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 Sliding Glass Door Locks
| Updated September 4, 2022

There’s no question that a sliding glass door can make your home look elegant, pleasing, and inviting and it can let air and natural sunlight into your place. Moreover, sliding glass doors are easy to clean and operate. One of these weaknesses is its security risk. But the good thing is that there are many types of sliding glass door types you can choose from.

Best Colors for a Leather Sofa
| Updated October 17, 2022

There is something luxurious and sensual about leather sofas. Choosing a new leather sofa is a big investment that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Aside from your budget, the sofa’s style and size, the color is also an important factor to take into equation.

Place a Rug Under a Sectional Sofa
| Updated July 14, 2022

Nothing pulls a living room together as nicely as a rug. The right rug size will anchor your living room’s other furniture items, while the wrong one will ruin the aesthetic design of your space. In general, rugs are used to define a living space so determining the best placement under sectional sofas will enhance your living room and create a more inviting vibe.

Types of Power Tools
| Updated February 4, 2024

When we talk about the types of power tools, we can divide them into the kind of power source they use, whether they’re portable or stationary, what function they serve (saw, drill, etc.), and the individual tools themselves.

Types of Desks
| Updated January 4, 2024

Desks were traditionally for writing and storing documents. However, as you would learn after reading this article, desks can also serve a variety of purposes. Learning the different types of desks can help you determine which one is for you, especially if you’re shopping for one.

Standard Door Sizes
| Updated September 6, 2021

A door may be a simple machine, but installing or replacing one requires accurate measurements. A door that is too big for the opening will not close. On the other hand, if it is too small, it won’t lock. Without proper alignment, a door may not open, close, or seal. While most doors can be bought from stores, yours can be custom-made. This article will cover the different standard sizes for various kinds of doors to help you choose the right door size for your home.

Standard Curtain Sizes
| Updated October 30, 2023

If this is the first time you are ordering curtains, you may be tempted to just order something that just manages to cover the windows. But there’s much more to curtain sizes than that – so before you mar your wall forever, make sure to find out what options are available and which one would fit you best.

Wood Floors Match Throughout House
| Updated October 10, 2021

Whether you’re building a new house or remodeling, an important question to answer is, “Should wood floors match throughout the house?” What are the decorating rules for using two different types of wood flooring? How do you separate different types of wood floors?

Porch Paint Colors
| Updated January 4, 2024

A home’s front porch is supposed to be a quintessentially fun part of the house. It’s rarely a good place to set up your home office or study – instead, it should be the backdrop of your quiet summer evenings or a place to continue the conversation after a dinner party.

Porch Flooring
| Updated October 22, 2022

Whether you’re building a new porch or resurfacing your existing porch, you have a lot of porch flooring options to choose from. We’ll take a look at the pros and cons of each one to give you a better idea of what you might like to use on your porch.

High Pile Carpet
| Updated August 4, 2022

Do you want the feel of luxury carpet in your home? Then you want high pile carpet. Let’s take a look at what we mean when we say “high pile” and the different types of high pile carpet available.

Best Lighting for Vaulted Ceilings
| Updated July 14, 2022

If you have a vaulted ceiling, you might be wondering about your lighting options, as traditional ceiling-mounted lights can look awkward on vaulted ceilings and produce inferior lighting. This guide will help you learn about the possible options and find the best lighting for your vaulted ceiling.