How to Stain Brick
Photo: Ulza (Shutterstock) The beauty of brick being a building material with a rich color is that if you like that color, there’s no need to deal with paint, wallpaper,…
Why a Rainy Day Is the Perfect Day to House-Hunt (and What to Look for While You’re There)
Photo: Ursula Page (Shutterstock) Buying a home in the current market requires every competitive advantage, and when you’re battling it out with other prospective buyers, it seems like there’s not…
How to Replace That One Single Goddamn Cracked Tile
Photo: Serhii Ivashchuk (Shutterstock) Tile is a wonderful and versatile floor and wall covering. Water-resistant, cool to the touch, relatively easy to clean and maintain, and, if properly installed, long-lasting.…
The Easiest Way to Retile Your Shower Floor
Photo: Blick (Shutterstock) Remodeling evokes a lot of contradictory emotions, from excitement over the possibilities to dread concerning the time, trouble, and mess—and few places are as anxiety-inducing to tackle…
How to Clean and Restore Your Exposed Brick Interior
Photo: Monkey Business Images (Shutterstock) Exposed brick walls can give your room a warm and rustic feel—but maintaining them can be more daunting than you might initially realize. You can…
How to Repair Your Crumbling Sidewalk Curb
Photo: Lost_in_the_Midwest (Shutterstock) One of the first things any new homeowner discovers is that a house is basically entropy in building form. From the moment a house is born, it’s…