Kathleen Corlett
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen Corlett is as passionate about crafting quality how-to guides as she is cleaning, organizing, and building DIY solutions for her own home. Prior to rising to the role of Editor in Chief at BobVila.com, Kathleen has also previously contributed to Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Family Circle, and Cleveland magazines.
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For many, nothing quite says “Christmas” like a real tree. With it comes the tradition of picking one out with loved ones, perhaps even chopping it down, and then hauling it home to displ...
Want to speed up your paint job? Equip yourself with a paint sprayer! Ahead, we've outlined the key considerations for selecting the best paint sprayer for your needs. Keep reading for ou...
Does your floor need a new look? Instead of replacing it with costly broadloom or hardwood, consider painting it for a fraction of the cost. These painted floors will jumpstart your creat...
Picture rails are 1½-inch to 2-inch strips of molding that adhere to walls and run horizontally around the room, typically at the height that aligns with the tops of any window panes or j...
So you want to hang something heavier than the average photo frame from your drywall. Whether you're putting in a nail to support a towel rack laden with damp bath towels, a paper towel h...
Q. We’ve just moved into our new home, and the previous owners have left behind a wallpaper print in the bathroom that has got to go. Unfortunately, we have no idea how long it’s been in ...
The next time you’re cleaning house and want to unload a couple of old pieces of furniture, don’t fret: A slew of 20th-century services make it easy to pass along old tables and chairs. A...
An unsightly scratch in your new hardwood floors—or worse, the expensive mahogany table you splurged on in a recent dining room redesign—can be enough to turn your hair gray. But before y...
With a design that evokes images of dream catchers and fort-like fabric walls, teepees have grown to be a favorite hangout for kids, adults, and even pets! A wealth of options when it com...
Whether a pipe bursts or construction begins on a new home addition, we often call the handiest people we know for some sage advice: our dads. In honor of the fast-approaching Father's Da...