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7 Easy Home DIYs for Your Best Thrift Store Finds, Straight From Designers
Thrift stores aren't only full of potential home goods, but they're teeming with objects that make ...
Spray Painting vs. Painting With a Roller: Which Is Best?
Should you use a paint sprayer or a paint roller when you are painting your home's interior or exte...
What Is Shou Sugi Ban (Yakisugi)?
Key Points Shou Sugi Ban is a traditional Japanese wood-preservation technique involving charring.Th...
7 Reasons Why Your House Smells Like Rotten Eggs—Plus How to Get Rid of It
A rotten egg smell in your home can be a strong indication of a significant issue. This unpleasant ...
How Much Does an Air Conditioner Really Cost to Install? What to Know
The average air conditioner cost ranges from about $2,500 to $7,500, depending on the size of the s...
We Asked Designers to Share Their Best Home Upgrades, and We Can't Wait to Try Them
This story is a part of our Old House New Issue, where we explore why people are no longer moving i...
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What Is Midcentury Modern Style? Here's What You Should Know
You've probably heard of midcentury modern design. In addition to popping up on popular TV shows an...
5 Dinnerware Styles That Are So Outdated, According to Interior Designers
If you’re frequently hosting dinners and get-togethers at home, then chances are you'll obsess over...
I Don't Care That I'm Renting — 7 Big Changes I'm Making to My New Apartment
After a year of sublets and crashing with my sister, I'm bordering on desperate to make my newly re...
We Asked Designers for the Best Lighting for a Small Kitchen—And Their Answers Were Illuminating
Key Points Use wide-beam recessed downlights, but don’t make them your only light source.Layer with ...
Determining Spans and Spacing for Wall Shelves
There are two important considerations when installing wall shelves: first, making sure the materia...
The Small Home Upgrades That Instantly Improve a Space, According to Spruce Readers
For September, we asked our loyal Facebook followers what small adjustments they made in their home...