Before & After: "Barnwood" Coffee Table IKEA Hack City Farmhouse

When it comes to IKEA coffee table hacks, LACKs are oft the starting point. But today, we found a HEMNES that got a country rustic upgrade, with a new "barnwood" top.

In kitchen and bathroom renovations, you can use tile to bring a lot of style to a little space. So where should you get started when looking for tile for your own project? Start with our list of 10 quality tile resources!

Tool Box Essentials: Measuring Tools

From measuring for drapes or trying to figure out how long that new sofa can be, you're going to need at least one measuring tool in your life. If you're in the throes of a full renovation or redecoration, you may even want to keep a couple around -- one in your toolbox and one in your bag or car.

How To Make Curtain Rods from Conduit Apartment Therapy Tutorials

When my boyfriend and I moved into our new home, we were faced with three walls of windows in our living room, one of which was twelve feet long. We loved the light, but we didn't love the prospect of paying out the nose for custom rods, or for all the pre-made ones it would require, for that matter. So we devised a way to make three lengthy rods for under $25.

When we think of black in terms of fashion it is the easiest color to wear, but when it comes to interiors black paint has been relegated to rebellious teenage bedrooms. But over the last few years, black has moved into the mainstream as a paint color, and as these images show it has the same versatility in interiors as it does in fashion. More

Renovation Resource: 9 Sources for Antique & Reproduction Hardware

With some rehabs you want to strip away all the years and start over with clean, modern space. With others, you want stay true to the home's original design period. For those times, there are stores out there that offer antique and reproduction hardware and lighting. These are a few of our favorites.

Shopping at architectural salvage stores will not only save you money on a renovation, it also helps keep perfectly good household items out of landfills. If you're not interested in rebuilding with secondhand goods, you can also donate yours. More

Best Small Toilets 2013 Apartment Therapy's Annual Guide

Back in 2006, Maxwell started a list of the best toilets for small spaces. Back then, water saving toilets with small footprints were difficult to find. There are more options today and yet there are still a couple toilets that review the best among readers. Based on reader comments, TOTO seems to be the most popular brand but we also saw shout outs for Kohler, Duravit and others. Check out the full list after the jump...

It's Electric: Uniquely Convenient Power Outlets & Accessories

It seems like power outlets have been the same basic design for as long as they've existed. More than a decade into the 21st century, we're finally seeing some innovation in this area with electrical outlets and accessories that make life easier and conserve energy.

Renovating Basics: Buying a New Toilet

Buying a new toilet may seem totally daunting — one piece or two? round or elongated? what is a rough-in? — but with a little education you can skip ahead to the fun part, like looking at all the different designs, styles and colors. Here's a quick little guide to get you started with the basics… More