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Bathtub Refinishing: DIY or Hire a Pro?

If your bathroom needs an update, but you don’t want to overhaul the entire space with a remodel, it may be time to refinish your bathtub. Refinishing could make the room look fresher and more modern. You could tackle this... Read More

How to Make a Homemade Window Cleaner That Actually Works

Whether your windows are covered with a filmy residue or kids’ fingerprints, marks on windows can be quite the eyesore. Yet many commercial glass cleaners are loaded with toxic chemicals and therefore aren’t the most green option to get your... Read More

Building a Deck? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY

Building a deck expands your livable outdoor space so you can do more of what you love -- entertaining, dining, or relaxing under the stars. But large projects like adding a new deck or repairing an existing one can be... Read More

Mouth-Watering Outdoor Kitchens (And Surprise! Their ROI Is Great)

Building an outdoor kitchen is more than an indulgence: These backyard beauties can improve your home's value. Outdoor kitchens typically get a 71% return on investment, according to the "Remodeling Impact Report" from the National Association of REALTORS® — and... Read More

5 Low-Cost Ideas for a Kitchen Remodel on a Budget

If you've got $68,000 lying around, you could buy a luxury SUV. You could pay for one year at Harvard. Or you could remodel your kitchen. Yup. It typically costs that much. But unlike fancy new cars and Ivy League experiences, you can... Read More

9 (Totally-DIYable) Kitchen Ideas That’ll Get Insta-Love

A new year, a new opportunity to make your kitchen swoon-worthy. Whether your most-used room is in need of a total refresh or a few simple tweaks, make this year, the year that you fall in love with your kitchen... Read More

9 Gorgeous Kitchen Materials That Are Practically Indestructible

What's the point of a Pinterest-perfect kitchen if it doesn't stay that way? Kitchen surfaces, especially countertops, need to be able to take hit after hit. And these nine will. And look gorgeous doing it. #1 Laminate for Countertops Don't worry. Laminate won't make your kitchen... Read More