The house I grew up in was a new-build, and you could tell — while my family filled it with cozy furniture and happy memories, there wasn’t a whole lot of built-in character to speak of. Now, my ...

Oftentimes, when building a house, it's cheaper to leave the basement unfinished. This allows more of the budget to go towards additional improvements to the main living areas. By today's standard, an ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nubby popcorn ceilings were once a common way to add texture to drywall and diminish the appearance of imperfections at the top of the room.

To take advantage of the space beneath a second-floor deck, consider installing an underdeck. As a ceiling to the underside of the deck it also protects the area from rain and snow. The vinyl material ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, DIY enthusiast Courtney Hans puts a vintage spin on a lackluster kitchen. Before she could install any tiles to the ...

While ceiling fans are a popular way to beat the heat, they are often an eyesore in homes across the country. But this DIY changes that. Summertime means sunshine, and sunshine means hot temperatures.