Use upcycled wine bottles to create inexpensive lighting for a wine cellar, kitchen, bar or dining room. Get The Step By Step Guide    

Eating healthier, getting in shape and finding a creative outlet are among the common resolutions you can tackle at home. Some New Year’s resolutions, such as climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or learning to fly a plane, definitely require you leaving your house. But for many common resolutions that focus on your body, spirit and mind, there’s … Continue reading "10 Inspiring Ways Your Home Can Help With Your Resolutions"

Clever ways to declutter your home! Create the perfect places to stash all of your stuff. Whether you own a tiny home lacking closet storage, or you are trying to organize the space you have—the first step is to get building. This article shows 37 projects that are sure to help you manage your messes or … Continue reading "37 Ways To Add Storage To Every Room"

From whimsical fountains to quiet pools, now’s the time to quench your thirst for the hottest garden water feature around. Ambiance and Reflection This pond adds tranquility, reflection and ambiance to its landscape. A partially above-ground water feature, it was created with stone-and-mortar walls, then finished with a butyl liner. Double Duty This stacked-stone water … Continue reading "14 Unique Garden Water Features"

Stone, bricks, marble and wood are among the most popular surfaces for fireplace surrounds. Here’s how to clean them. There are few better ways to spend a chilly winter’s day than in front of a cozy fireplace. But even if you use your fireplace only once or twice a season, it still needs to be … Continue reading "4 Tips on How to Clean Your Fireplace Surround"

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Bathrooms, like kitchens, are a huge selling point in your home. They’re also the most personal of spaces. Here are 11 ways you can add value to yours through quick updates that make a big difference. Swap Outdated Fixtures Swapping outdated fixtures can go a long way to giving your bathroom an updated look. Go … Continue reading "11 Ways To Add Value To Your Bathroom"

Winter lasts almost three months after the holidays are over. After the Christmas decorations are put away, try these warm and cozy ways to brighten your home. Force Bulbs Fresh blooms can instantly add a bright shot of color to any room and make it feel polished and refined. Amaryllis and paperwhite bulbs are readily … Continue reading "10 Uplifting Post-Holiday Winter Decorating Ideas"

In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a fast, no-fuss way to tile a kitchen backsplash. Steps: 1. Snap a chalk line onto the backsplash wall 5½ inches above the countertop. 2. Use a utility knife and steel-rule straightedge to cut five ⅜-inch-wide strips of tile adhesive. Notch the adhesive strips, … Continue reading "How To Install A Glass Tile Backsplash"

Decorating the Christmas tree is an annual tradition many families enjoy, but the tree itself doesn’t need to be traditional. Check out these themed Christmas tree ideas to brighten your decor and suit your style.

Christmas decorating ideas are our gift to you this season! Check out these festive holiday decorations that are sure to get everyone into the spirit.

Squeaky wood floors are a common problem, and it’s usually an inexpensive do-it-yourself repair. Here are some tips for silencing the squeak: Sprinkle baby powder, baking soda or powdered graphite over the squeaky floorboard and work it into the seams. This will lubricate the wood and should keep the floorboards from rubbing together and squeaking. … Continue reading "3 Quick How To Fix A Squeaky Floor Tips"

Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here are six great reasons not to wait: Relocation buyers are … Continue reading "Why Waiting Until After The Holidays To Sell Isn’t A Smart Decision"

We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling reasons. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain … Continue reading "4 True Reasons To Buy A Home"

If you’re entertaining family and friends during the holidays and could use a bit more space, we’ve got easy, festive ideas on getting everyone outdoors and into the spirit of the season. You don’t have to keep the party inside! Turn your favorite outdoor space into an entertaining hot spot this holiday season.

So, you recently moved into a new place, and you finally have your furniture arranged exactly how you want it. You placed your decorative accents and hung the few pieces of art you own. But every time you sit down to relax on the sofa, those big, blank walls taunt you with their unforgivable boringness. … Continue reading "18 Wall Decor Ideas That Are Anything But Boring"

Navigating slick shower floors and ducking under a too-low showerhead can be annoying before your morning coffee. Worse yet, these nuisances can pose potentially serious dangers to aging homeowners. Kerrie Kelly, a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Certified Aging in Place Specialist, says that homeowners can benefit the most by … Continue reading "5 Universal Bathroom Designs"

When it comes to kitchen organization, don’t sweat the small stuff. We’ll show you all the tips and tricks you’ll need to get your kitchen back on track and clutter free. Stunning glass canisters lined along your shelf or in the pantry are aesthetically-pleasing storage containers that make it easy to know when you’re running low … Continue reading "14 Easy Ways To An Organized Kitchen"

Watch Video Learn how to install your own backsplash! Lighting Steps 1. Go to the main electrical panel and turn off the power to the existing under cabinet lights and outlets. 2. Unscrew the old light fixtures from the underside of the cabinets. 3. Use a jigsaw to cut a hole in the cabinet back … Continue reading "How To Install Under Cabinet Lighting & Power"