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2 Ways Designers Made Dated Honey-Toned Wood Cabinets Look Totally Fresh for Their 2026 Kitchens
1+ hour, 30+ min 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 as-is. Here,…...
What Is an Ice Dam? How to Get Rid of It Before It Hurts Your Roof
1+ mon, 2+ 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
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (535+ words) Creativa Studio / 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…...
We Asked HVAC Pros When a Furnace Most Likely to Fail (And How Much It Costs if It Does)
1+ mon, 2+ 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
1+ mon, 2+ week 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These 7 Home Exterior Features Make Your House Look Outdated, a Contractor Says
1+ mon, 3+ week 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
1+ mon, 3+ week 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
1+ mon, 3+ week 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, My Domaine, Hello Giggles, Style Blueprint, The Knot, Mind…...
Does Closing Curtains Keep Your Home Warmer in Winter? What HVAC Pros Say
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (444+ words) Darya Komarova / Getty Images When it comes to keeping a home warmer in the winter," there are a couple of factors that help make a noticeable difference. Experts recommend keeping doors open in your home for optimum warmth (unless you…...
A DIY Pro Shares 6 Things in Your House You Didn't Know You Could Paint
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (581+ words) It's easy to fall into the habit of buying new when something starts looking old or run-down. But the truth is, with a coat of paint, many items around your home can feel dramatically refreshed. "When you truly let your…...