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Not sure how to tell if a wall is load bearing? We have you covered. Use our helpful guide to determine if you can knock down a wall safely.
Jessica D’Itri Marés and Tyler Marés turned this fixer-upper tract house into the home of their dreams.
If you're considering a DIY home renovation, plan these six elements of your renovation first. Plus, download our free home renovation cost spreadsheet!
Great tips and ideas on how to save money during home renovations from people who are renovating a fixer upper by themselves. Lots of practical advice!
Discover 10 mistakes to avoid when renovating a kitchen to stretch your dollars and create a beautiful kitchen packed with practicality.
Our renovation will be broken down into three stages. The first stage will be our mudroom, entrance foyer, guest bathroom, and pantry.
Home renovation ideas: 33 women share before and after photos of how they’ve revamped and renovated their homes in lockdown.
The House That Colour Built is our new favourite home reno Instagram follow.
Looking to buy a fixer-upper or already purchased one? Jamie Haller, a seasoned interior designer, shares her top home renovation tips.
I’ve shared this post the last two years and it has been a great way to keep myself accountable in the home renovation projects I’m working on, and to share all the progress we’ve made on our 1930s fixer upper home in one place! 2020 definitely threw us for some major loops but we still …
The House That Colour Built is our new favourite home reno Instagram follow.
It's time for a new home tour! Check out the beautifully renovated NYC home of The Grand Apartment for my latest Small Space Squad feature.
A collection of Millard caravan renovations to inspire your own DIY renovations. These Australian renovations include total gus to minor refreshes.
I THOUGHT THE WHOLE RECLAIMED WOOD THING WAS A TREND. COMING TO AN END. However, a small, creative shop in Willow Glen, Studio Terra Amico , is making me and others question that fact. I mean, really. Not only do they have a rad store front (featured below) but they have also done desi
Whether you have a small or a large budget…you’ve got options!
How stir crazy are y'all right now? Because it has hit mega-level over here. I was already thankful for home before, but in the midst of the state of the world right now, I'm even
Around here we rank renovations according to energy drinks. Here's where we break down on this home: I would put the kitchen at a solid 3 - as in it took three energy drinks
Over a year in the making (and just in time for summer!) Bria's Backyard Renovation is complete.
In this episode of our neoclassical home renovation project, we're decorating the kids' bathroom: wallpaper, drapes, vanity & more. Check it out!
Here is how to save money when renovating a fixer upper - an abandoned 115 year old house. Renovating on a budget, fixer upper homes, is possible!
You’ll LOVE these Home Renovation Ideas for the New Year! Remodel your bedroom, living room, and other spaces!
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The pandemic had a massive impact on the way we see our lives and many of us had to make the shift to working or schooling remotely. Constantly sitting at the same desk or looking at the same wall can leave us feeling sick and tired. No wonder that so many people had the irresistible desire to tear everything down and re-do their living spaces out of sheer boredom.
Starting a gut renovation, or just giving your kitchen a little facelift? To keep your space from looking dated, think twice before integrating these renovation and decor trends.
Hello, hello! I’m back! And sharing our dining room and backyard designs, including some cringe-worth “befores” and “in-betweens.” Let’s start with the “after” though, shall we? Our dining room was one of the last pieces of our home renovation project to be completed. We tore out the (yellowed basketball court feeling) flooring to install new...
Jessica D’Itri Marés and Tyler Marés turned this fixer-upper tract house into the home of their dreams.
Elena and her husband Christoph bought this fixer upper in 2015, and have been slowly transforming it into a gorgeous home since.
Would you like to change the look and feel of your home, but you're on a tight budget? Here are 10 ways you can update your dated home without remodeling.
The reasons behind a home renovation project can be very diverse. Whether the goal is to expand, to rejuvenate the decor or to actually rebuild the whole
I’m joined by Jess, one half of the skyrocketing Instagram @thehousethatcolourbuilt to talk about their house, colour, and survival for anyone renovating!
This determined homeowner kept his kitchen renovation true to the rest of his 1930s home with details like black-and-white tile and stained-glass!
We recently went through our own home renovation and have compiled a list of 15 things you need to know before starting yours!
The infographic will give you better insight to which home renovations are worth spending your valuable time and money on for an impressive
AMA Studio Interiors transforms a rustic, wood-panelled cottage on the NSW Central Coast into a coastal-inspired family retreat!
Remodeling your bathroom but don't want to spend a fortune? Even the most basic bath tub can be expensive. We all want to save money while remodeling. But when you are flipping homes, it's even more crucial to curb costs wherever possible while creating a superior product. My partner, Lance, came u
I've lived in a pretty small home for most of my adult life. It's not always been easy, but there really are so many positives that we've choose to stay in this little place. What about you? Do you or could you enjoy a small home?
Learn how the team at Smarter BATHROOMS+ completely transformed this Malvern home by renovating the kitchen, laundry, ensuite and bathroom and their tips when designing a kitchen.
You don't have to renovate to update your home! I've got 5 simple home improvements that wont break the bank that will give your space big impact!
Small budgets don't always get in the way of big improvements.
Renovating a home or one room can feel overwhelming. Use our Room Renovation Checklist to help you plan for all the items typically included in 4 main rooms of your home.
We like to think of the kitchen as the heart of the home and this home really needed some focus on its heart health!
Starting your own renovation project or getting ready for a remodel? You have to see this 1970's living room before and after!
We purchased the Connector house in the fall of 2017 and sold it in the fall of 2018. It was our sixth home remodel. All of the textured ceilings in the house were sanded down, re-mudded and sanded again. Then, of course multiple coats of fresh paint. All of the stained woodwork in the house was removed and replaced with…Continue Reading→
Think modern farmhouse style is moving out? Think again...
It's hard to believe it's been two years! Here's an update on all the renovation projects we've been working on in our mobile home!
Modern living in a stunning renovated period home
Wondering how to update a 90s house? Get decorating and renovation ideas for your 90s home update from this 1990s home remodel before and after!
It seems that you guys love seeing the transformations from eyesore to eye candy in the blink of an eye. And we do too! You get all the fun of seeing ugly transform to uber-gorgeous, without all the hard work in between.
Plan and organize your renovation plans for your new home. Get a printable to help track information about renovation plans, paint colors, and more!
