Category: Home Improvement Blogs

Wonderful Woodland Farmhouse Christmas Decor

Sara Syrett of Twelve on Main went all out decorating her front porch for this year’s Holiday Style Challenge. Sara’s woodland farmhouse Christmas decor on her front porch was inspired by her family’s tradition of cutting down their own Christmas tree. Check out Sara’s tips on how she created the amazing look! Wonderful Woodland Farmhouse Christmas... The …

Simple Holiday Decor Perfect For Any Home

This simple holiday decor makes use of colors like red, green and beige to create a classic look. Laura Stewart, of Junque Cottage, styled her living room for this year’s Holiday Style Challenge here on The Home Depot Blog. After sending Laura some Home Depot Christmas decorations, we challenged her to style a space fit... The …

Home cleaning routines for allergy relief

(BPT) - Many people turn to nasal sprays and antihistamines to combat seasonal nasal allergies or hay fever, but keeping the home clean to combat allergens, pollen and dust mite debris is just as important in the fight against allergies.Vacuum often, a...

Santa’s Workshop Decorations Ideas for a Home Office

Nina Hendrick, of Nina Hendrick Design Co., loves every aspect of Christmas except wrapping the gifts. For this year’s Holiday Style Challenge, Nina wanted to improve her wrapping skills and turned her newly renovated office space into her own Santa’s Workshop. With a gift wrapping station and beautifully decorated tree, Nina is ready to take on... The …

2017 Winter Weather Forecast

Possibly the biggest factor affecting your electric bill is the weather. It not only directly influences how much you use to heat or cool your home but also affects the … READ MORE 2017 Winter Weather Forecast The post 2017 Winter Weather Forecas...

Festive Holiday Mantel Decor

As a part of our Holiday Style Challenge here on The Home Depot Blog, we sent Kendra Williams of Momtique a beautiful Snowy Pine Wreath and let her do the rest. Kendra paired the wreath with vintage decor and soft tones to make her holiday mantel a focal point. Read on to see how Kendra... The …

Vintage Christmas Tree Makeover

For Katie Cleveland, the blogger behind Addicted 2 DIY, Christmas is not only a time to make new memories, but also a time to reminisce on old traditions. For this years Holiday Style Challenge, we sent Katie a vintage Christmas tree and let her do the rest. Check out how Katie embraced the past and transformed her... The …

DIY Wood Crate Shelves with a Chalkboard Counter

Megan Brame of The Beige House was looking for a creative way to show off her jewelry. That’s when she decided to build wood crate shelves. Whether you are looking to add more storage to your home or wanting to display products at a trade show, these DIY wood crate shelves is the perfect fit for you!... The …

Rustic Christmas Mantel

Stephanie and Megan, of Do It Yourself Divas, styled a three-ring wreath above their Christmas mantel for this year’s Holiday Style Challenge. From their DIY shutters to their perfectly decorated Christmas tree, their rustic, farmhouse décor captures the holiday spirit. Take a look at how the duo styled their Christmas mantle with holiday decorations from The... The …

Do Outlet Gaskets Help Air Seal Your Home?

Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Myths series from Direct Energy! As many myths arise from incomplete knowledge, they can create seemingly possible answers that many people accept as fact. Each … READ MORE Do Outlet Gaskets Help Air Seal Your Hom...

Create the Perfect Christmas Morning Scene

Chari Herndon of Chic Home Style loves the holiday season. It was no surprise that she embraced the Christmas spirit and decorated her house to the nines for this years Holiday Style Challenge. Check out how Chari transformed her living room to make it feel like Christmas morning. Create the Perfect Christmas Morning Scene Christmas has been my... The …

Rustic DIY Shelving Unit

Ariel Nathan, of North Detail, knew she was in need of more storage. With boxes full of memories gathering dust, Ariel decided it was time to create a DIY shelving unit that would give her décor a home. Find out how Ariel built a beautiful rustic DIY shelving unit! Rustic DIY Shelving Unit After eight months... The …

How to Build a Playhouse for the Perfect Christmas Gift

How to Build a Playhouse Giving the right Christmas gift to your child can be hard, especially when you feel like they have more toys than they need already. Building a present is a great option, especially when it can create fun and encourage creativity for years to come. Follow these steps to learn how... The …

Increase kitchen efficiency with ease

(BPT) - As the holiday season approaches and the calendar begins to populate, it’s important not to allow the stress of entertaining large groups to become a burden. Below are four tips to help organize a kitchen and host with ease, creating a fu...

Gridmates Helps Us Donate Electricity to Texans

Nearly one in six Texans cannot afford to pay their electric bills. With the Public Utility Commission’s LITE-UP electricity bill assistance program no longer available, our Texas neighbors need even … READ MORE Gridmates Helps Us Donate El...

Meet the 2017 Holiday Style Challenge Bloggers

Meet the 2017 Holiday Style Challenge Bloggers We’re excited to announce our partners participating in the 2017 Holiday Style Challenge. We gave these talented bloggers a variety of holiday décor from The Home Depot and challenged them to to create a festive space unique to their style. We can’t wait to show you all their... The …

DIY Sconces to Add a Moroccan Flare to Your Home

Adding simple pieces of décor to a bare wall can really add character to a space. Natalie Frank, of Relentless at Heart, dressed up her dining room with DIY sconces and it made all the difference. Read on to see step-by-step instructions on creating Moroccan style sconces. DIY Sconces to Add a Moroccan Flare to... The …