Living Room Ideas

Prefinished, engineered wood flooring is an affordable DIY alternative to the traditional sanded and finished solid wood floor. Installation is…

Enjoy the sound of bubbling water falling over rocks all year round with this miniature, plant-lined stream and waterfall. All you need is a…

With our basic stenciling techniques, you'll be able to create everything from a simple stenciled border to more complex patterns that will add…

Traditional wainscoting doesn't have to cost a bundle. Using MDF and standard pine molding profiles you can add old-world elegance to an…

Box shelves are inexpensive, easy to make and highly versatile. Make the combination of sizes and depths you need for any room, from the living…

Build a handsome folding screen to hide clutter or temporarily divide a room. It's hinged and easily moved for multiples uses and convenience.…

If you love the look and feel of wood beneath your feet, wide-plank heart pine flooring is an exciting option. It can’t quite transport…

Remodel a small ranch house kitchen by expanding it and removing a wall to the living area, all without losing the original character of the…

Crown molding can be intimidating, because walls often aren't flat and nailing is difficult. Don't worry. This three-piece system solves those…

Give your room a stunning new look and feel by adding DIY recessed lights. Even if you don’t have access to the ceiling from the attic, …

Elegant, traditional wainscoting looks like an intimidating project, but with this simple, easy-to-assemble design even a moderately skilled…

Want to give a dreary room a dramatic facelift? Adding window or door cornices will bring freshness and style to any room décor.…

Venetian plaster wall texture and urethane moldings are two great ways to create a new look for an ordinary-looking room in just a weekend.…

We'll walk through the steps needed to install a bow window, which will give your room a lot of natural light and a spacious feel. The new…

Enjoy the comfort and ambiance of a crackling fire on a cold winter's night. Here we'll show you how to install a gas fireplace. Don't worry…

Warm up a room without using a plug-in electric heater. Consider built-in radiant floor or ceiling heating, duct booster fans, toe-kick heaters,…

You don't have to spend big bucks or hire a designer to redecorate a room. A simple, but elegant chair rail will do the trick. A well-designed…

If you have worn-out chair seats, you can easily re-cover them and get first-class results by following our simple four step series. Make a…

Use this simple technique to add character to walls and ceilings, and to help blend the old with the new while remodeling. Textures give smooth,…

If you want to spruce up a dull room, or if you simply love the Craftsman style, roll up your sleeves. This article is for you. Simplicity is…