Skills & How Tos

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.

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

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

Don't sleep on this cleaning trick.

Try these tips on your next room update.

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.

Welcome back all you Crazy Cats who sent Hands and myself great comments last week on our April Fool’s video. It was the most fun to make and it just so happens to be my favorite holiday of the year, barring Thanksgiving of course.THIS week we’ve got a great little good thing for you – but something that packs a big punch: Eucalyptus in a hot shower.

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.

We’re looking to feature a NYC or LA-based design enthusiast like yourself in our Instagram Makeover Takeover content series in partnership with a major paint brand, documenting it all in before and after photoshoots and video. We’ll send in professional painters to paint a single room or section of your apartment.Please keep in mind that the final paint color/paint plan will be chosen by the AT audience, from a selection of colors curated by our paint specialists.

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.

It's even easier than paint.

This week I want to share with you a simple DIY that I learned from a reader and which solves the problem of organizing all those masks that we have to wear these days.

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.

Yes, you can make your home look like it's straight out of a catalog. Here's how to do it.

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

Pros give their expert tips for cutting down on upstairs noise.

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.

Let's talk about the thing no one wants to talk about.

Renters deserve some renovation inspiration, too.

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.

One of the most efficient and fun ways to consolidate your leftover paint supply is to mix it up, literally.

These seemingly innocent items can cause lots of damage.

Not wild about the color after all? All hope's not lost.

You'll get a better result for less time, money, and hassle by following these pro painting tips.

This tasty edible root is surprisingly easy to grow at home.

You don't have to live with a rocky ceiling fan. Here's how to fix it.

How many can you confidently check off this list?

This is a cheap fix you can do in 15 minutes.

Here's some colorful inspiration for your next project.

Should you go flat or glossy? Pros give the breakdown on the differences between each finish, and which works best where.

Pro painters have a few tricks for dealing with old, un-plumb walls.

It's cheaper and easier than installing new tile—and with the right methods, your DIY job will have a pro look.

This easy four-step project is one that you can knock out in 15 minutes.

If mess has scared you away from DIYing your own tie-dye, we have just the fix.

Should you reach for natural or synthetic? Flat or angled? Here, the pros break it down for you.