A laundry hamper is useful, but it is not a hiding place for wet towels, sweaty gym clothes, food stains, or anything quietly planning to ruin the rest of your clothes. Here are five things to keep out — and what to do instead.
Discover practical tips to tackle the hidden energy drains in your home. From smart thermostats to simple habits, learn how to cut your utility bills and boost efficiency without major upgrades. So you’ve sealed up the attic, plugged the drafts, and upgraded your insulation—huge win! Your home is no longer hemorrhaging energy from the obvious […]
How to Make Your Small Space Feel More Expansive So, you’ve found yourself living in a “cozy” space. Maybe it’s an 800-square-foot studio, or perhaps a one-bedroom that’s clearly designed for someone with a talent for yoga and a severe lack of furniture. Either way, you’re dealing with what the real estate agent probably referred […]
How to Monitor the Air Quality in Your Home: A Friendly Guide to Breathing Easier Hey there! Have you ever thought about how the air in your home might be affecting your health? We all spend a lot of time indoors, but we don’t always think about what’s floating around in the air we breathe. […]
Step-by-Step Guide for Perfect Wall Art Ah, the art of hanging a picture frame. It sounds simple, right? You just grab a nail, smack it into the wall, and hang the frame. Easy peasy. Well, not exactly! If you’ve ever ended up with a crooked frame, a wall full of holes, or your art taking […]
Creating your own DIY cleaning solutions is a great way to maintain a clean home while avoiding the harsh chemicals often found in store-bought cleaners. An all-purpose cleaner is a versatile starting point, ideal for tackling common household tasks such as cleaning floors, countertops, greasy cooktops, and bathrooms. However, it’s important to note that while […]
The Bathroom Cabinet Build The original medicine cabinet had a simple, classic design in a metal housing, two adjustable shelves, and a white enamel finish. Its mirrored door was framed with a dated decorative pine border. For this Real-life Makeover, we aimed to update the cabinet with a modern design while keeping costs low. The […]
How to Maximize a Small Space with Smart, Multifunctional Furniture Living in a small space can feel like a constant juggling act—trying to make the most out of every inch while keeping things functional, comfortable, and stylish. But here’s the good news: with the right furniture, your tiny apartment or cozy home can feel open, […]
A bed skirt, also commonly referred to as a dust ruffle, serves as an elegant finishing touch to a bedroom’s decor, elevating its overall aesthetic appeal. By concealing the space beneath the bed and adding a layer of texture and visual interest, a bed skirt transforms the look and feel of the entire room. This […]
Upgrade Your Space Instantly with Modern Switches, Dimmers, and Outlets! You don’t always need a full renovation to elevate the look and feel of a room—sometimes, the right electrical upgrades can make all the difference. A simple refresh with new light switches, dimmers, outlets, and thermostats is a fast and affordable way to modernize your […]
Adding the perfect trim can totally change the game for a project that would otherwise be just plain and cheap. It can make it look way more sophisticated and high-end than you might expect. The difference that finishing and detailing make in how good your project looks is huge, even if you’re just doing a […]
Gathering Your Materials: Reusing Old Moldings Alright, so here’s a cool DIY project that even beginners can tackle—it’s all about giving your doors a fresh look. We had this lightbulb moment when we were replacing our old moldings with wider PDF moldings. Instead of tossing out the old ones, we thought, “Why not use them […]