Colors for a White House
| Updated April 10, 2023 | Published June 17, 2021

When it comes to increasing your white home’s curb appeal, there are many improvements you can make to your front entrance. While a cobblestone driveway or landscaped front garden make beautiful scenery, nothing is quite as outstanding as a stunning front door color.

Alternatives to Sandbags for Flooding
| Updated April 10, 2023 | Published June 16, 2021

Anyone who has experienced a flood or watched footage of one on TV will probably have noticed that sandbags are commonly used as protection against floodwater. But are sandbags the best choice in a flood, and what alternatives are there to consider? Read on for all the information you need on the alternatives to sandbags for flooding.

Zillow Alternatives
| Updated June 16, 2021 | Published June 16, 2021

When searching for a new home to buy or rent, you’ll want to cover all bases to make sure you’re aware of all the options available in order to make the most informed decision. Zillow is an enormously popular real estate platform with good reason; it is easy to use and is full of accurate and up-to-date information on property listings.

Alternative to Pocket Door
| Updated April 9, 2023 | Published June 15, 2021

Pocket doors are a good solution for doorways in many situations, for example, to close off a room occasionally but allow continuity and connection between rooms when the doors are open. However, they aren’t for everyone, and if you’ve moved into a home with pocket doors, you aren’t a fan of, you might be wondering what you can replace them with.

Types of Pianos
| Updated April 9, 2023 | Published June 15, 2021

A piano, or pianoforte in full, is a stringed percussion instrument invented by Italian Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori in the early 1700s. Other instruments, mainly the harpsichord and clavichord, existed and were popular at the time. Both were also stringed instruments played using a keyboard.

Types of Pool Tables
| Updated April 9, 2023 | Published June 14, 2021

Pool tables may not be a necessity for many families, but it can’t be denied that it’s a good addition to your home if you like playing pool. Just think of the possibilities when you have one at home– you can play pool with your family members and friends during the weekend. Or you can master your pool skills and even relax after a long day at work. 

Tongue and Groove Porch Flooring Options
| Updated March 2, 2024 | Published June 14, 2021

Plank flooring has certainly evolved over the years. Gone are the days of rough-hewn boards nailed to floor joists on uneven surfaces. Today, the innovative techniques used in wooden flooring installation have resulted in smooth, level boards. Deck or porch flooring is something that’s instantly noticeable as soon as you approach your front door. It must, therefore, look unique and visually appealing.

Types of Walls
| Updated April 12, 2023 | Published June 14, 2021

A wall, in the most simplistic terms, is a solid vertical structure; however, there are many types of walls that can be made from numerous materials and serve a whole host of purposes. Here we cover the many different types of walls used in construction or around the home and garden.

Types of Oven
| Updated April 9, 2023 | Published June 14, 2021

No modern home is complete without an oven. They are loved for their multifunctional abilities. They are of different types and are capable of carrying out a range of functions.

Types of Garages
| Updated April 9, 2023 | Published June 13, 2021

If you’re thinking of having a new garage added onto your property, or you’re looking at buying a new home and want to figure out which one offers a garage that best suits your family’s needs, you’ll need to know all of the types of garages that exist and how they are best used. Here we look at all of the common types of garages and discuss which scenarios they work best for.

Types of Flashlights
| Updated April 8, 2023 | Published June 12, 2021

A flashlight is an essential device, especially during power outages, camping trips, or when you’re going to a dark place. Typically, it consists of a light source that is mounted to a reflector, a transparent cover that protects the light source, a switch, and a battery. All these parts are enclosed in a case.

Modern Kitchen Appliances
| Updated July 13, 2022 | Published June 10, 2021

Nowadays, the idea of a 15-minute dinner is no longer a marketing gimmick. Thanks to modern appliances, you often just need to stick a few vegetables in a processor to have the base for a stew in 2 minutes – or stick a pre-seasoned piece of beef on a pre-programmable oven, and let dinner take care of itself while you have a long, relaxing shower. Let’s go over many types of modern kitchen appliances.