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

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.

Dark Brown Leather Sofa Decorating Ideas
| Updated August 14, 2022 | Published March 3, 2021

Leather sofas are making a comeback as an integral part of a modern living room.. Since dark brown is a forgiving upholstery color when it comes to stains, it is a smart choice for households with young children or pets. Brown couches, especially dark brown leather ones, are often picked for their practicality and luxurious look. But they can be a little intimidating in neutral and dark interiors.

Parts of a Desk
| Updated August 5, 2022 | Published March 1, 2021

Whether you’re building a desk or wanting to make sure you take every aspect into consideration before you buy a desk, it helps to know about the various parts of a desk. We’ll discuss everything that might be included in both writing desks and computer desks.

Types of Wood Cutting Tools
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published February 28, 2021

Unless you’re a martial arts expert who can karate chop boards in half, you’re going to need some sort of tool to cut wood. But what tool do you need? That depends on what type of cut you’re trying to make. These are the various types of wood cutting tools and what to use them for.

Decorate a Large Wall
| Updated July 28, 2022 | Published February 26, 2021

Trying to figure out how to decorate a large wall in your living room or bedroom? You’re not alone! Filling large walls is one of the most common interior design dilemmas and we can see why. Staring at a blank wall can be intimidating, but deciding on what to hang on it can be downright overwhelming.