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Home Security
How Many Home Safety and Security Tips Can You Name?
Home security, safety, and fire preparedness are top-of-mind for most homeowners. And while many tips can feel obvious, the not-so-obvious ones can also be among the best things you can do to protect your house. From helping to deter would-be burglars to ensuring your home is easy to escape from during an emergency, here are…
Other Home Projects
So you’ve become an expert on what it takes to build a deck and you’re ready to take your outdoor space to the next level in time for the season of backyard barbecues by creating a DIY backyard grilling area. While your award-winning spice rub and beautifully marbled steaks will get you far, give guests something…
Other Home Projects
Like it or not, your garage door directly influences the visual style of your home. After all, the surface area of the average garage door comprises nearly a third of a home’s face. Luckily, you can do something about it by repainting over the bland, stock finish — or worn, decrepit finish if it’s quite…
Other Home Projects
Building a Deck? Read This First
Building a deck can transform a backyard from a dull, open space to a fabulous oasis, an extension of your home that friends and family gravitate toward on warm-weather days. It also has the added bonus of increasing the value of your property. Total win-win. Cost The total cost of the project depends on several factors…
Kitchen
6 Sharp Kitchen Knife Storage Ideas
Tossing a bunch of sharp kitchen knives into a drawer together is a less-than-ideal storage solution. If you’re looking into kitchen organization ideas, you may want to prioritize whatever keeps your kitchen safe and functional. There are plenty of efficient and creative ways to store your knives. Below are our six favorite kitchen knife storage…
Other Home Projects
How to Create A Focal Point in Your Living Room
Many people find themselves at a loss when there is no natural focal point (like a fireplace or built-in entertainment center) in their home’s living room, but there are a few tried and true ways to create a focal point even if your home doesn’t come with an obvious one. 1. Large art Choosing large scale artwork is…
Kitchen
20 Easy Kitchen Remodel Ideas on a Budget
Is a full-on kitchen remodel out of the question? You can still give the busiest room in your home small makeovers that pack a lot of punch. Read on for 20 kitchen remodel ideas on a budget that’ll help you modernize your outdated kitchen. Swap Out Hardware Old cabinets can get a simple and quick…
Kitchen
What a Difference Kitchen Curtains Make
Lucky enough to have a window in your kitchen? We’re officially jealous. And not just because having natural light flowing in is a wonderful thing—we also love how window treatments can add a nice pop of unexpected color or a fun pattern to a kitchen, which is otherwise sort of a utility-heavy room. Read on…