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When you watch home renovation shows or those about couples buying their first home, it seems like “Craftsman-style” always comes up. People are looking for Craftsman-style houses with great details, since these accents really add interest and make them stand out of from the cookie-cutter suburban homes that are so . . . Read more
The main reason that your feet become so cold in the winter is scientific. The receptors in your body automatically restrict the flow of blood to your skin. The why of it doesn’t help you, though. All that matters is that you’ve got cold feet. Here’s a guide on keeping . . . Read more
One of the unwritten rules of home ownership is that you always need more shelving. No matter how much you have, it’s never quite enough because you keep accumulating more stuff every year you live there. What you need to do is add more shelf space, especially in the living . . . Read more
You might enjoy walls with neutral colors, but chances are your child is different. When they look at walls, they see a blank canvas just waiting to be covered in crayon. If you want to prevent their modern art masterpiece, consider adding a wall decal that reflects your child’s interests. Here’s . . . Read more
Adding texture to a room is a great way make a room more visually appealing. Unfortunately, many people think that hanging wallpaper automatically equals uneven patterns and peeling seams. However, with the right process of aligning, pasting, hanging, and trimming, hanging wallpaper can actually become a fairly straightforward and simple process. . . . Read more
When you’re renovating your bedroom, every piece you change impacts the overall decor. The problem you face is that your budget might not allow you to splurge everywhere. Saving money without cutting corners on design is something you can do if you know how. Here’s a guide on making secretly . . . Read more
The changing of the seasons means more than leaves falling from trees. It’s also a time when you as a homeowner must protect your investment. If you don’t winterize, your utility bills will spike and your living conditions will deteriorate. Here’s a guide on how to winterize your home. Mind . . . Read more
Repairing plaster walls can be a bit like an archaeological dig. Peeling back the layers reveals times long forgotten. You don’t want to demolish your plaster walls, but you do need to fix them when they show signs of ageing. Here’s a guide to repairing old plaster walls. Determine the . . . Read more
Whether you’re going for a complete remodel or just sprucing up the space, painting the bathroom is an essential step. Before you jump into the painting process, though, don’t neglect the fixtures. Here’s how to protect the fixtures when painting your bathroom. Why You Should Protect Bathroom Fixtures No matter . . . Read more
Boosting your home’s curb appeal can increase its resale value as well as its visual appeal. Adding a flower bed, a few shrubs, and perhaps a stone walkway will help you enhance your curb appeal, but nothing makes a stronger statement than paint. Whether your home features peeling siding or . . . Read more