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NOVEMBER 19, 2015 | THURSDAY
12 Inventive Ideas for a Budget Backsplash

When it comes to kitchen backsplashes, most people assume you have to spend a lot of money to get amazing results. But these low-cost DIY projects are a testament that with a little creat...

OCTOBER 21, 2013 | MONDAY
Shutter Style: 9 Designs Everyone Should Know

Today’s wide variety of fun and functional shutters may make it difficult to choose just one style!

JULY 9, 2013 | TUESDAY
Planning Guide: Home Theater

Millions of Americans are plugging into dedicated home theaters as their ticket to relaxation and casual entertaining. Though any space with a TV and a surround sound audio system qualifi...

JULY 9, 2013 | TUESDAY
Planning Guide: Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen makeovers remain popular as homeowners continue to invest to create a warm, stylish, comfortable, and efficient heart of the home. In addition to improved aesthetics and organizat...

JULY 9, 2013 | TUESDAY
How To: Paint Like a Pro

When it comes to painting, homeowners often adopt a weekend warrior mentality, skipping or rushing through prep work in a quest for instant gratification. “A huge difference between a pro...

JULY 9, 2013 | TUESDAY
Planning Guide: Bathroom Remodeling

Bathrooms continue to top homeowners' lists of popular rooms to remodel—and for good reason. As more Americans are carefully investing in their homes rather than selling, they realize the...

JANUARY 29, 2013 | TUESDAY
16 Gorgeous Galley Kitchens

The galley kitchen gets its name from its resemblance to the kitchen aboard a vessel— called the “galley.” The biggest hallmark of galley kitchen design is its layout: cabinet units, coun...

NOVEMBER 16, 2012 | FRIDAY
10 Essentials for an Authentic Home Movie Theater

Give theme-appropriate furniture and accessories top billing in your home movie theater.

OCTOBER 9, 2012 | TUESDAY
11 "Neat" Garage Storage Solutions

Is your garage a haven or a horror? Too often, we just shut the door and forget it when we walk into the house. But it’s so much easier to keep a garage organized if there are places to p...

AUGUST 20, 2012 | MONDAY
Porch Style

Americans love their porches, and for good reason. This neutral sliver of space between household tasks and yard work practically demands that you stop and relax, sip lemonade, catch up o...