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

| Updated July 30, 2023 | Published December 14, 2020

Rain gutters do more than protect buildings’ foundations from downpours. By channeling rainwater out and away from your home, gutters minimize the risk of floods in basements or damaged siding that can harm your landscaping. What’s more, if you want to conserve water, gutters are the best solution as you can direct runoff into a rain barrel and use it as your garden’s reservoir.

Best Couch Cushion Foam 
| Updated August 4, 2022 | Published December 13, 2020

Cushion foam is one of the most important parts of a sofa that determines the seat’s lifespan and comfort. The foam cushion’s lifespan primarily depends on the foam’s quality and is often measured by the density of the foam. The weight or foam density isn’t something that many people pay much attention to when choosing couches, but it is, nevertheless one of the most important parts of a good-quality sofa. After all, it is the density that determines just how soft the couch is as well as how long it will last. Generally, the higher the foam density, the longer the couch will last.

the Best Two- Color Combinations for Bedroom Walls
| Updated December 10, 2023 | Published December 13, 2020

When it comes to remodeling your bedroom, the kind of furniture and bedding you want to buy should be on the bottom of your list. Your biggest decision is the color you’ll be choosing for your bedroom walls. The color scheme of your bedroom walls are the determining factors that will help you decide on the most appropriate fixtures and fittings. While most people think of the same paint color for the walls throughout their room, why not consider two color combos instead?

Lego Alternatives
| Updated February 2, 2021 | Published December 12, 2020

Lego is arguably the most popular children’s in existence, and in fact, in 2015, the Lego Group became the largest toy company in the world based on revenue. As awesome as Lego is, you might want to learn about alternatives to Lego to encourage diversity of possibilities in your children’s toy collection. You may also want to try engaging children in creative play who may have gotten bored with Lego or who aren’t old enough to enjoy it yet, by introducing Lego alternatives.

Types of Scissors
| Updated February 4, 2024 | Published December 12, 2020

Scissors might seem like a fairly basic cutting tool, but there are many different varieties that can assist in a whole host of tasks around the home, garden, and for use in hobbies or different professions. Find out about the different types of scissors here.

Barndominiums
| Updated February 2, 2021 | Published December 11, 2020

If you’ve never heard of barndominiums, or you’re curious about this house style, then it’s about time you knew about the practical living solutions of barndos. Over the years, this modern alternative living idea has caught the attention of ranch dwellers in rural areas. Thanks to the barn-like features of barndominiums, their character is what sets them apart from other farmhouse style homes.

Wall Decor for Dining Room
| Updated October 21, 2022 | Published December 10, 2020

So your dining room has the right table and comfortable chairs, but what about the decorative extras to bring some personality into the room? When thinking of the right wall decor for dining room, you can let your creative juices flow by experimenting with different add-ons. Whether you like the traditional or modern interior decorating style, by going with something completely unexpected and bold, you can impress your guests the next time you decide to entertain them in your dining room.

Boho Curtains
| Updated September 15, 2022 | Published December 9, 2020

Why hang a pair of plain window dressings when you can opt for unique boho curtains? Filled with intriguing patterns and colors, these exotic curtains will bring out your artistic  and carefree character. But finding exotic bohemian style curtains may be a little difficult, especially if you’ve never looked for such window dressings. Our buying guide will help you choose from a variety of different bohemian style curtains for any room of your house. But first, let’s get to know a little about this chic and unusual decorating trend.

Tile Removal Tools
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published December 5, 2020

If you want to make improvements to your home, then updating your tiles is a great place to start. Tiles, whether they are wall tiles or floor tiles, set the base for the remainder of your interior design. Dated tiles, even if you update the rest of your interior, can really make a room look old fashioned.

Sculpting Clay
| Updated January 14, 2024 | Published December 1, 2020

If you are an experienced sculptor wanting to learn about other types of sculpting clay you could use, or someone completely new to sculpting wanting to find out about the easiest clay to start out with, then this guide about the different types of sculpting clay available is for you.

Horseshoe Pit
| Updated December 3, 2023 | Published November 28, 2020

Rather than going out and finding a suitable pitch to play in, why not build your own horseshoe pit in your lawn. Once you know the basics of common horseshoe pit dimensions and how they are measured, you’ll be able to get started right away! Read on to learn more

Sandless Floor
| Updated November 29, 2020 | Published November 28, 2020

A newly refinished floor can beautify any room, but the process tends to get a little messy. Sanding hardwood floors is an expensive and arduous job that most of us would like to avoid. Sandless floor refinishing, however, promises to give us a beautifully clean floor without all the sanding mess. But is it really true? In this article, we’ll delve into how sandless floor refinishing works, its pros and cons, as well as instructions on how you can refinish your hardwood floors without sanding.