Quickly Class Up a Room With Painted Faux-Arches
Photo: N_Design (Shutterstock) Arches are a good way to give any room an eye-catching focal point, but having an arched door installed or building an arched alcove is time-consuming and…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Decorating Your Home
Photo: Marina Gudimovich (Shutterstock) When I was a kid, one of my friends lived in a house where the living room was off-limits—it was tastefully decorated and full of expensive…
How to Lower Your Energy Bill by Weatherstripping Your Home
Photo: O.PASH (Shutterstock) With utility bills on the rise, you may be looking for ways to save on energy costs for heating and cooling your home. While there are all…
10 Simple Ways to Make a Small Room Look Bigger
Photo: Breadmaker (Shutterstock) This means no—or minimal—curtains, drapes, and rugs. Curtains are one more (long) thing for the eye to take in, which can register as clutter and make windows…
How to Make Your Accent Wall Look Intentional, Not Like an Accident
Photo: virtua73 (Shutterstock) Let’s get real: Sometimes accent walls can look more like accident walls—where someone ran out of paint, and never finished the job. Maybe it was their choice…
How to Pull Off a Coastal or Nautical Interior Design Theme
Photo: Mona Makela (Shutterstock) Rent a vacation home on or near basically any coastline in the country (including those surrounding lakes), and there is a good chance that the decor…
How to Clean Blinds
Do you know how to clean your blinds? Or do you just leave them until they’re so coated in filth that you have to throw them out and buy new…
How to Pick the Best Light Bulb for Every Room
Hanging lightbulbs of various kindsPhoto: TaraPatta (Shutterstock) The lighting in a room isn’t just part of the decor; it can affect everything from your sleep schedule to your brain power.…