How to Finally Get Rid of That Wood Paneling (or at Least Cover It Up)
Photo: Megan Frost Photography (Shutterstock) Every decade has a “look.” You can turn on any random film or TV show and instantly know what era the story takes place in…
How to Remove Unwanted Texture From Your Walls
Photo: Piotr Wytrazek (Shutterstock) One of the basic tenets of interior design—if you ever plan to sell your home—is to avoid overly personal choices of the more permanent variety. Yet,…
How to Tell If That Crack in Your Wall is Really a Problem
Photo: zimmytws (Shutterstock) Cracks in your wall can inspire a sense of impending doom, especially if your home is relatively new. Is it just a cosmetic blemish that a little…
Clever Ways to Add Rooms to Your Home Without an Addition
Photo: AntonSokolov (Shutterstock) Houses are frustratingly permanent. A home with two bedrooms and one bath might seem palatial when you first buy it, but add in two kids, a dog,…
Why You Should Wet Sand Your Drywall
Photo: ungvar (Shutterstock) If you own a home of some sort, you are familiar with how expensive any sort of renovation or repair can be, so many homeowners try to…
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…
When You Need a Permit for That DIY Project (and When You Don’t)
Photo: Reimar (Shutterstock) Private property is a fascinating concept. On the one hand, ownership is really just a collective agreement. On the other, protecting private property rights is key to…
Organize Your Mudroom to Keep the Outside Outside
Photo: jajam_e (Shutterstock) Winter weather has a way of getting inside the house. Muddy boots and wet clothes can make a big mess inside, especially with extra items from guests,…
How to Fix a Hole in Drywall, Plasterboard, or Concrete
Photo: Brett Hondow (Shutterstock) Since different walls are comprised of different materials, the methods you use to repair a hole are often going to be specific and tailored to the…
Arrange Your Pictures Like You’re a Goddamned Adult
Photo: creo2 (Shutterstock) Whether it’s paintings from garage sales or you want to display the few family photos you actually printed, there’s a specific art to hanging your art. Fortunately,…