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It Took $150K and a Special Paint to Kid-Proof Our Brooklyn Kitchen

It Took $150K and a Special Paint to Kid-Proof Our Brooklyn Kitchen

With three children under 10, anything can happen.

Sponsored By Farrow and Ball

Smart Lighting Was the Game-Changer in Our 200-Square-Foot Family Room Remodel

Smart Lighting Was the Game-Changer in Our 200-Square-Foot Family Room Remodel

Having endless options is key.

Sponsored By GE C by GE

Why I Paid $2K to Rip Out All of My Kitchen Cabinets

Why I Paid $2K to Rip Out All of My Kitchen Cabinets

And what I replaced them with.

A $200 Storage DIY Helped This Homeowner Fake Her New Kitchen’s Old-World Charm

A $200 Storage DIY Helped This Homeowner Fake Her New Kitchen’s Old-World Charm

“I wanted it to look like it had always been there.”

Plot Twist: My English Tudor’s Sunroom Has a ’70s L.A. Aesthetic

Plot Twist: My English Tudor’s Sunroom Has a ’70s L.A. Aesthetic

Here’s how the designer blended the two for $16,000.

With $350K, I Gave My Ojai House Arches, Terrazzo Floors, and Even an Impromptu Dog Door

With $350K, I Gave My Ojai House Arches, Terrazzo Floors, and Even an Impromptu Dog Door

How to create old-world Portugal vibes from scratch.

An IKEA Hack Disguises the Not-So-Pretty Stuff in This $11K Kitchen Remodel

An IKEA Hack Disguises the Not-So-Pretty Stuff in This $11K Kitchen Remodel

And a super-simple layout trick ensures everything is in its right place.

bedroom on background of wood

We Wanted Cedar Walls—But This Affordable Alternative Cost Half the Price

It’s the unexpected hero of our entire Rhode Island reno.

Shopping Our Own Home Saved Us Hundreds on Our $3K Bathroom Remodel

Shopping Our Own Home Saved Us Hundreds on Our $3K Bathroom Remodel

As did installing the tile ourselves.

wood kitchen on wood background

We Made Our Ojai Ranch House Open-Concept—And Saved $4K Doing It

And what it really cost to hire an engineer.

rustic farmohouse kitchen on wood backdrop

Refreshing Our Old Kitchen Cabinets Cost Only $100

Which made way for black marble countertops.

This $5K Kitchen Overhaul Makes a Convincing Case for Laminate Countertops

This $5K Kitchen Overhaul Makes a Convincing Case for Laminate Countertops

And for turning design leftovers into a main course.

We Transformed an Old Porch Into a Laundry Room for $6K

We Transformed an Old Porch Into a Laundry Room for $6K

New windows and appliances included.

vintage kitchen with Smeg fridge

We Knocked $100K Off Our Reno Budget With a Little-Known Tax Credit

Salvaged sinks, signs, and cabinets helped, too.

chai r in a corner of tiled bedroom

I Covered My 400-Square-Foot Guesthouse in Tile for $500

How I pulled off a truly random pattern.

Elbow Grease and $3K Took This Kitchen From Miserable to Memorable

Elbow Grease and $3K Took This Kitchen From Miserable to Memorable

Think: sanding and staining the floors yourself.

u shaped kitchen wiht butcher block

I Saved More Than $2K by Tiling My Counter-to-Ceiling Kitchen Backsplash

A leveler is critical.

The Brownstone Boys Brooklyn kitchen

$300K Later, Our 130-Year-Old Brownstone Has Its Original Charm Back

“It was basically begging us to get our hands on it.”