A DIY-novice discovered a love for renovating during an 18-month project dedicated to building his dream home. From a drab, freezing bungalow to a luxury home, James Stuart’s dream came to fruition, allowing him to share what he has learned. Stuart, a firefighter of 15 years and trophy-winning bodybuilder, claims his love for renovation has…
Firefighter Renovates 1950s Bungalow Into Luxury Home, Shares Insider Tips
Couple Build Tiny Home to Pay Off $125,000 Debt in 2 Years, Embrace ‘Tiny Lifestyle’
Determined to get out of their six-figure debt, couple Marek and Ko Bush drafted a plan to downsize their debt by miniaturizing their home. Two years later, after moving into the tiny house they designed, the couple became completely debt-free—and ready to tackle the next project in their lives: building a family. Their baby girl…
5 Ways to Make a Small Living Room Look Bigger
These ideas will help you squeeze more style into your small living room—without sacrificing function. Forget Elbow Room Snug rooms are a chance to get cozy. To seat a crowd, ditch the awkward sectional in favor of small sofas and chairs packed closely together. Keep the profiles of the pieces trim and tight: no bulky…
How to Organize and Declutter Your Home, Room by Room
Wondering how to begin decluttering your home? Take a mental inventory of what you see and write down how the room makes you feel. Then, close your eyes and imagine what you want your new space to look like. Write down how the new vision makes you feel, and place this in a prominent spot…
6 Surprisingly Easy Home Upgrades You Can Accomplish in an Afternoon
Trying to create the home of your dreams? Never underestimate the satisfaction of completing small house projects. Here are six mini home makeovers that can be accomplished in an afternoon. Get Creative With Wallpaper Subtle and less of a commitment than wallpapering an entire room, try adding just a touch of patterned wallpaper to the…
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets, in 7 Doable Steps
If you’re wondering how to paint kitchen cabinets, you’ve come to the right place. Giving your cabinets a makeover can dramatically change the look and feel of your kitchen, whether you’re opting for a clean white paint or a more adventurous dark or colorful hue. Before you get started, there are some key things you…
Here’s How Cuomo Used Undercounted Nursing Home Deaths to Mislead the Public
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his top lieutenants cited a report altered by his top aides to paint a false narrative of his handling of the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes in comparison to other states. The New York State Department of Health knew that nearly 10,000 nursing home residents had died of COVID-19…
Spruce up Your Bathroom With Decorative Tiles
Dear James: The painted walls in my bathroom look too plain. I want to install some tile with a decorative pattern. Is it difficult to design and install patterns myself? —Mia H. Dear Mia: Adding decorative tile or changing the existing tile pattern can dramatically enhance the entire bathroom. Although it is not difficult to…
7 Little Ways to Make Your House Feel More Like a Home
Whether you’ve lived in your house for years or just moved in, it can be a challenge to create a home that feels authentically “you.” Sure, you (and maybe your partner, kids, and pets) live there, but designing a home that reflects your personal style and celebrates your favorite memories and experiences requires a little…
The Absolute Best Homemade Laundry Stain Remover
I’m excited to tell you how to make a fabulous, if not magical, do-it-yourself homemade stain remover. This stain remover recipe is so easy and cheap to make. And wow, does it perform! Just let me be clear at the get-go: While this stain remover works super well on fabric, upholstery, and carpet in the…
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