12 Genius Ways to Use Pegboard Outside the Garage
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12 Genius Ways to Use Pegboard Outside the Garage

Pegboard has a reputation for living in cold garages with rusty tools, but it’s way more useful than that. It’s cheap, easy to hang, and flexible enough to change as your life does. Once you stop thinking of it as “shop-only,” it suddenly becomes one of the most practical organizers in the house. 1. Entryway…

12 Budget Mirrors That Make Rooms Feel Bigger
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12 Budget Mirrors That Make Rooms Feel Bigger

Mirrors are one of the cheapest ways to make a room feel larger and brighter. You don’t need the $800 designer version to get the effect—there are plenty of under-$100 options that still pull their weight. 1. Simple framed full-length mirror from big-box stores For a basic full-length mirror that actually shows more than your…

7 Yard Tasks to Do Before the Deep Freeze
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7 Yard Tasks to Do Before the Deep Freeze

When the forecast stops talking about cool nights and starts hinting at a hard freeze, it’s time to get the yard ready. A few hours of work now can save hoses, faucets, plants, and planters from expensive damage. 1. Protect every outdoor faucet Start by covering outdoor spigots. Foam or hard-shell faucet covers from brands…

10 Easy Upgrades You Need to Do to Your Bathroom if You Want to Impress Your Guests
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10 Easy Upgrades You Need to Do to Your Bathroom if You Want to Impress Your Guests

You don’t need a full remodel to make your primary bathroom feel calmer. A few storage upgrades, softer finishes, and better lighting go a long way, especially if you’re dealing with limited space. 1. Pick a tight, calm color palette Start by sticking to two or three main colors—usually a warm white or soft beige,…

7 Tips to Make Your Home Feel Warm Instead of Gloomy This Winter
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7 Tips to Make Your Home Feel Warm Instead of Gloomy This Winter

Short days can make your house feel like a cave by 4:30 p.m. Overhead lights help you see, but they’re not enough on their own. Layering different kinds of light makes rooms feel comfortable instead of harsh or gloomy once the sun disappears. 1. Keep overhead lights on dimmers when you can Full brightness all…

How to Pair the Right Sofa and Rug So That Your Home Looks Amazing
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How to Pair the Right Sofa and Rug So That Your Home Looks Amazing

Sofas and rugs carry most of the visual weight in a living room. When they don’t work together, the whole room feels slightly off and you can’t quite say why. The easiest fix is sticking to a few reliable pairings that work nearly every time. 1. Light neutral sofa + darker, patterned rug If your…

10 Ceiling Updates That Stop Rooms From Feeling Low and Boxy
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10 Ceiling Updates That Stop Rooms From Feeling Low and Boxy

Ceilings don’t get much attention until a room feels short and closed in. You can’t raise them without a major remodel, but you can trick the eye into seeing more height and breathing room. A few tweaks to paint, lighting, and trim can change how a room feels without moving a single wall. 1. Paint…

9 Radiator Styling Tricks That Stop Making Your Old House Look Awkward
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9 Radiator Styling Tricks That Stop Making Your Old House Look Awkward

Old-house radiators are either charming or awkward—there’s not much in between. You can’t really hide them, and you shouldn’t block them (unless you like cold rooms and angry pipes). But you can work with them so they look intentional instead of like a leftover from three remodels ago. 1. Treat the radiator as a mini…