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

Coffee Tables with Nesting Stools
| Updated August 10, 2022

Coffee tables with nesting stools offer additional seating that won’t take up extra space when not in use. Here we review some of the best nesting coffee table sets.

What Color Garage Door With Red Brick House: 9 Smart Options
| Updated October 22, 2022

A red brick exterior is often found on traditional homes. Red brick boasts a variety of warm shades that you can easily match with your garage door. But just because your red brick home is in traditional style, it doesn’t mean you can’t pair it with modern color schemes when selecting your garage door color.

Basement Wall Decor Ideas
| Updated July 18, 2022

A basement room is a great place to really put your personality into your decor. For many homes, a basement room is a bonus room, as the main living areas such as a kitchen, living room, and dining room are already catered for upstairs, so with a basement, you can think outside of the box and create a space with is purpose-built around you, or your families need. In doing this, you can also add value to your home by improving the decor and designing a space that other people will also be envious of.

Smooth Vs. Textured Walls
| Updated December 3, 2023

The debate over whether smooth or textured walls are best is one that has been going on for decades, and the answer will be ever-changing according to what is trendy at the time. Aside from that type of wall surface is most stylish, there are other things to consider when choosing between a smooth and textured wall, as they also offer practical advantages and disadvantages. Here we will look at the different types of textured and smooth walls that you can achieve in your home and what pros and cons they offer.

4 Charming Blue House with Black Trim Combinations
| Updated August 8, 2022

A home’s architecture isn’t entirely dependent on its exterior features, but also on the right color combinations. Choose the wrong exterior colors and you’ll risk making your home lose its curb appeal. The siding and trim colors must work together to highlight the home’s best features.

Rolled Roofing Vs. Shingles Vs. Tiles
| Updated July 13, 2022

If you are in the market for a new roof, then you have plenty of options available to you. Shingles and tile are the most common choices, but rolled roofing can also be considered for some projects. Here we look at the pros and cons of these different roof materials.

Thumbtack Alternatives
| Updated January 18, 2024

Finding a contractor to complete home repairs, or even finding a local party planner, is now much easier than ever before with the advent of smart online directories and reviews that allow you to connect with local contractors and see the work they have recently completed in your neighborhood.

What to Pair with a Chesterfield Sofa
| Updated August 14, 2022

A Chesterfield sofa is a very popular type of couch, which can work well with such a wide variety of interior decor styles, from traditional, to mid-century modern, right through to contemporary and rustic. These sofas have been in fashion for a long time, and they show no sign of going anywhere fast. They represent a great investment for this very reason because they are so versatile in the way they can be styled to suit any space.

Why is My House So Hot?
| Updated January 10, 2024

When warmer months roll around, many people find it difficult to stay cool in their own homes. This can make it especially difficult to sleep at night or even to concentrate during the day. If you have children in the home, they can become very uncomfortable and irritable if they overheat, and this can actually be potentially dangerous for babies. So, why is your house so hot?

5 Stunning Gray House with Black Trim Ideas
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Choosing a single exterior paint color for your home is difficult enough, but when it comes to pairing the color with one or two more hues that complement one another is a whole new ball game. Whether you want to showcase your home’s architectural features or find a contemporary siding shade to match with your trim, this decision doesn’t have to be a challenging one.

How (and where) to End Backsplash on an Open Wall
| Updated July 21, 2022

When remodeling a kitchen, you will need to decide at that point you want your backsplash to stop, both vertically and horizontally. Oftentimes you will find that there is a clear natural stopping point where you can finish backsplash tiles, but in some cases, such as on open walls, making this decision can be much tricker. Here we will look at some of the recommendations for where a backsplash should, and should not, go in a kitchen or bathroom.

Hardibacker Vs. Wonderboard
| Updated March 2, 2024

Hardibacker and Wonderboard are both types of backer board, also known as cement board, which form the water-resistant surface underneath tile in building projects. Both of these brands have some great advantages, though each one is better suited to a certain type of project. Here we will look at the differences between these two types of backer board and detail the pros and cons of each one.