All You Need to Know About Wall-to-Wall Carpeting
Thinking about wall-to-wall carpeting? From material options and cost considerations to care and comfort, these are the key considerations to bear in mind about this floor covering.
25 DIY Storage Ideas to Help Corral Your Kids’ Clutter
Kids may be small, but their stuff takes up a lot of space! Make sure their gear is easy to find and well organized with these unique storage solutions.
The Best Way to Heat a Home with High Ceilings
Don’t get left in the cold when you step into a lofty room! Upgrading to radiant floor heating will keep any size space cozy and comfortable.
7 Mistakes That Cost You Time—and Money—When Redoing Your Floors
Mistakes can put a flooring project way over budget or leave you with a space you don’t love. Learn the most common pitfalls, plus 3 tips for successful remodel.
11 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Buy in Bulk
Bag more of the things you want in life—for less than the sticker price—with these often overlooked bulk buys.
10 Essential Tips to Avoid Bed Bugs When Traveling
Everyone looks forward to summer vacation, but unwary travelers may get more than they bargain for when checking into a hotel: bed bugs. Though small in size and often hard to spot, these troublesome insects make their presence felt with the itchy welts they leave on people’s skin. Bed bugs can easily hitch a ride from hotel to home in luggage or clothing, so it’s important for travelers to be on guard. Once bed bugs have infiltrated your home, they’re extremely difficult to exterminate. They can hide in small cracks and crevices, and even live for months without biting a human. That’s why the best defense against bed bugs is prevention. Fortunately, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has a number of helpful hints to help prevent summer travel from turning creepy. This post has been brought to you by National Pest Management Association. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.
Installing a Pocket Door
Homeowners who want to maximize space while having the convenience of a flexible layout should consider the pocket door. If you’re thinking about installing one, first read our handy planning guide to see whether this retractable door system is right for you.
3 Fixes for Dusty Blinds
We’ve all been guilty from time to time of letting a little too much dust settle on our window coverings. Clear off the grit and grime with one of these three solutions for cleaning your blinds.
Solved! The Perfect Height for Towel Bars and Hooks
Mount towel bars and rings at exactly the right height for the people in your household.
13 Genius Products for Fixing Walls and Ceilings Yourself
Cracks and small holes might seem minor, but they can soon get out of hand if not addressed properly. These 13 products will help you make quick and easy repairs on a variety of surfaces.