Natural light floods a plywood dining nook from two roof windows in the Vault House by Bradley Van Der Straeten Architects I was approached by Pinterest a few weeks ago asking me if I would like to host my own show on Pinterest TV. Um, yes! Yes I would! And then it became a whole … Read more
This week, learn how to clean old wallpaper and protect a wood-framed shower window from water damage. (Sandy Knollenburg/simplyzel, Getty Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, hear our suggestions for matching wood posts to vinyl, cleaning old wallpaper, and more. Matching Wood Posts to Vinyl Matching these wooden support posts to the vinyl posts … Read more
A home with KustomSlide Mono Aluminium Sliding Doors from Kloeber that maximise natural light For a very long time, I was convinced that I need to live in a rather large house to be happy. I’d dream of one day moving into somewhere palatial, with an enormous footprint, vast ceilings and many rooms. I’ve always … Read more
Stop what you’re doing and find a window in your home. Notice the space above it? That right there is an opportunity. Similar to that curtain hack you’ve probably heard before (where you mount your hardware almost to the roofline to fake height), placing shelves above your window frame can draw the eyes upward to … Read more
A quick pressure wash will make your fence look brand new. (RoschetzkkylstockPhoto, Getty Images Pro) Home maintenance is a year-round event, but some tasks just make more sense to do in the summer. Our 4 Seasons of Homeownership Summer Checklist, which divides must-do tasks by the time of year, is a great way to stay … Read more
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. I live in a hundred-year-old apartment building in Chicago, and while it has its charming details, it has just as many dilapidated features. From missing baseboard corners to uneven … Read more
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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. Window treatments are an essential component of any space. As a city dweller whose space overlooks neighboring apartments, investing in a great sets of curtains was obviously one of … Read more
Photo: Lidy Dipert Is there a “right” option for curtain lengths? That depends on who you ask, and often just asking the question can leave you more confused than you were before. The long and short of it is (no pun intended): it’s up to you. But we’re here to help as you answer the question, “How long should curtains be?” We’ll be taking a critical look … Read more
Frosted window film provides the privacy you need and the natural light you want. It mimics the look of specialty glass without the added cost and is a perfect solution for spaces where blinds aren’t ideal, like in garage and bathroom windows. Most of the time, blinds in garage windows are rarely opened. Because of … Read more