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Frugal and Fabulous: 30+ Fall Decor Ideas on a Budget

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It’s fall, and you love to decorate, but you don’t want to break the bank. No worries – fall decor doesn’t have to be expensive. You can have a Pinterest-worthy, fall fabulous home with a few simple pieces that give you a lot of bang for your buck. Whether you’re a DIY lover, a thrift store treasure hunter, … Read more

The Brilliant, Undisputed Hack for Crisp Paint Lines

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Any painter, DIYer, or crafter will tell you there is perhaps nothing more frustrating than a fuzzy paint line. Whether you’re painting baseboards or color-blocking a wall, it can … Read more

We Asked 15 Real Estate Pros What the Best Living Room Paint Color Is

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Picking a living room paint color can be a challenge — there are so many options and only one room! If you’re anything like me, you grab about 25 … Read more

DIY This: Make Your Own Super Cute “Enamel” Pins for Valentine’s Day

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Today’s Homeowner Radio Show Podcast | January 14, 2023

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This week, learn why a glass cooktop can shatter and hear the easy way to remove acorns from your yard. (Adobe Stock/matzaball, Getty Images Signature) Hour 1 Hear how much money you can save by installing luxury vinyl tile yourself, what to do about thermal expansion gaps in crown molding and more. Save Big by … Read more

Don’t Love Accent Walls? Try Accent Doors

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Kelsey Glennon Kelsey is a writer, editor, and photographer. She has lived on a ship and in a travel trailer, but feels most at home in her midcentury Florida bungalow that she styles with thrifted and antique finds. When she’s not writing about travel, interiors, commerce, or food, you can find her tending to her … Read more

3 Things You Should Never Try to Paint, According to a Real Estate Agent

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For more content like this follow Real Estate But things move from subjective to objective when it comes to what you should and shouldn’t paint. A rookie mistake that people often make? Forgetting to use primer before opening up their paint cans.  “Paint should never be applied to softwood surfaces such as pine, cedar, or … Read more

DIY Place Cards With Faux Calligraphy

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Photo: Faith Towers Provencher So you love the look of calligraphy, but you don’t have the time to learn how to do it? Or the patience, or the steady hand? Well there’s an easy way to fake it ’til you make it… today I’m going to show you how to make your own faux calligraphy place … Read more