Design by Room

These light, open spaces are invitingly clean and natural.

Dream sweeter than ever with these comfy additions.

This crafty option is quick, easy, and cheap.

It's the season for hibernation.

Installing a home gym is easier (and cheaper) than you may think!

Winter means the outside muck gets dragged inside. Avoid that with a little planning and organization!

Don't use your fireplace or want a new look for it? Try this clever DIY!

Update your bedroom with these easy and inexpensive projects!

It's a perfect spot to display your favorite crafts.

With the correct wood, tools, and directions, you can make and install your own wooden bed slats.

Maybe that space could be for more than storage.

An enclosed porch allows you to enjoy more sunlight and increases the space in your home. However, you may only be able to comfortably use your porch on warm, sunny days, unless you decide to install heat in your porch. 1. Use the Porch at Night After the sun sets is one of the most popular times to

Laundry room cabinets seem to serve to organize a laundry room, but there may be a number of reasons you should consider removing these cabinets. If any of the following apply, remove your cabinets in the laundry room. 1. The Cabinets Are Too Low Many laundry room cabinets were designed for a standard

The great room in a home is typically characterized by a number of large windows. Installing a dimmer switch in this area is a simple project that will provide a number of benefits. 1. Less Light Needed During a Clear Day Because large windows are often the focal point of a great room, you'll be letting

Soundproofing insulation can stop or at least dampen noises coming from the room around which it is installed. Installing insulation to soundproof your laundry room can have the following benefits: 1. Do the Laundry without Disturbing Anyone Washers and dryers are among the noisiest appliances in your

Wood file cabinets can make attractive, sturdy file cabinets. However, what appears to be solid wood at first glance could actually be particle board, which is far less sturdy. Materials Needed: File cabinet instructions and included parts Step 1 - Check the Box and/or Instructions "Solid wood" can

A barrister bookcase is a multi-shelved bookcase, distinguished by the clear glass doors in the front of the bookcase. There are a number of advantages to putting such a bookcase in your home office, including: 1. Less Dust On a typical bookcase, dust can cover your shelving and any books, decorative

Home paper shredders allow you to shred documents in your home office. Although not as heavy-duty as large office shredders, there are a number of reasons to consider adding a home paper shredder to your home office. 1. Protect Your Identity and Sensitive Information An easy way for a criminal to perpetrate

A barrister bookcase is an eyepiece for any room in your house, but when the doors jam open or closed, it can be a big nuisance. The cause of the jamming can be of different origins, such as bent hinges from leaning on them or warpage of the door due to moisture or wetness, and this fact will allow

Installing a cork bulletin board is a quick and easy job. It is also a very cheap and convenient way to have important everyday notices and calendars pinned up on to the wall. Installing one can be done in half an hour, or even less. In other cases, the board may be nailed to the wall in which case you

Every college dorm room is filled with computers, printers, TVs, video game systems, alarm clocks, fans and mini-refrigerators, each with its own electrical cord. To prepare your kid and make sure he's safe, ensure that he understands the following rules about electrical safety. Never Run Electrical

Using a guestroom for extra storage makes sense, however, it's important that you leave the room functional and uncluttered. Keeping the floor uncluttered is the most important tip to remember when using the guestroom for extra storage. Hide Items Whenever possible, you should store items out of the

By taking a few precautions, you can reduce dust in your unused guestroom even though the room doesn't see a lot of activity. If the room is relatively dust-free, you'll have less cleaning to do on the rare occasion in which the room will house some guests. 1 - Cover Furnishings Beds, chairs, desks,

A power surge protector is an electronic device that protects equipment and appliances from damage from power surges. There are a number of reasons to use a surge protector in a dorm room especially, including: 1 - Protects Appliances from Power Surges In dorms especially, the constant drain of power