Home Renovation

6 Dirty secrets your home is hiding

Jana Randall — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

A home disaster is a scary and expensive experience. Here are six potential home disasters lurking in your home and how these DIYers fixed them.

Yes, even lazy girls can become DIY divas

Melissa Dunlap — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 03:00:00 -0800

Even if you’d rather be sipping Pinot Grigio than painting a room, home remodeling specialist Laurie March says that you should at least know how to do these three basic home improvement projects.

Staying sane during a home renovation with Laurie March

Melissa Dunlap — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:00:00 -0800

You want to remodel your space but so far the only step you've taken is to clip out your favorite dream home photos. What do you do? Cue remodel specialist Laurie March to the rescue!

How to make a custom sliding barn door

Claire Gallam — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:44:00 -0700

Who said barn doors were just for barns? These rustic, shabby chic doors make absolutely beautiful statement home decor pieces for your bedroom, bathroom or dining room! The dramatically exposed hardware, simple-and-fresh design and versatility make these doors perfect accessories for modern, rustic and vintage homes, lofts or apartments!

Should I hire an architect for my renovation?

Laura Carson Miller — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

If you're considering a renovation of your home or even if you are just remodeling one room or a say a kitchen plus dining area, you might be wondering if you can pull it off on your own or if you need the professional services of an architect.

Paul Pierce on this week's Home by Novogratz

Heather Terveen — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:30:00 -0700

Coming up this week on Home by Novogratz, Bob and Cortney team up with Boston Celtics’ superstar Paul Pierce to renovate his high school gymnasium. Here’s a preview of the episode that airs this Saturday 10/9c.

Home by Novogratz: Not your typical design show

Heather Terveen — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0700

The newest design team to hit HGTV’s line-up is husband-and-wife collaborators Bob and Cortney Novogratz. The hip, always-pushing-the-design-envelope NYC couple manages to juggle seven children while overseeing dozens of design projects. In each episode of Home by Novogratz, they take on a unique project to create a distinct space that showcases their self-taught, downtown-chic aesthetic. Here’s the inside scoop on what drives the duo’s design process and their thoughts on the show.

Allergy-reducing tips for your home

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:03:00 -0700

Preventing exposure to allergens and irritants in your home helps everyone breathe more easily. If you have allergies, however, it's even more important to select the right items when decorating your house, and to know how to maintain it for a healthy indoor environment. From cleaning and redecorating to minimizing exposure to mildew, dust mites, pollen, pet dander and other allergens, here are a few tips to keep you and your family healthy indoors.

Celebrity décor: Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne’s Los Angeles Home

Heather Terveen — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:00:00 -0700

While Sharon Osbourne gets ready for next week’s premiere of America’s Got Talent, the June issue of Architectural Digest boasts a fantastic spread of the Osbourne’s Los Angeles home. Celebrity interior designer -- and star of the new Bravo docu-series Million Dollar Decorators -- Martyn Lawrence-Bullard shares details about the couple’s design process and vision.

Types of countertops

Sara Elliott — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:09:00 -0800

Countertops are expected to look great day in and day out for a decade or more, and remain fashion forward enough to appeal to changing tastes in home design through many seasons.

Choosing the best wood floor option

Sara Elliott — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:00 -0800

Wood flooring adds beauty to your rooms and value to your home. With all the innovations in wood flooring products, though, it can be a challenge to discover which type of floor will work best for your room and lifestyle. From solid hardwoods to laminates, let's explore the wonderful world of wood flooring to discover some easy ways to evaluate the top contenders.

How to lay tile

Sara Elliott — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:49:00 -0700

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 properly, the actual labor is pretty straightforward. As a design material, tile can be very economical, sometimes less than a dollar a square foot. Because installing it yourself eliminates the expense of hiring costly labor for what can be a time consuming process, putting in tile yourself can be a sweet bargain that looks like you spent a fortune—if you do it right. These tips will help.

Best paints to use for bedrooms

Janet Teas — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:18:00 -0700

The bedroom is a safe haven; it shields us from the stressful forces of the outside world; and, it is a reflection of who we are. To be at our best, the bedroom needs to be conducive to peaceful rest and contemplation. Therefore, the paints selected when decorating this space should also work to refresh and revitalize us against the constant stressors of our daily lives.

How to hang a closet door

Janet Teas — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:57:00 -0700

Hanging a closet door is a wonderful way to upgrade a bedroom, guestroom, den, or hallway. Not only is it energy efficient, but a closet door improves the decorative appearance of any storage area. Save money by hanging the door yourself, or enlist a helping hand in this home improvement project.

Old church turned into home sweet home

Corie Russell — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:14:00 -0800

In the real estate world, it's now common practice to transform old factories and mills into loft-style housing, but what about abandoned churches?