
Selecting your materials and supplies can be challenging, especially when your budget is tight. It’s important to list everything you’ll need to make your bedroom dreams a reality, and then research the costs. While paint, flooring, bedding, and light fixtures are part of the scope, don’t forget the paint brushes and other tools you’ll need to install all of the bedroom materials and fixtures to make it happen.
You may find that it’s best to do the bedroom makeover in stages as your budget allows. Don’t worry about getting everything done quickly. It’s not a race to achieve your vision. And, it’s ok to install new flooring now, then paint the room next month, and then update your bedding and light fixtures the following month. By spreading out the steps, you can enjoy the process, decrease stress, and allow time to focus on the details to create quality work.
Molding Project Guide: What You Need to Know
Our molding project guide will help reduce the amount of trips to the home center and ease your budget concerns. tWe’ve got tips that can help make it easier.
How to Get More Natural Light in Your Home
There are both affordable and more expensive methods to get more natural light into your home so you can get the most out of the sunlight’s benefits.
Best Paint Brush For Cutting In Paint Details
I’ve tried many paint brushes, and the best paint brush for cutting in paint is the Richard edge paint brush. Here’s why it’s the best cutting in paint brush.
These Paint DIY Tips Get the Job Done Better the First Time
Painting is a project that anyone can do, but not always well. These DIY paint tips will help make sure your first attempt is a successful home improvement.
How to Pick a Paint Color with Your Partner
Have you ever been frustrated picking a paint color with your partner? I’ve got a few strategies that make how to pick a paint color so much easier.
This Weighted Comforter Delivers a Better Night’s Rest
High-quality sheets, cooling pillowcases, soft-to-the-touch blankets, and weighted comforters can affect how we sleep once we find the time to climb into bed.
How to Transform an Ordinary Bedroom into a Sophisticated Sanctuary
Our primary bedroom was more than ready for a paint makeover. It was not the rejuvenating sophisticated sanctuary that we needed.
Tool Review: Best Caulk Gun is the Dripless Caulk Gun
The best caulk gun makes laying caulk so much smoother, faster, and cleaner. Here’s what you need to know about the best caulking gun: Dripless caulk gun.
Molding Tip: Why do we measure from a miter’s short point?
The goal for molding and trimwork is to make it look like it grew there. Here’s a molding tip that shows how to measure from a miter’s short point.
How to attach trim to a wall that’s not flat – lumpy and bumpy
If your DIY home improvement goal includes trim or an architectural feature wall, this little pro tip will help create the look you want without…
Does the Slobproof Touch-up Paint Pen Really Work?
A touch-up paint pen can be a helper if it doesn’t dry out or is difficult to use, so I was intrigued to try the touch-up paint pen from Slobproof.
How to replace a porch post
Want to see how to replace a rotted porch post? Just about all the rotted porch posts I’ve seen share one thing in common: Water…
How to get a perfect spray paint finish
A perfect spray paint finish is easy if you follow a few simple steps, and practice patience, when spray painting furniture. Here’s what you need to know.
How to trim a plank ceiling
We installed a plank ceiling in a basement makeover, and it has gotten some rave reviews. Best of all, the homeowner has shared with us…
Why paint shoe molding? Find out why primer isn’t enough.
It was seem like busy-work to paint shoe molding. With a fresh coat of paint, it can raise the level of craftsmanship by creating a crisp border to the floor.
How to paint plastic furniture like a pro
Use our helpful tips to paint plastic furniture and update your backyard oasis without sending a lot of money. Here’s how to get that sleek paint finish.
How to paint a room: What to paint first?
Every DIY project needs a plan. When we paint, we have a painting sequence that has proven successful. Here’s how to paint a room.
How to make a meditation space that inspires and soothes
Creating this meditation space required the perfect paint color and intentional object placement.
How to Paint a Fireplace Surround Like a Pro
If your fireplace is a little dated and doesn’t really ‘go’ with your family’s style, consider paint. Here’s how to paint a fireplace surround.
Thinking about getting started painting furniture? I’ve got a few tips.
Upcycling and repurposing old furniture is fun, especially when we’re able to add years to the life of a well-loved piece of furniture or create something that helps others.
Make a snowflake holiday card display with pallet wood and paint
This year I was inspired to make a new holiday card display in our family’s ‘formal farmhouse’ style. I chose upcycling pallet wood and a few fun paint colors
A big pop of yellow makes my repurposed old desk into a cheerful snack bar
After-school snack time is even better with a custom snack bar upgraded with fresh paint. I’m a lucky mom because I usually get an answer…
How to use a Dremel to cut out a recessed light
Cutting out recessed lights in drywall with any degree of accuracy can be tricky. Here’s how to use a Dremel to cut out a recessed light in drywall.
How to install shiplap wall trim
Here’s how to install shiplap, and make over a room with Arauco’s primed pine nickel gap ship lap boards. Selecting a primed product helps when…
Don’t throw away your old paint brush. 3 tips keep paintbrushes working
An old paint brush has a lot more uses than just slathering on paint. I use them all the time on remodeling and renovation projects….
Fresh paint and a fun pattern can turn an old table in a modern gem.
The plain, unremarkable top felt like it needed a little pizazz, and I immediately envisioned a pattern in gold and greens.
Hers & His pallet ideas: We upcycled these old chairs into his/hers benches
Theresa always has DIY pallet ideas, like re-imagining old dining room chairs into exciting hers and his benches. There are lots of design options for…
How to trim a door: tools, tips, techniques
How hard can it be to add three pieces of wood to a door jamb? Um…Check this video to see how I trim a door…
How to install wood wainscoting and vertical trim
Wood wainscoting is one of my favorite interior finishes. It’s fun, clean, and all carpentry. And it looks sensational. In this video I run through…
Looking to get spooky with scary Halloween decorations? I can help.
I haven’t used skulls in my Halloween decor before, and with my son’s current obsession with jump scares and creepy things, the idea of using skulls became a natural fixation for this Halloween.
Painting Brick or Stone Fireplace Surrounds Can Be Done
Painting brick can be done! When I spotted this fireplace at a client’s new-to-them-but-stuck-in-1980s home, I knew paint would freshen up the family room.
How to Make Fun Shelves from an Old Jewelry Box
If an old jewelry box or an old dresser is no longer needed, consider taking the drawers and making fun shelves for your home office or family room.
Upcycle a door into a kid’s storage bench.
Let’s upcycle an old door into a cozy entry-way bench for kids—complete with secret stashes for mom and dad!
Installing Crown Molding: Getting started and Pro tips
I adore crown molding. I like installing it, too. I’m sharing tips that can help get first timers started and idiot proof it for the…
How to trim a door like a pro
I share some time- and job site-tested tips on how to trim a door. In this video we run through some tools, tips, and materials…
Vibrant and Whimsical Wall Art Inspired by Dorothy Draper
As a designer who loves to try new things, I was inspired to interpret classic manor rose print by Dorothy Draper into this series of wall art. …
How to Create a Fun Minecraft Mural Wall
This custom Minecraft mural wall includes our son’s favorite Minecraft characters. Paint and wood planks helped create this themed bedroom.
Making a wall mural is easier than you might think. I’ve got design tricks
My son Jack chose a Minecraft theme for his big boy bedroom makeover, and picked out five of his favorite Minecraft mini figures to include…
3 Things to Know Before Painting Patterns on Walls
Painting patterns? Achieve perfect geometric shapes with these easy tips. The paint pattern’s best friend is painter’s tape. If you haven’t been successful with painter’s…
How to Cut and Install Crown Molding Like a Pro
Get-started crown molding advice for first-timers and idiot-proofing for pros with this advice from Mark on how to cut and install crown molding like a pro.













































