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

Pocket Door Dimensions
| Updated June 8, 2023

When interior decorators discuss new improvements meant to save space, pocket doors are always at the top of the list. When well-constructed, pocket doors can increase a room’s ambiance, light sources, and space at the same time.

King-Size Bed Cost
| Updated January 12, 2023

Typically, a basic king bed with a simple design can cost you less than $100. Platform King-Size Bed will cost around $150 (not including headboards). Wooden king beds with standard design will be around from $300 to $800. A fully upholstered king-size bed with a footboard and headboard will have a price of $400 to $1000. A regular adjustable king-size bed will cost around $650 to $1,200. And finally, a split king-size bed without a mattress will have an approximate price of between $1,100 and $1,600.

Install Carpet without Knee Kicker
| Updated January 12, 2023

You’ve bought a nice new carpet which you plan to install by yourself. But as you read instructions in installing a carpet at home, you’ve noticed the word ‘knee kicker.’ And you wonder: ‘what is that? Do I need that in installing the carpet?”

How to Paint Fan Blades
| Updated July 13, 2022

Painting the fan blades may not be the most common do-it-yourself (DIY) task around, but there are several reasons why you should consider doing it. For one, painting the blades of a ceiling fan can help enhance the look and feel of your living room. Your ceiling fan may be boring now, but a simple DIY paint job can change that. You can make it a functional piece of art at home. You can also paint the blades of your desk or stand fan so that they would match flawlessly with your home decor.

How to Clean Carpet on Stairs Without a Vacuum
| Updated January 15, 2024

If you live in a multi-story home and your stairs are carpeted, then you know how difficult it is to keep your carpet runner clean and stain-free. Let’s face it, a staircase is a high-traffic area that will get dirty often. But cleaning it doesn’t have to be time-consuming or stressful.

How to Make Curtains Slide Easily
| Updated January 12, 2023

It’s such a pain having curtains that just won’t smoothly slide open. This is often caused by a couple of things and here are a few suggestions for how to make sure your curtains always slide smoothly whenever you need them to.

How to Deodorize a Couch
| Updated January 12, 2023

Whatever the smell is, there’s always a way to get a smelly couch smelling fresh again. There are no universal solutions for all types of couches; so we’ll share a few specific suggestions for various couch materials below.

How to Clean Wood Panelling
| Updated October 21, 2022

Wood paneling is a classic home decoration that’s still very much popular these days. While it can make your home appear as if it’s straight from the ’70s, it can make your place look more stylish when it’s done right.

Coffee Table Decor Ideas
| Updated September 15, 2022

If you’re looking for coffee table decor ideas, then look no further. Read on to discover popular, unique, and imaginative inspiration for your coffee table decor.

Enamel vs. Latex Paint
| Updated August 1, 2022

For years, people use paint not only to make certain surfaces look more appealing. It can also protect a surface against wear and tear, making the surface durable and long-lasting. Unfortunately, there are various kinds of paint in the market, and buying the best product for your project can be a daunting task.

Do You Need Two Nightstands?
| Updated March 29, 2021

How many nightstands are enough, zero, one, or two? Well, why would you need zero nightstands? Nightstands are an extremely functional piece of furniture. They are often used to hold items that one might need during the night or before they get out of bed. The nightstand is where you store your glasses, contact lenses, remote controls, cell phones and chargers, medications, a glass of water, alarm clocks, bedside lamps, and a lot more, depending on how much space you have.

How to Make Daybed Look Like a Couch
| Updated July 14, 2022

Most of us are in the quest for space-saving and functional furniture since we all want to maximize the space we have available. A daybed is one such furniture item that is particularly useful in small living rooms or dorms. This bed is a versatile piece that can change into a seating area during the day and sleeping area during the afternoon or night.