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Keep each area of your house interesting and unique by choosing the right materials, theme and aesthetic.

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    What Is a Daylight Basement? What To Know

    Is a daylight basement right for your house? Learn about this trend that maximizes living space while letting the light...


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    What Is a Foyer? Everything You Need to Know

    Wondering about your home entryway? We'll answer the question "What is a foyer?" and show you how to furnish it...


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    10 Fireplace Tile Ideas

    Update your fireplace and overall space with these colorful fireplace tile ideas from Instagram.


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    The Eleven Percent: Meet Renee Wilson, Insulation Contractor/Owner

    A lifetime insulation enthusiast talks about today's trade challenges, including making an industry hidden behind walls sexy to the next...


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    How To Install Cedar Shingle Siding

    Cedar shingle siding is beautiful, durable and probably not as difficult to install as you think. Here's how to install...


    German Smear: What It Is and Where to Use It

    If you're ready to revamp your plain brick house or fireplace but don't want to spend a lot of money,...


    Flat Roof Repair and Maintenance

    Without a significant slope, a flat roof is more vulnerable to water damage. A waterproof membrane prevents leaks but needs...


    What Is Noise-Canceling Wallpaper and Does It Work?

    Looking for attractive wallpaper that cuts down the noise? Sound reducing technology has come a long way, but make sure...

    What Is SPC Flooring and Should You Get It?

    SPC is a type of luxury vinyl flooring with a stone composite core. It's more stable and durable than a...


    Guide To Different Types of Wallpapers

    Confused by terms like paste the wall, grasscloth and peel-and-stick? Read on to learn what are the types of wallpaper...


    When and How to Clean Your Walls: What Every Homeowner Must Know

    Cleaning your walls doesn't often make your to-do list. Did you know you should be cleaning your walls regularly? Here's...


    Our Editors Tested the 9 Best Firewood Racks to Store and Stack Wood

    Keep your wood off the ground, neatly stacked and ready for your next gathering around the fire pit or fireplace...


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    Should I Mop With Detergent?

    #CleanTok is at it again, this time with a new mopping technique. Is it worth it? Is it safe? We...


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    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Peel and Stick Wallpaper

    Peel-and-stick wallpaper offers an easy, mess-free way to make your walls pop. Learn more about this product that's surging in...


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    What to Know About Interior Trim and Molding

    From baseboard to crown molding (and chair rail in between), interior trim defines a home's style and serves a practical...


    9 of the Most Popular Home Siding Colors

    Whether you're building, remodeling or just refreshing your home's exterior, consider these popular siding colors experts say their clients love.


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    How To Apply Real Venetian Plaster Like a Pro

    Achieve this durable and timeless finish yourself.

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    Tired of Tile? These Backsplash Alternatives Create a Unique Kitchen

    Watching the latest design shows, you might believe that tile is the only backsplash option for your kitchen. Here are...


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    Tips for Applying Peel and Stick Wallpaper

    With these tips for how to successfully apply peel-and-stick wallpaper, you too can have fresh, Instagrammable walls.


    9 Best Wallpaper Removers

    Removing wallpaper is a messy, tedious task, but the right tools and products can make it a little easier.


    9 Inspiring Kitchen Wallpaper Ideas

    Want to update your kitchen the easy way? These beautiful kitchen wallpaper ideas from Instagram will brighten your space with...


    How To Calculate the Amount of Wallpaper You Need

    Determining how many strips you need, rather than square footage, sounds complicated at first. But this method results in a...


    9 Tips for Removing Wallpaper

    Removing wallpaper is a messy task. Follow these tips to peel it off your wall more easily.

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    5 Signs a Home Has “Good Bones” According To Real Estate Pros

    Your real estate agent says a house you looked at has "good bones," but what does that even mean? We...


    Best Places to Buy Affordable Wall Papers To Beautify Your Home

    Transform a room with cheap wallpaper that's downright gorgeous. Each option is below $2 per square foot, so you're getting...


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    How to Recess Hinges on a Door

    Learn how to mortise door hinges using a router.


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    Does This DIY Swamp Cooler TikTok Hack Work?

    Summer temps are heating up. We tested this TikTok swamp cooler hack that claims to cool you down. Did it...


    12 Best Peel-and-Stick Wallpapers

    Curious about wallpaper, but traumatized by hanging or removing old wallpaper? Never fear, great options for peel-and-stick wallpaper are here!


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    8 Vinyl Siding Colors That’ll Never Go Out of Style

    So you're finally ready to re-side your house. Which vinyl siding colors will stand the test of time? Pros share...