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Pastel bathroom

Bathroom

Best Bathroom Paint Colors

The fastest way to take your bathroom from drab to fabulous is a good coat of paint. We’ll go over different color inspirations from neutrals to jewel tones and the design elements and accessories that will turn your bathroom into an oasis. These bathroom colors can change the entire look and feel of your space,…

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Outdoor

6 Ideas for Decorating Your Small Backyard Deck

Small spaces can be tough to work with no matter where in the house they are, but just because you have a small deck doesn’t mean it can’t look great. From landscaping and furniture to new doors and entertaining additions, keep reading for easy small deck ideas to upgrade it in ways that will have…

Living room with engineered hardwood floors

Flooring

What Is Engineered Hardwood Flooring? Your Questions Answered

Durable, long-lasting, and resistant to moisture and warping, engineered hardwood flooring is a popular choice among homeowners. It offers the look of real wood with added stability and often a more affordable price point than traditional solid hardwood. But if you are not familiar with this flooring type, you may be wondering what engineered wood…

kitchen backsplash

Kitchen

8 Trendy Kitchen Backsplash Colors

Choosing a kitchen backsplash color can be tricky. It has to complement all the other room’s fixtures and possibly even the décor of the living and dining areas if you have an open-concept floor plan. A kitchen backsplash is also an opportunity to add some color and personality to an otherwise mostly neutral space. Here,…

Dining room with hardwood floors

Flooring

7 Great, Cheaper Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

You love the look of hardwood floors, but the hefty price tag? Not so much. While the average price of a flooring project is $3,349, installing hardwood floors can be thousands of dollars more. So how about cheap hardwood flooring and some alternatives? If you are on a budget or desire more environmentally-conscious materials, hand-scraped…

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Other Home Projects

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Room?

So you’ve decided it’s time for a fresh coat of paint — now it’s time to budget.  It’s true, painting your interior walls is a DIY task that can change up the entire feel of a space. Whether it’s an accent wall to add some drama or a new color in the living room to…

Window with screen

Windows

Types and Advantages of Window Screens for the Home

Whether you want to keep bugs out of your home or maintain some privacy, window screens are an easy way to increase comfort without taking away from the house’s curb appeal. If you’re interested in adding screens to your windows, it’s important to understand the different types that are available, as well as the advantages…

Two people in a hot tub

Outdoor

Calculating Your Hot Tub ROI

When you are considering buying a hot tub, you will look at a variety of factors from what size hot tub you want, to which bells and whistles will make it more enjoyable, to where you will put it. And though you will likely be looking at your hot tub as a luxury you can…