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Are Microwaves Becoming a Thing of the Past? We Asked Reno Pros Why Some Modern Kitchens Skip Them
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (426+ words) Joe Hendrickson / Getty Images Scroll through a designer’s portfolio of work or a h high-end home tours online, and you might be hard pressed to immediately spot a microwave present within a luxury kitchen. Even in more “everyday” kitchens, with…...
5 Ways to Hide Your Outdoor AC Unit So It Blends In Expertly, According to Designers
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (663+ words) Your home’s siding and roofing may be in pristine condition, and its surrounding landscape and lawn flawlessly manicured, but if there’s an exposed outdoor AC unit (or compressor) visible from the street, it could undo all those great features that…...
2 Ways Designers Made Dated Honey-Toned Wood Cabinets Look Totally Fresh for Their 2026 Kitchens
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (446+ words) Mint Images RF / Getty Images Given that installing new cabinets isn't always in the budget for homeowners—plus painting or switching out cabinetry isn't generally feasible for renters—we looked for ways to make the orange-ish wood cabinets look great…...
What Is an Ice Dam? How to Get Rid of It Before It Hurts Your Roof
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (752+ words) Cori Sears is a writer with over a decade of experience, specializing in houseplants, gardening, and home decor. She writes about trending news, interior design, houseplants, and gardening for The Spruce. Her expertise in these areas has led her to…...
How Designers Make Bathrooms Look Expensive With Just a Few Simple Tweaks
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (535+ words) CreativaStudio / Getty Images For designers, figuring out ways to make a bathroom look more expensive is the ultimate creative challenge. When it comes to creating a high-end primary suite or powder room, there are many ways to get the look…...
We Asked HVAC Pros When a Furnace Most Likely to Fail (And How Much It Costs if It Does)
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (425+ words) Timothy Dale is a home repair expert and writer with over a decade of hands-on construction and home improvement experience. He is skilled in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional plumbing, electrical, carpentry, installation, renovations, and project management. Furnaces operate in…...
You Should Never Paint These 5 Things in Your House, DIY and Reno Pros Say
4+ mon, 6+ hour ago (592+ words) Aleksandr Zubkov / Getty Images DIY projects are a budget-friendly and fun way to change the look of your home and furniture. If you are looking to repurpose an old, worn-out dresser into a new treasure in no time and want…...
These 7 Home Exterior Features Make Your House Look Outdated, a Contractor Says
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (932+ words) Timothy Dale is a home repair expert and writer with over a decade of hands-on construction and home improvement experience. He is skilled in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional plumbing, electrical, carpentry, installation, renovations, and project management. Yellow Dog Productions…...
Where Open Shelving Works Best in Kitchens, Baths, and Beyond in 2026, According to Designers
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (947+ words) Open shelving has gone back and forth in recent years about whether or not they're still in style. On one hand, they can be very practical in terms of function by giving you extra space to store things like dinnerware,…...
Designers Say This Classic 150-Year-Old Tile Is Overrated—What They Recommend in 2026
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (620+ words) Heather Bien is an expert decor writer for The Spruce. She splits her time between Washington, D.C. and Locust Hill, VA, receiving her B.A. from the University of Virginia. Her bylines include Apartment Therapy, MyDomaine, HelloGiggles, StyleBlueprint, The Knot, MindBodyGreen, and The…...