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

Types of Desks
| Updated January 4, 2024 | Published March 8, 2021

Desks were traditionally for writing and storing documents. However, as you would learn after reading this article, desks can also serve a variety of purposes. Learning the different types of desks can help you determine which one is for you, especially if you’re shopping for one.

Standard Door Sizes
| Updated September 6, 2021 | Published March 7, 2021

A door may be a simple machine, but installing or replacing one requires accurate measurements. A door that is too big for the opening will not close. On the other hand, if it is too small, it won’t lock. Without proper alignment, a door may not open, close, or seal. While most doors can be bought from stores, yours can be custom-made. This article will cover the different standard sizes for various kinds of doors to help you choose the right door size for your home.

Standard Curtain Sizes
| Updated October 30, 2023 | Published March 7, 2021

If this is the first time you are ordering curtains, you may be tempted to just order something that just manages to cover the windows. But there’s much more to curtain sizes than that – so before you mar your wall forever, make sure to find out what options are available and which one would fit you best.

Wood Floors Match Throughout House
| Updated October 10, 2021 | Published March 7, 2021

Whether you’re building a new house or remodeling, an important question to answer is, “Should wood floors match throughout the house?” What are the decorating rules for using two different types of wood flooring? How do you separate different types of wood floors?

Porch Paint Colors
| Updated January 4, 2024 | Published March 7, 2021

A home’s front porch is supposed to be a quintessentially fun part of the house. It’s rarely a good place to set up your home office or study – instead, it should be the backdrop of your quiet summer evenings or a place to continue the conversation after a dinner party.

Porch Flooring
| Updated October 22, 2022 | Published March 7, 2021

Whether you’re building a new porch or resurfacing your existing porch, you have a lot of porch flooring options to choose from. We’ll take a look at the pros and cons of each one to give you a better idea of what you might like to use on your porch.

High Pile Carpet
| Updated August 4, 2022 | Published March 4, 2021

Do you want the feel of luxury carpet in your home? Then you want high pile carpet. Let’s take a look at what we mean when we say “high pile” and the different types of high pile carpet available.

Best Lighting for Vaulted Ceilings
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published March 4, 2021

If you have a vaulted ceiling, you might be wondering about your lighting options, as traditional ceiling-mounted lights can look awkward on vaulted ceilings and produce inferior lighting. This guide will help you learn about the possible options and find the best lighting for your vaulted ceiling.

Put a TV in Front of a Window
| Updated October 10, 2021 | Published March 4, 2021

The short answer is yes, you can put a TV in front of a window. There may be better places to put it, though, so we’ll go over all the options to help you decide.

Painting a Room
| Updated July 15, 2022 | Published March 4, 2021

Painting a room is the easiest way to upgrade a home and give it your personal touch. Whether you’ve just moved to a new house or simply need a change of scenery, painting your room is a great way of boosting your mood and increasing the resale value of your home.

Dress a Kitchen Window
| Updated October 9, 2021 | Published March 4, 2021

Kitchen windows play an important role in bringing natural light and ventilation into the kitchen. No matter their size, location, or shape, they all have the same function. When it comes to decorating your kitchen window, there are many eye-catching ideas that make a pleasant and positive atmosphere.

Rustic Burlap Curtains
| Updated January 18, 2024 | Published March 3, 2021

Rustic burlap curtains add an authentic and natural texture in a farmhouse style home. But if you’ve never heard of such window dressings, you’re not alone. Here we will delve into all the interesting facts about burlap and show you a list of our favorite picks.