A Budget-Friendly Fireplace Refresh
A blah brick hearth gets a cheery cottage-style refresher with some clever DIY woodwork and a high-contrast paint job
Boost Your Cleaning Power
There’s no denying that power tools get fix-ups done faster than you could by hand. So why not use that same juice to rev up your household tasks? Here, five supercharged power tool cleaning life hacks
Create a Vintage Wheelbarrow Planter
Turns out you can reinvent the wheel—in a charming herb planter
How to Paint Gingham Pattern Checks on a Wall
Plain walls take on the fresh look of a gingham print with three shades of blue on a field of white
Make a Stair-Riser Plant Stand
Create a multilevel container garden that'll pop on your front porch
6 Tips for Mixing Your Own Paints
Expert advice for turning your leftover paints into custom blends
Bath-Cleaning Shortcuts
Give your lavatories luster with these clever uses for household staples
Fast Fixes for Floor Scratches
Between footwear, pets, and furniture, wood floors can take a beating. Minimize the signs of wear and tear with these easy repairs.
How to Light a Windowless Room
Pro tips for brightening spaces that lack natural light
Save This Old House: Handsome Two-Story Greek Revival
This southern home on the National Register of Historic Places is primed for a forward-looking rehab