Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

When Lee moved into his apartment rental, the kitchen was stark white and sterile. Check out what some color and black and white self adhesive floor tiles can do…With the help of a hair dryer, he removed the old, cracked vinyl tiles, and replaced them with Armstrong self adhesive floor tiles (cost $90). By positioning them at an angle, he created a diamond pattern that helps to distracts the eye from the railroad apartment’s “long & skinny” shape.

Chip & Jo would be proud.

Here's what you need to know.

Knocking out a wall made this space way more inviting.

There was a lot of pretty stuff hiding under all that beige paint!

Here's the great reason why.

White kitchens have their place, but these might just be better.

Buh-bye, popcorn ceiling!

And neither should you.

Our guide to whether your job needs a handyman, a contractor, a kitchen designer, or an architect.

Honestly? I'd live in this nursery.

You'll want to steal the new cabinet color ASAP.

Take it from the pros: There's a right way to do a home reno to ensure your health and safety.

Inspiring ideas for one of the most commonly neglected areas of the home.

The wallpaper will give you serious heart-eyes.

The littlest things make a huge difference.

Decidedly aspirational, but still highly inspirational.

This unexpected marriage transforms a utilitarian bathroom or kitchen into a bold style statement.

It adds character and interest to your space, without all the effort.

You'll love the newly added window seat.

It's been a go-to resource for me.

You've never seen subway tile look so moody (in the best way).

You may have to give up your gas range for the greater good.

It's a little last century, a little this century, and a lot stylish.

If your 2020 includes remodeling plans, start here.

A redo of a 1912 home's galley kitchen makes room for bold pattern.

Wall trim is a strong visual signal, conveying the architectural style of a room in a glance. Panel molding and chair rails are most closely associated with traditional homes, but wood trim in geometric and repetitive shapes can easily look modern. Use one of these ideas as an inexpensive way to transform flat surfaces with pattern and texture.

Open, airy, with farmhouse flair? Count us in.

I learned this one the hard way.

The after is SERIOUSLY dreamy.

Small done right.

It can be done.

This DIY gut job yielded seriously impressive results.

The "after" is a whole lot brighter, but still exactly right for this 140-year-old house.

We've got the expert take on where to start, and what to look for.

The after's lighter, brighter, and way more modern.

These simple changes have seriously big impact.

This one-time rental kitchen's total overhaul made it way more functional—and lots prettier, too.

This bedroom perfectly blends practicality and fun.

Can we move in?

This fresh redo proves dining rooms don't have to feel like a Downton Abbey set piece.

A different kind of shower enclosure is picking up steam.

This entry is an explosion of pattern and color, in the best way.

A one-wall redo totally transforms the look of this living room.

The new black-and-wood color combo looks super chic.

Spoiler: The word art decal doesn't make the cut.

Spend less, and still absolutely love the result.

The shakeup took the space from blah and bland to totally vibrant.

Watch out! These are on the endangered species list.

This renovation made the space way more usable year-round.