Skills & How Tos

At first glance, it looks like a painting.

All you need is a Sharpie.

Interior designer Breegan Jane is here to help with your low lighting woes.

Longtime renters, take note.

Satin, eggshell, gloss, semi-gloss — how do you know which one to choose?

Skip the painting, go right to replacing.

Contractors and paint experts debunk some common painting myths and fill you in on the right way to approach your next painting project. 

An absolutely bare-bones list of the things every homeowner should do before temperatures drop.

According to doctors, nurses, EMTs, and pharmacists.

You'll need about $80 for supplies and just a few hours to dedicate to the project.

The weather is getting crisper, but your fun doesn't have to stop.

This DIY takes just a few tools and a bit of patience.

An '80s-tastic makeover gives this simple shelf a whole lot of personality.

The real deal can cost thousands, but you can make this replica in a day.

Here's how to master it.

The mistake is an easy one to make, and even easier to fix.

Experts and students weigh in on what they're looking forward to — and worried about — to learn in-person.

They even function with a secret feature!

You can find it at Home Depot.

Making sure people have the information they need is key.

Color can be a first step toward universal design.

I learned how to scrape, prep, and prime — but so much more, too.

It can totally change the look of your space.

Need some color inspiration? These bright, bold, and creative redos are the best of the best.

According to sustainability experts.

There are two kinds of colors you should avoid.

It'll even save you money on cans of paint!

This trick uses supplies you probably already have.

And it's a low-lift project, too.

And how to avoid it.

Welcome back to One Good Thing @ HOME! This week we’re outdoors again and I’m sharing my best tip for quickly setting up some cool outdoor lighting with bamboo poles and rubber “connectors.” String lights are great outdoors in the warm weather, but if you don’t have a way to hang them, it can be a real pain in the butt. My tripod solution is a really nice all around solution that will work anywhere you need support, and it will cost you very little.

These 7 picks are worth adding to your toolbox.

Sometimes it's just not worth taking things to heart.

"Lil Jon Wants to Do What?" has just been greenlit by HGTV

Designer Orlando Soria has the photographic evidence to back up his word.

Don't sleep on this cleaning trick.

Painting has this transformative power, but your weekend project doesn't have to be as involved as painting an entire room or even a whole wall.

And how to change them for good.

Natural resources, such as water and even the very air we breathe in this country are a matter of inequality — and this has become a matter of life and death.

This weekend, pick one thing you can do to make your home ready to get rained on. It might only take 15 minutes!

HGTV's "What Not to Design" is an offshoot of "What Not to Wear."

Just wait until you see this bold, bespoke paint job!

It's a good idea to get into the habit of tackling these semi-annual tasks as a trio.

I tried this so you don't have to. Here are my honest thoughts.

With these tips, your next paint project will look like it was done by a true pro.

From making donations to calling your representatives.

Things are going to get cluttered — and sometimes it's best to just leave the mess for tomorrow.

Stock up on these things just in case.

Here are some tips for staying warm when both the temperature and the electricity drops off.

After 7,000 hours at home with my husband.

Add "Design Star: Next Gen" to those queues.

Plus, how to ensure easy cleanup.

It's hard to get out of bed when your bedroom feels like a meat locker. These tips will help.

You don't have to live with these gross issues.

There were plenty of Dwight Schrute jokes along the way.

The truth is, you really don't need a junk drawer. Getting rid of yours will help tame your clutter habit, and reclaim precious space. Here's how to do it.

Here's how to decide what's right for your home, according to the pros.

Avoid these holiday headaches.

Cats love trees. In fact, it’s most likely incredibly exciting for your furry friend to see you gussying one up with shiny hanging things on it for them to play with indoors. So it’s important to consider how to cat-proof your holiday evergreen before you end up with broken ornaments on the floor, with it falling over, or worse.Toppling over tends to be the biggest concern when it comes to owning a cat and a Christmas tree.

Keep these close at hand and you'll be able to make around-the-house fixes faster and easier.

How often is necessary when it comes to replacing your air filter? Well, it depends on a few different things, starting with the type of filter you have.

According to maintenance experts.

There are a few steps you need to take to avoid worsening damage.

These smart picks take the "junk" out of "junk drawer."

A step-by-step guide to tackling this easy DIY that's fit for farmhouse modern decor.

Learn from Redditors before making the mistakes yourself.