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The Number 1 Way to Make Your Entryway Feel Warmer This Winter
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (484+ words) Your home's entryway is the first space that greets you and your guests when you walk in after braving the elements. If there's one attribute you want it to exude'especially in winter'it's warmth. There are certainly things you can do…...
If Your Rug Is One of These Colors, Designers Say It’s Time for a Swap
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (618+ words) Javier Rueda / Getty Images A room's floor is like its fifth wall. This visual plane grounds the space, and it has just as big of an impact on the overall look of it as paint or wallpaper. That's exactly why…...
We Asked an HVAC Pro If Space Heaters Waste Money, and He Said It Depends on These 4 Things
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (712+ 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. The Spruce / Rachel…...
Before You Pick Up a Paintbrush—Pros Says Painting These Things Leads to Regret
1+ week, 1+ day ago (696+ words) Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Painting is often one of the easiest and most affordable DIY upgrades you can do in any part of your home, but home improvement pros say it's also one of the most common upgrades to…...
In Defense of Peel and Stick Tile—What Pros Want You to Know Before Trying the Trend
1+ week, 2+ day ago (720+ 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…...
This Outdated Cabinet Trend Is Making a Major Kitchen Comeback in 2026, Designers Say
1+ week, 3+ day ago (391+ words) It's safe to say that honey oak, which you might remember from the kitchen cabinets in your childhood home, is having a moment back in the sun. Find out why pros in particular are majorly drawn to honey oak cabinets…...
7 Tacky Bathroom Tile Patterns That Make Your Space Look Dated, Designers Say
1+ week, 3+ day ago (695+ words) For designers, not all bathroom tile patterns are created equal. There are some looks in particular that the pros consider to be majorly outdated or tacky looking'and as such, they encourage clients to avoid these materials and colors at all…...
6 Outdated Paint Colors Designers Don't Want to See in a Single Home This Year
1+ week, 5+ day ago (499+ words) We talk a lot about the trends interior designers predict will be big in the new year, but it's also important to consider the looks that pros feel have had their moment and are no longer trendy. Between a cold…...
You're Better Off Buying These 5 Things New Instead of Painting Them, a Designer Says
2+ week, 1+ day ago (395+ words) hueberto / Getty Images Renovating and updating your home DIY-style is a useful and cost-effective way to extend certain features" lifespans. Painting is one of the easiest ways to breathe new life into your home, but there can be drawbacks. Some…...
We Asked HVAC Pros Why the Garage Is So Cold and They Gave Us Their 5 Best Tips to Fix It
2+ week, 4+ day ago (720+ words) Marc Dufresne / Getty Images Whether you're converting your garage into living space or simply using it to park vehicles, you want it to be as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately, they tend to be cold and unpleasant in the winter. We…...