Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

She depends on these tools to get her hundreds of home repair jobs done, from hanging artwork to sawing wood to doing minor plumbing repairs.

All of a sudden, their original renovation plan went out the window.

And how to avoid it.

As with any AI-related developments, the tool has sparked a debate between those for it and against it.

Learn from my mistakes to save yourself a headache.

If you’re looking to free up space at home, this hack is literally a step in the right direction.

I have more storage than ever.

Some turn their basements into home gyms or entertainment rooms, but this couple went above and beyond.

If you’re itching to take on a home project, this is the perfect way to do it.

If you want to give your home some extra character, you need to be shopping salvage. Here’s how.

They found a “hidden treasure.”

You never know what you'll find in your next home renovation.

Your favorite bookcase might just make some stellar kitchen cabinet space.

This cabinet upgrade took some patience and DIY know-how to install, but the results have been worth it.

Plain risers are the perfect opportunity to infuse your stairs with personality.

It's got a neutral palette, but it's still a showstopper.

Fill it in? Make use of it? Here are some ideas.

“I was blown away by how much I didn’t know."

Take a lesson from my reno missteps.

Don't plan your bathroom without looking at this first.

“The castle taught us that sometimes the forgotten things in life don’t need a reinvention but just a little dusting off."

I spent an extra couple hundred dollars, but the impact was huge.

If you only have one bathroom at home, renovating it can be stressful. This tip's worth considering.

A complete transformation.

According to two Magnolia Network stars who've done it.

Some home upgrades aren't worth adding to your to do list.

Don't let an early sunset dissuade you from tackling your home improvement checklist.

In the latest episode of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU”.

Want to show your appreciation for a job well done? Here's your complete guide on who and how to tip.

In the latest episode of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU".

Taking on a home reno? Make sure you don't create any enemies during the process.

An episode of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU,” which was filmed prior to Leslie’s death in October.

Take it from this serial kitchen renovator.

You never know what's hiding behind your walls until it's demo time!

It has nothing to do with cutting corners.

This might give you pause.

Before you leap into your kitchen or bathroom renovation, it pays to know the basics. When it comes to regular square or rectangular tiles, nearly every pattern can be boiled down to these five basic models. From here, you can begin to play with angles, alternating designs, and other treatments that will add dimension and lots and lots of interest. And for further inspiration, Nancy put together a great round-up of some creative subway tile installation ideas.

We see a fun, fresh bathroom in your future.

Taking before-and-after images helped a renovator stay grounded.

“I think anyone can do a renovation like ours.”

Rarely can you take on a renovation that addresses everything all at once.

Read up before you install one of these.

You keep hearing about it; find out what everyone's talking about.

Pros and cons for these trendy surfaces.

But which is better?

A cautionary tale.

"If there’s anything that you should invest in, it should be your home and where you live," she says.

"Rental Redo" host Keyanna Brown suggests that it's always worth it to ask your landlord about renovations.