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When you first selected a wood color for furniture or even paneling, you hadn’t noticed the red, but now that you see it, you want to tone it down. How do you do that? We did the research to bring you an answer. You can reduce red tones in wood in the following ways: Use …

When you have issues with your power, the first thing you check is your breaker, but yours is warm to the touch. Should you be concerned, or is that normal? We did the research to bring you the answer. A breaker can be warm to the touch when running and still be perfectly normal. You …

Every homeowner wants to increase the curb appeal of their property, but you’re not sure if a home addition like a family room is the way to go about it. Can you really add value to your home like this? We did the research to bring you the answer. Home additions such as family rooms …

Split king beds are comprised of twin XL mattresses pushed side by side, which produces an unsightly and uncomfortable gap in the middle. What can you use to fill in this gap? To fill in the gap in a split king bed, try these solutions: Tie the beds together Use a king-sized fitted sheet Try …

Making coral paint at home comes in handy if you can’t find the color in a store or if you didn’t think you wanted coral for the walls and have now changed your mind. What colors do you need to combine to get a beautiful coral color? To make coral paint, you need yellow paint …

Candles create a lovely home ambiance, but if they’re not the right color, you might wish to paint over them. Is that possible? For your convenience, we brought you the answer. You can indeed paint over candles using acrylic paint, chalk paint, spray paint, or even food coloring. If you give the paint several hours …

You want everyone who enters your property to be clear on the rules with a sign: you don’t welcome trespassers. Suppose you’ve invested in a few no trespassing signs, but you don’t know how far apart they should be. Luckily enough, we have done extensive research and have the answers! The rules for the distance …

Let’s say you put off getting your roof remodeled for a long time but can’t wait any longer. You decide on a copper roof, and you love it. The problem is that your current siding no longer matches. You want to upgrade that too, but what color siding looks best with a copper roof? You …

You still fondly remember when you got your carpeting installed in your living room or bedroom years ago. It was a pristine white color. Over the years, sun damage, spills, stains, and maybe a rambunctious child or pet have left the carpet anything but white. So, you might be wondering if you can use bleach …

A door jamb is a frame on both sides of the door. If you’re repainting a room or several, the question then becomes, what color should your door jamb be? You can paint your door jamb any color you wish, but many homeowners select the same color as the door. You can also use white, …

Originally published in 2019, we’ve recently updated this is a republished updated version. As you walk across a typical street in the US, any time of the year, you may come across houses with unique hues and colors lighting their porch. It could be a green light, a red light, or perhaps a blue light, …

Most of the flooring in your home is hardwood rather than carpet. You love how stately hardwood flooring looks, but you struggle to keep it clean. You recently bought a Dyson Ball vacuum for the few carpets you do have, and wonder whether you can use it on your hardwood floors as well. We’ve looked …

You’ve spent months choosing the perfect wallpaper, and now it’s time to adhere it to your walls. You’ve bought some wallpaper paste glue for the job. Before you start sticking the glue on the wallpaper, you have one question. Will wallpaper paste glue dry clear? We did the research to find the answer to this …

You love shopping for furniture at IKEA, but admittedly, you’re not so fond of putting everything together from scratch. Whether you’re buying a coffee table, a bookshelf, or a dining set, does IKEA include tools with their furniture? We’ve researched the tools and parts you’ll likely need to assemble IKEA furniture and which come along …

The look of leather is undeniably stunning, especially when it’s a leather couch we’re talking about. It’s been your dream for years to own such a couch, but you worry about the longevity of the leather. How long does a leather couch last? We’ve checked with the furniture experts to bring you the answer.  Leather …

Admittedly, in keeping your home clean and polished, you don’t get to your blinds all that often. The last time you went to let some light in, you noticed the wood blinds were caked in dust and grime. How do you clean them? We’ve researched the most efficient steps and best cleaning tools to help …

You bought a lovely pair of curtains fresh from the store. It took you weeks of deliberation to choose the right material and color, but you’re happy with how the curtains look. Well, mostly. You’ve waited patiently for the curtains to drop, but it just hasn’t happened yet. Do curtains typically drop after hanging? We’ve …

Given the importance of your living room, it’s one of the spaces in your home that you put the most decorating thought into. You’re looking for a centerpiece to really tie the room together, and you think to add a dresser. Can you really put a dresser in the living room? You can indeed add …

You recently decided to repaint a room in your home an appealing yet neutral gray hue. You’re super happy with the finished product, but now you’re suddenly rethinking whether you need to update the color of your carpeting. Which color carpet best accents gray walls? While it’s ultimately your decision, the following hues are generally …

Currently, your bathtub is tiny. You’ve recently completed some other remodels on your home, and you think the tub is next. You’d love to transform your bathtub into a walk-in shower, but how much will such a conversion cost? We researched this all-important topic so you can make the decisions that you need.  Converting your …

You just moved into a new home, and you love everything about it. Well, almost everything about it. The current color of the porch is bugging you a bit, admittedly. You’d like it to be a different hue, but which one? We looked at a myriad of different home design sources to find the best …

For as long as you can remember, you’ve always had a penchant for owls. Now that you finally have a home of your own, you want to showcase your interests through your decor. In particular, you’re looking for owl-themed kitchen curtains. Curtains don’t have to be purely functional, as they can be cute, too. If …

Your dining table is a place for friends and family. You always take great pride in preparing festive meals that bring everyone together. Yet when your dining table isn’t in use, you’re just not sure what to do with it. It’s such a major focal point that you’d hate to ignore, but how should you …

All has gone well in redecorating your home thus far, well, that is, until you get to the living room. You’ve spent countless days agonizing over whether your curtains and rugs have to match or if they can complement each other but still be different. Which is it? Your curtains and rugs don’t have to …

When planning the layout of your bathroom, not only do aesthetics matter, but safety does as well. You don’t want to finish designing this room without a bath rug or two, but the question becomes, where should your bath rug go? Since bath rugs can cover potentially wet surfaces that cause slipping, you should put …

You have a luxurious sheepskin throw rug in your living room. Perhaps you’ve accented your bedrooms with one or two of these rugs as well. Unfortunately, from dust to foot traffic and time, your sheepskin rug has gotten quite dirty. With this being such a unique item, the question eventually comes up: How to clean …

Brrr, it sure is cold out there! You’re wearing your heaviest sweater, and you have your heat blasting, but sometimes you wish there was a more energy-efficient way to stay warm. For instance, what if you could insulate your home? You can install thermal curtains to help. What are these? We have looked into this …

Your bathtub is looking a little worse for wear, and you’re thinking now might finally be the time to replace it. You’ve saved up money where you can, and you have a little extra room in your budget for this home renovation. The question becomes, how much money will you spend on bathtub repairs? The …

You’ve seen the commercials and done a bit of initial research, and you think a Bath Fitter tub may be the right choice for your bathroom. Before you proceed any further, though, you need more information. Namely, how much does a Bath Fitter tub cost? A Bath Fitter tub, like many other acrylic tub liners, …

It’s time to admit it: you need a new coffee table. The last time you bought one was years ago, so you have no idea what the current prices are like. You want to ensure you get a high-quality coffee table that will last you for years, but how much money will you spend on …

You pride yourself on the look of your living room, but one thing you think the room could use is more accent chairs. The question becomes, how many is too many? You don’t want the chairs to dominate your décor, so how do you strike the right balance? In most living room setups, you should …