Basement Materials Guide

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.

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.

LVP is a smart choice in basements, especially budget-friendly basement remodels. Here are tips and tricks that will help you install LVP flooring.

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.

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.

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.

Our primary bedroom was more than ready for a paint makeover. It was not the rejuvenating sophisticated sanctuary that we needed. 

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.

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.

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…

Basement flooring has its own special requirements beyond style and budget. Specifically, the underlayment is the biggest consideration for long-term quality, durability, and comfort. We…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

Creating this meditation space required the perfect paint color and intentional object placement.

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.

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.

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

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…

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.

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…

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….

The plain, unremarkable top felt like it needed a little pizazz, and I immediately envisioned a pattern in gold and greens.

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 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…

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…

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 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.

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.

Let’s upcycle an old door into a cozy entry-way bench for kids—complete with secret stashes for mom and dad!

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…

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…

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.  …

This custom Minecraft mural wall includes our son’s favorite Minecraft characters. Paint and wood planks helped create this themed bedroom.

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…

Home improvement: Three tips to insulate a basement quickly, safely, and more easily. Insulation isn’t just about staying warm, it’s about fire and building code,…