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 Basement Walls
| Updated February 10, 2024

When designing or building a basement, you will face the option of which type of wall to use for your construction. Here we explore the pros and cons of the three main types of basement walls to help you make a more informed decision.

Coat Hook Spacing and Height
| Updated February 1, 2024

The ideal height and spacing distance for your coat hooks will be determined by the area of the home they are in, what you plan to hang from them, and who is going to be using them. Determining this will improve functionality as well as aesthetic appeal. Meanwhile, A 9-12 inches spacing between each coat hook is generally recommended.

Floating Shelf Sizes & Depth
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For versatile needs, standard floating shelves come in widths of 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 inches, and depths of 4, 6, 8, and 10 inches. Choose 24-inch wide shelves for versatility in most rooms or 48-inch shelves for a bold statement in larger spaces. Depth-wise, 6 inches serves multiple purposes, while 10 inches is ideal for bulkier items.

Closet Rod Height
| Updated January 23, 2024

. Whichever type of closet you have, you’ll need to set the closet rod to a suitable height for storing your clothing.

Dining Room Rug Sizes
| Updated January 4, 2024

A rug adds style and comfort to any room, but dining rooms in particular can benefit from the addition of a rug in both practical and aesthetic terms. If your dining room has a hard floor surface, then a rug can soften the sound of chairs moving when people position themselves at the dining table. A rug can also serve as a protective surface to avoid scuffs and scratches from damaging the floor.

Makeup Vanity Dimensions
| Updated December 30, 2023

Makeup vanity tables are the perfect place to store makeup, face creams, and hair products, and they also provide a dedicated area to use these items every day. Makeup vanities are also known as dressing tables or desks, and they come in a range of sizes to suit the differing needs of the user. 

What Colors Go With Cedar Siding
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Cedar is a really great choice of wood for siding because it has a lot of properties that make it ideally suited to exposure to the outdoors. However, cedar is a somewhat intense color that can be tricky to coordinate with. Here we explore some of the best exterior home colors that go with cedar siding.

Floor Lamp Sizes
| Updated December 20, 2023

The size of a floor lamp is something that will impact the balance of lighting in a space, as well as the overall style and aesthetic. Floor lamps come in a range of sizes, and can be paired with lampshades in varying dimensions.

Interior Door Colors with White Walls
| Updated December 2, 2023

White walls provide a neutral backdrop that allows for seemingly endless possibilities for trim and interior door color. White walls can be considered a blank slate, so the interior door color you choose is going to significantly impact the overall aesthetic and atmosphere of a room.

Hammock Sizes
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If you want to try out hammock sleeping, or you want to create a place to lounge in your backyard, then you’ll need to learn about the different hammock sizes and how they affect they way you can use them.

Ceiling Colors for The Kitchen
| Updated October 28, 2023

Ceilings in any room of the home are traditionally painted white, and this is still a popular color choice in modern and contemporary homes. It is becoming more commonplace for other paint colors to be used on the ceiling, so if you want to branch out from the norm then you can explore alternative options. Here we explore some of the best paint colors for kitchen ceilings.

Bean Bag Chair Alternatives
| Updated October 20, 2023

Bean bags are a popular choice of seating in casual lounge areas, games rooms, and children’s or teens’ bedrooms. They provide an informal place to relax and can be great for easing tension and anxiety. Bean bags tend to be fairly affordable, making them a common feature in student housing and dorm rooms.