Transform the mood of the kitchen with a bold new backsplash in ceramic or glass tile. Just make sure the wall is sound before you start the installation. Choosing one…
Attach to your closet door with construction adhesive for a permanent look or use removable picture-hanging strips if you’re renting. Glue thin trim pieces to the mirrors for a high-end…
If your landlord doesn’t agree, this could be disability discrimination and they could be breaking the law. This rule doesn’t apply in some cases where the landlord lives in the…
How you’re paying for your improvements depends largely on what you need to borrow. You’ll more than make your money back with a loft conversion, too, but it’s not quite…
Buhr says this kind of resourcefulness is part of the new normal, finding alternative sources for material, finding workarounds and just doing more with less. He says the pandemic has…
Recent years have seen an increase in the recycling or upcycling of household goods and fixtures. If you’re remodeling your home, you’ll likely have plenty to send to the landfill.…
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If your laminate kitchen countertops are worn but still sound, give them a fresh, new look by resurfacing them. A variety of colors are available, and the process is no…
Built-in shelves require very little work and are endlessly customizable to your space. America’s no. 1 hardware store, Home Depot, offers this guide for custom building built-ins in your home.…
That could mean avoiding replacing dinged-up trim work or repainting entire walls. Keeping up with caulking maintenance in bathrooms and kitchens saves many water-damage repair costs later. Peel-and-stick wallpaper is…