home decor

Decorating How-tos

How to furnish and decorate for a big family

When decorating, you want your living space to not only look good but be functional, particularly if you have a large family. Follow...

Career and Time Management

5 Ways to make your home a sanctuary (on a budget)

After a long day at work, our homes are places where we want to feel supported, at peace, inspired, and free to be ourselves. In a...

Decor & Themes

Holiday décor: 10 Top holiday decorating trends for 2010

The holidays are right around the corner; time to start thinking about your decorations! When it comes to holiday décor, you don't...

Decorating How-tos

How to design a home office

Working from home seems so easy. You simply put a desk in a spare bedroom, in a corner of the family room or in your kitchen and...

Home Improvement

10 reasons to remodel your home

Whether you’re bored with your abode or want to increase its value with home improvements, remodeling can not only renew your nest...

Bed and bath

10 quick bedroom makeovers for your kids

Does your kid’s room need a little sprucing up? When considering makeovers for kids’ bedrooms, keep these quick and easy room...

Thanksgiving Holiday Decorating

Thanksgiving table: Set for thanks

This time of year, the table serves as both a place to gather and a symbol of gratitude. Here, four ways to personalize yours.

Holiday and seasonal decor

Create the perfect garden room

If you love to garden, you probably hate to see summer end each year. Although many people have a collection of house plants in...

SheKnows TV: Homergency

How to lay tile

Adding tile to your home doesn't have to be a difficult installation project. Most of the work is in the planning and, if you plan...

SheKnows TV: Homergency

HomErgency: Meet the Norton family

In SheKnows TV's HomErgency, a team of fabulous designers and contractors gave the Norton family home a makeover. Let's meet the...

SheKnows TV: Homergency

Best paints to use for furniture

Painting a wooden piece of furniture can be a daunting proposition for most of us, but knowing the right primer and paint to use can...

SheKnows TV: Homergency

How to repaint cabinets

In many American homes, the kitchen is still the traditional family gathering place. And, after many years of heavy use, most of...

SheKnows TV: Homergency

How to hang a closet door

Hanging a closet door is a wonderful way to upgrade a bedroom, guestroom, den, or hallway. Not only is it energy efficient, but a...

SheKnows TV: Homergency

How to make over your laundry room

The laundry room is one of the least decorated spaces of a home, yet it’s one we all use. To freshen the look of yours, follow a few...

SheKnows TV: Homergency

10 Decorative accents for boring rooms

Maybe the living room hasn’t been painted in years, perhaps the art on your bedroom walls is drab and passé, or maybe you’re just in...

Décor & Style

Cozy home décor: Warm up with textiles

Textiles are the convenient chameleons of the decorating world. They store easily and can be added, removed or rearranged in your...

Budgeting & Saving

Keep up with the Joneses on a budget

Are you surrounded by people who have all the latest gadgets, go on fabulous vacations and wear all the latest trends? If you strive...

Decorating How-tos

Homemade picture frame

Displaying photos is a great way to surround yourself, or your loved one, with fabulous memories. With some typical household...

Color and paint

Chic walls on the cheap

Walls are usually the largest surface area in your room, so it only makes sense that when creating a fabulous room, you should start...

Shopping for the Home

Flea market shopping

Shopping at flea markets can be inspiring and fun; for some, it can be a bit overwhelming. Over the years, I have found many...

Living rooms

How to summerize your home

Summer always brings new excitement and optimism. We look forward to reflecting the ease of the season in clothing and fashion...