Category: DIY

Save energy and money this holiday season

(BPT) - The holidays are a wonderful time of year to gather and celebrate with family and friends. This time of year is also when expenses can soar, especially your utility bills. Thankfully, Chip Wade, HGTV(R) expert, has some advice on how you can sa...

Infuse life into the bath for a spa-like oasis

(BPT) - Today, more than ever, homeowners gravitate toward design elements that transform the bath into a spa-like oasis. Designers look to incorporate pieces inspired by the natural world to bring renewed energy into the room and create a soothing env...

DIY Mid-Century Door Makeover

Sarah Wissinger, of The Surznick Common Room, loves her 1950s ranch, but she felt like some of the doors in her home were lacking her style. These budget-friendly options made a huge impact in her home and gave her doors a much needed makeover. Read on to see how Sarah gave her door a mid-century... The …

DIY Mid-Century Door Makeover

Sarah Wissinger, of The Surznick Common Room, loves her 1950s ranch, but she felt like some of the doors in her home were lacking her style. These budget-friendly options made a huge impact in her home and gave her doors a much needed makeover. Read on to see how Sarah gave her door a mid-century... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

6 fast fixes for a fresh, cozy home

(BPT) - As temperatures drop, you and your family will be spending more time living indoors — working, playing, relaxing and staying warm. More time indoors means it's more important to keep your home fresh by staying ahead of the continual build...

The hidden dangers of oversharing on social media

(BPT) - Locking doors and windows and leaving a light on used to deter criminals from breaking into homes when you were away on vacation, but our obsession with sharing photos and experiences in real time on social media has created a whole new securit...

How to Build a DIY Counter Height Bench

Jennifer Voelkel, of The Craft Patch, searched everywhere for a counter height bench for her kitchen. When she couldn’t find one, she did what she always does—DIY’d one! Read on to see how Jennifer built a beautiful counter height bench and created extra seating at her kitchen island. How to DIY a Counter Height Bench... The …

How to Build a DIY Counter Height Bench

Jennifer Voelkel, of The Craft Patch, searched everywhere for a counter height bench for her kitchen. When she couldn’t find one, she did what she always does—DIY’d one! Read on to see how Jennifer built a beautiful counter height bench and created extra seating at her kitchen island. How to DIY a Counter Height Bench... The …

In Porcelain Valley, dirt has no place to hide [Video]

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Born right here in Porcelain Valley, the VorMax Plus Self-Cleaning Toilet from American Standard was meticulously engineered to be a true marvel of modern technology. It cleans and freshens the toilet bowl with every flush — no extra steps needed. To be part of …

3 Easy Holiday Styling Tips

3 Easy Holiday Decorating Tips As a part of the Holiday Style Challenge here on The Home Depot Blog, we asked 11 talented bloggers to decorate their homes with holiday decorations from The Home Depot. We loved seeing how our blogger partners brought their seasonal spaces to life! We’ve pulled together our favorite easy holiday... The …

3 Easy Holiday Styling Tips

3 Easy Holiday Decorating Tips As a part of the Holiday Style Challenge here on The Home Depot Blog, we asked 11 talented bloggers to decorate their homes with holiday decorations from The Home Depot. We loved seeing how our blogger partners brought their seasonal spaces to life! We’ve pulled together our favorite easy holiday... The …

7 Easy Steps to Install a Marble Hexagon Tile Kitchen Backsplash

Charlotte Smith, of At Charlotte’s House, is no stranger to DIY projects. For years, Charlotte wanted to update her kitchen backsplash. Charlotte finally gave her kitchen the refresh it needed with gorgeous marble hexagon tile. Read on for detailed step-by-step instructions on how to update your kitchen backsplash! 7 Easy Steps to a Beautiful Kitchen... The …