A sad-looking old carpet can make the whole room look dated, but a replacement isn’t the only way to get the floor back into shape. Dye can breathe new life into a carpet and save you both money and time compared to a replacement. It’s an especially practical choice if your carpet’s pile is still […]
Interior
10 Best Plants to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Your home’s air might smell fresh, but if it’s like the air in most modern homes, it still harbors airborne contaminants that can harm your health. Some of the worst offenders are chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which come from a wide variety of household materials. By absorbing and neutralizing some of these […]
Best 12 Indoor Hanging Plants for Your Home
Hanging plants add vertical interest to a room, dress up high ceilings and dull corners, and make it easy to fit a little more greenery into a small space. Green isn’t all you’ll get, though. Many of the trailing plants that look good in baskets offer striking colors and forms, and a few will reward […]
Undermount vs. Drop-in Sinks for Your Kitchen and Bath
More than just a utilitarian fixture, the sink is part of what gives your kitchen its character. How your sink is mounted might seem like a minor detail, but it can affect both the aesthetics and the usability of your kitchen. Whether an undermount or a drop-in sink is right for you depends on the […]
Pink Mold: Is it Dangerous? And How to Get Rid of It.
While not all mold is a serious threat, mold in your home is never a good thing. If you’ve noticed a pinkish fungus growing anywhere in your house, your health could be at risk. It’s important to get rid of the mold as soon as possible, but you’ll need more than soap and water to […]
Painted vs. Stained Cabinets
Because cabinets are such prominent features in your kitchen and bath, the finish you choose for them affects the whole ambiance of the room. While both painted and stained cabinets can be equally attractive, each finish has aspects that make it better suited to some situations than others. Paint: Versatile and Modern Paint opens up […]