Renovation

Renovation

Upgrading your home doesn't have to require expensive renovations or time-consuming installations. In fact, some of the best upgrades are budget friendly, easy to DIY, and look expensive AF. From peel-and-stick solutions to storage hacks you'll wish you tried years ago, elevating your home - and your life - can be as easy as clicking "add to cart." Here are some of our favorite products that start at just $8, but are seriously impressive.

It's true that laundry rooms aren't necessarily known for being massive, but the one in Melissa Meares' (@melissaashleymeares) house had an especially tricky narrow setup; it's 8×5 feet. "The layout of the laundry room is very awkward with the water heater in the middle," Melissa adds. She and her husband, Kyle, hid the water heater in the back corner and gave the wire shelves in the room a glow-up by adding cabinetry.

This 18th-century vernacular farmhouse in Naxxar's historic core had been abandoned for over 50 years. Once a working farm and family dwelling, it had fallen into serious disrepair. Organised around a central courtyard and divided into three wings, the property retained significant heritage features, stone slab ceilings, timber beams, xulliel walls, arches, and a large mill room, but its fragmentation and poor condition made it unsuitable for modern family life.

However, these natural colours aren't always what you want, so a coat of masonry paint can transform the interior or exterior of a home and add weather protection. Alternatively, a fresh coat of paint on previously painted masonry surfaces will bring them back to life. Or maybe you're just thinking of painting exterior window sills as a smart designer statement.

And in the case of this beautiful 1900s Victorian-style home in Boston, the redone bathroom was giving turn-of-the century time capsule - just not the right century. "The bathroom had last been renovated in the early 2000s (think: lots of beige, white, and travertine tile)," says Elana Gaines, founder and designer at Afternoon Creative. "Overall, the space felt dingy and uninspired, out of step with the charm and craftsmanship of the rest of this early 1900s Victorian home."

Transforming the duplex nature of the 1936 home originally designed by elite Melbourne architect Marcus Martin, M Residence by Paul Conrad Architects proposes a considerate new design exploring the relationship between old and new. Honoring the original characteristics seen in many 1930s Toorak and South Yarra interwar homes, the recent contemporary addition presents a sympathetic yet collaborative design, where the respective architectural languages of

Theaters serve as cultural and social institutions, shaping society by providing spaces where stories of identity, race, and justice are brought to life. These venues foster community through shared, live experiences, sparking conversations that resonate beyond the stage. Architecturally, theaters are more than performance spaces-they are landmarks that embody both the history and future of the arts. Their design often reflects the cultural importance of storytelling, while their refurbishments ensure they remain relevant in a modern context.

They picked up an adjustable workbench, which allowed them to customize its height, and then they placed a 30-inch by 72-inch butcher block slab on top. Next, the couple wrapped the island with matte charcoal contact paper. They decided to continue this project onto the cabinets so there was a consistent flow in the room. They also added a white subway tile peel-and-stick backsplash to the wall.

For architects and specifiers, selecting the right cladding system is both a technical and creative act, connecting material science with architectural intent. More than simple visual envelopes, façades today are high-performance systems that balance protection, insulation, and expression. As the first barrier between exterior and interior, the right cladding system can define how a building behaves and ages over time, affecting its thermal comfort, acoustic performance, fire safety, and overall durability.

Have you been putting off that home office (or in the city corner office) renovation for years? Let us help you start for real with a Herman Miller chair. We swear by themI sit in this one every dayand for the next few weeks each and every one is getting the same discount. There's literally never been a better time to buy one.

Thousands of UK homeowners with solar panels could be hit with unexpected £100 fines this week as the HMRC paper tax return deadline approaches. Many are unaware that income earned from selling unused solar energy back to the grid could push them over the £1,000 tax-free trading allowance. With the deadline falling on Friday, homeowners are being urged to check their earnings now to avoid costly penalties.

Desiccant dehumidifiers are best for cold rooms, according to Chris Michael, Founder of Meaco. So, for rooms that rarely exceed 10°C, like a cold conservatory, utility room, garage, boat, or caravan, this is the model for you. If you take a look at how dehumidifiers work, desiccant models use a moisture-absorbing material to capture water vapor. Since they don't rely on a cooling process (as compressor models do), they won't freeze up or cause related problems if they're in the cold.

Those looking into how to insulate floors in an old house will probably already be aware of the positive impact that this job can have. Not only will it improve how well a house retains heat, but it can also lower energy bills and, of course, make walking around in bare feet much more pleasant. If you are in the process of renovating old floors it makes sense to investigate what type of insulation, if any, is currently lurking beneath.

It's important to outline the specifications of the EZVIZ EP3X Pro dual camera video doorbell, as these are usually one of the main deciding factors for homeowners considering which to purchase. In my situation, a wireless video doorbell without a monthly subscription plan were top of my list. The EZVIZ EP3X Pro offers the following: Dual cameras comprising a 2K forward-facing lens with a wide 162° field of view and a 1080p downward-facing lens Smart human motion and package detection

Jinwan Aviation New City, one of Zhuhai's fastest-growing areas, urgently needed a new community center to meet the demands of its expanding population. The site, located in the heart of this new district, consisted of four standalone ancillary buildings surrounded by dense housing developments. However, due to rushed planning, these buildings suffered from design flaws: closed facades, disconnected circulation, and a lack of functional synergy.

Now, Volhard is a partner in an international commercial law firm and commutes between Frankfurt, Paris, and London. But he also studied architecture at the ETH Zurich and 25 years ago, he founded , an online magazine and platform for architecture and design products. It proved to be an invaluable resource at a time when most people in Germany were still leafing through thick catalogs in architecture offices when it came time to source products.

Redknapp said his involvement came after seeing first-hand how much waste his own renovation produced. "I'll be honest, I had no idea the amount of plastic waste that came from those old sealant cartridges," Redknapp said. "I'm going through my own home renovation now and it's definitely made me think. It's great to see more sustainable products like this available - what a game-changing impact there would be if more people made the switch."

The mom of three sons - Calvin, 8, Oliver, 5, and Rusty, 4 - posted a carousel of images on Instagram on Oct. 23 showing Dylan repainting the room from olive green to a more neutral color. She also included sweet shots of the boys in their bedroom (including their massive triple bunk bed!) through the years. "This room holds a lot of memories and I thank God every day for each and every one of them," she wrote in the Instagram caption. "And the boys have a whole lifetime of love and dreams ahead of them! Just not in a triple bunk bed!"

This drawer was previously full of tea which didn't really feel like the best use of space. It's a shallow drawer which is ideal for flatware, so I decided to make a switch! We had a couple of sets of pretty stainless flatware (with bamboo detail!) that I like to use for holidays and entertaining that didn't have a convenient or organized spot, so this location made a lot more sense. It's right across from the table!

One of the simplest ways to decorate your home for this upcoming time of year is to tie ribbon around just about anything! Reminds me of the old Portlandia series phrase "put a bird on it" (anyone else remember that episode?) - just substitute "ribbon." Today I thought I would show some of my Christmas decorating ideas from previous years that I've used in our home with ribbon (and I'll add the ribbon and other sources, too).

Some interior designers I love are Beata Heuman, Heidi Caillier, Jessica Helgerson, Billy Cotton, Hageman Homes & Interiors, Giancarlo Valle. Nickey Kehoe is also a big one. I love stopping by their NYC store. All the people that work there are the nicest people-it's like I'm going to hang out with my friends at this beautiful house. Their household stuff is great for elevated basics. In my neighborhood I also love Porta and Primary Essentials.

"from refinishing the old wooden floors to updating the layout to make the space flow better," she writes. "We've painted all the rooms in bold paint colors, installed a new kitchen with baseboards and added stucco to give it a built-in feel, laid historic tiles in the entryway, upgraded the bathroom surfaces with micro cement, and replaced the old bathroom furniture."

The upgrades to Alameda High School's Kofman Auditorium should be completed in December. That project includes replacing the venue's production lighting and controls; improving the audiovisual system; building four new backstage dressing rooms; replacing the stage fire curtain and balcony guardrails; and installing new battens for hanging heavy drapery above the stage. Also in December, we expect the new athletic field at Encinal High School to be complete.

Vinegar and baking soda provide some genius ways to clean your kitchen, but only for certain types of messes. Moreover, mixing them is not the magic solution we've been led to believe. In particular, you should not pour this combo down your drain if you have a clog. You may end up creating more problems for yourself in the long run, including worsening the clog or damaging pipes.

Such is the case with a popular kitchen design choice from the '80s that is seeing a comeback today. Wood paneling is a decorative wall covering that can be made from solid or engineered wood panels, or a laminate or vinyl material designed to look like wood. It was originally used in European homes in Medieval times to insulate rooms in homes that were built from stone.

At least a dozen times during the month of September, my husband and I are stopped by neighbors asking the following question: "When are you putting up the Halloween decorations?" We've lived in our suburban home in a college town since 2009, and although we started with just one Halloween inflatable decoration (a pumpkin Pac-Man and three ghosts, all still going strong), we've been amassing more and more decorations every year, until finally we became what neighbors have nicknamed the "Halloween House."