Home Design
Caulk is an amazing tool for sealing cracks and making them waterproof, but it can look unsightly – especially when it’s older or sloppily installed. A fresh coat of paint helps to make it look more attractive. Primer helps prepare a surface for painting, but it requires extra work and time. Can you skip it and save some work, or does caulk really need to be primed before painting? Caulk…
Garbage disposals are undoubtedly a handy little device to have in your kitchen. The convenience of being able to quickly dispose of unwanted food and waste is a dream! Despite the convenience of garbage disposal, some still wonder if their small sink can handle the equipment with a basin. Any sink can have a garbage disposal. However, garbage disposals are not universal, and not every disposal fits in every kitchen.…
Painting is a great way to make your home unique and keep up with current design trends. Whether you’ve considered it or not, painting kitchen cabinets may be an option. Painting kitchen cabinets doesn’t matter. The wood is already protected against oil vapors, so painting on the inside is not necessary. It can also be difficult, but it can give a visually stimulating touch to a boring kitchen. If you…
Replacing a carpet often feels like everything needed to have the feeling of completely redesigning a room. A carpet can really bring a room together and change the overall style of the decor, but are they always necessary? Not every living room needs to have a carpet. Using a carpet is a great finishing touch to give a living room the feeling that the decoration process is complete. Sometimes, having…
While the living room, dining room, and kitchen are often used for entertaining guests, the bedroom is the one room in the house that is often neglected or put on the to-do list for the future. That’s because it’s a more private area that guests rarely visit. However, there’s no reason it has to be that way. You may want to decorate your room for various reasons, but regardless, the…
Finally, it’s time to install the new bathroom tile that you’ve been planning for years. You’ve gotten everything you can out of your current tile and saved up the money to do the job right. But what tile should you choose so you don’t run into the same cleaning issues as with the pebble tile inherited from the previous homeowner? I’m sure they thought it was unique, but try removing…
When renovating your home, you’ll likely come across terms you may have never heard before, such as casing and trim – and if you want your home to look its best, you need to understand the difference between these terms. Casing is a type of trim. Casing typically refers to the trim around windows and doors in a home. But trim can also refer to other types of moldings, such…
If you have limited space, you know that every piece of furniture needs to be carefully selected and coordinated to make the most of your living area. If you don’t have a formal dining room, you may need to get creative and arrange the dining table in your living room. A dining table fits well in a small living room if you have one that is slightly smaller but suitable…
Installing a door is not as simple as it sounds. A door is one of the most functional parts of a house or furniture, and its functionality is crucial. Why do you actually need to recess your door hinges? Door hinges need to be recessed so that there is no gap between the frame and the door when it is closed. If there was a gap between the frame and…
Whether you’re renovating a new home or setting up a bathroom in your existing home, it is entirely possible to tile your toilet. You may want to save the hassle of disconnecting the toilet, or it could be a challenge for you to remove it. There are essentially two ways to tile your bathroom without removing the toilet. The first option is to cut the tiles to fit around your…
If unprimed, drywall has an outer layer of paper that adheres firmly to the wallpaper above it. Removing wallpaper from unprimed drywall can cause significant damage and leave behind sticky residue if not done correctly. And the older the wallpaper, the more important proper removal becomes. Here’s how to remove wallpaper from unprimed drywall in 9 steps: Prepare the room. Create tears in the wallpaper. Mix a cleaning solution. Spray,…
Bent fan blades can not only affect the aesthetics but also the functionality of the device. A poorly functioning fan could quickly become a safety hazard; therefore, understanding how to prevent (or fix) this problem should be an essential part of every homeowner’s knowledge arsenal. Here are some ways to prevent ceiling fan blades from warping over time: Ensure that the blades are securely fastened. Choose a sealed material. Opt…
Curtains are a great way to control the elements and prevent them from interfering with your daily activities at home. However, they can come into contact with baseboard heaters installed below windows. A curtain that comes into contact with a baseboard heater can become a fire hazard. So, how can you keep your curtains away from your baseboard heaters? Here are some ways to keep curtains away from baseboard heaters:…
So, you’ve installed a wood-burning fireplace to give your room a rustic and cozy look that harkens back to simpler times. But, like with other fireplaces, you may find that it doesn’t efficiently heat the room. Can you add a fan to your wood-burning fireplace to make it more efficient? You can add a fan to most types of wood-burning fireplaces. To do so, you’ll need a fireplace-compatible fan and…
Covering nail holes in a wall is something you’ll likely encounter if you are a homeowner or renter. Perhaps you’re redecorating your apartment or preparing for a move; the photos, artwork, shelves, and signs that once hung on your walls are now gone. What remains are the tell-tale nail holes in your walls. Repairing the hole may sound daunting, but there is a relatively simple solution. To easily cover nail…
Every interior designer will tell you that lighting is crucial when it comes to designing a space. Lamps not only enhance living rooms by providing light, but they also improve the comfort and coziness of the space. But can a living room have too many lamps? You can have too many lamps in a living room, particularly if you approach it from a design perspective. However, you can have as…