Upon moving into a new house, it’s natural to want to make it yours through decorating and remodeling. One of the easiest ways to really own your space is by customizing the walls. Maybe you want to repaint the living room or add some nice embossed wallpaper to your powder room. In either case, you’ll likely need to do some prep work—especially if there’s old wallpaper involved.

But just because one of the previous homeowners used wallpaper all over (in an old pattern clearly not your style),...

As the seasons change, the urge to tackle a renovation project or two might become strong. But your budget might still be tight post-holidays, or just tight in general.

Fear not! You don’t have to hand over an entire paycheck (or two or three or…) to give your home a little facelift.

Here are some great ways to get the job done with one simple purchase: paint.

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Ripping up flooring can be messy and time-consuming. Storing new flooring unt...

New homeowners often find themselves wondering how they can make a room look bigger without doing any major renovations. If you’re a new homeowner, or are moving from one home to another, you may be experiencing this first-hand.

Luckily, there are several ways you can make any space in your home look bigger without tearing down any walls. These techniques can either be used alone or together to enlarge the appearance of a room. While some methods can be used in any room, there are a few that...

Are you tackling a home painting project this weekend? Worried about splattering paint all over your favorite couch or it dripping onto your moldings? Fear not! Here are some painting hacks that will help make the job easier and cleaner for everyone involved:

Clean and Prep Cleaning walls or the ceiling you are going to paint will ensure the paint sticks rather than peel or chip off later. Use a degreaser to clean the wall, following the directions on a bottle, or dust and wipe down walls th...

When it comes to home interior renovations, the ceiling often gets overlooked. Understandably so, since our eyes don’t always automatically gravitate upwards. But if you’re looking for unique ways to upgrade your space, a ceiling makeover is a great place to start.

Here are 5 different ways to renovate your ceiling without breaking the bank:

 

1. Paint

Paint a design on the ceiling in a child's room (source: The secret History of GRSG Flickr)

A fresh coat of paint does wonders to revi...