Ask Danny | Ep. 8: ‘Drywall Shorty’ Gives Some Guidance

Danny Lipford and Lydia Crowder (Drywall Shorty) chat this week about drywall. (3 Echoes Content Studio/Drywall Shorty) In this week’s episode of “Ask Danny,” I’m chatting with Lydia Crowder, a.k.a Drywall Shorty, about patching holes, texture and more. Lydia Crowder, a.k.a. Drywall Shorty, has more than 20 years’ experience installing drywall. (facebook.com/drywallshorty) About Lydia Crowder … Read more

Ask Danny | Ep. 8: ‘Drywall Shorty’ Shares Pro Tips

Danny Lipford and Lydia Crowder (Drywall Shorty) chat this week about drywall. (3 Echoes Content Studio/Drywall Shorty) In this week’s episode of “Ask Danny,” I’m chatting with Lydia Crowder, a.k.a Drywall Shorty, about patching holes, texture and more. Lydia Crowder, a.k.a. Drywall Shorty, has more than 20 years’ experience installing drywall. (facebook.com/drywallshorty) About Lydia Crowder … Read more

Making a Small, Outdated Bathroom Look Fabulous

When you have a master bathroom that’s anything but, and you’re working with a limited budget, it’s time for a small bathroom remodel. This mid-century house belongs to Logan and Hannah, who share it with their daughters Brooklyn and Dakota and, soon, another baby girl. The growing family has a master bathroom that needs to … Read more

Before & After: This Space-Savvy Patio Redo Features an All-Weather Lounge Space

Megan Baker Home Projects Editor Megan is a writer and editor who specializes in home upgrades, DIY projects, hacks, and design. Before Apartment Therapy, she was an editor at HGTV Magazine and This Old House Magazine. Megan has a degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She is a self-taught weighted … Read more

Painting Kitchen Cabinets: How to Do it The Right Way

You can easily update your kitchen cabinets by painting them. However, a good paint job depends on a great prep job. Prepare the surface properly so the paint will adhere and not peel or chip over time. While you can paint cabinets with a brush, a sprayer is faster and leaves a smoother surface. Sanding … Read more