Learn how to adjust cabinet door hinges quickly to restore door alignment. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Before You Begin Check yourhinge typebefore you begin. Others have a mechanism for this, too, and you don’t have to loosen the mounting screws. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida In the past, only selectframeless cabinetshad this punch in of adjustment. But today, almost all cabinets have adjustable hinges. Two screws, located at the top and bottom of the hinge, mount the hinge to the cabinet....

It is more gentle on fabrics than tossing and tumbling in a dryer. Air drying also preventsstatic cling. It is energy efficient and reduces utility bills. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida It can even benefit the house by increasing the humidity when needed. Learn what you need and how to air-dry laundry indoors easily. Hang to Prevent Wrinkles The way you hang laundry reduces wrinkles. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald...

Here’s how to spot the air leaks in each area of your homeand how to fix them yourself. What is Air-Sealing? You’re looking for gaps or cracks that might let air in or out of your home. Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Choose an exterior caulking that allows for movement as wood expands and contracts with the seasons. Where metal flashings are missing, installing them will both stop air leaks and possible water infiltration....

Restraining furniture takes minutes and could save someoneespecially childrenfrom injury. Instead, anchor the furniture directly to wall studs with screws. Each restraint kit anchors one piece of furniture against a wall. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Two brackets are installed on the wall and two brackets are installed on the piece of furniture. Flexible straps connect the furniture brackets to the wall brackets. Mark the Studs Use thestud finder to identify wall studsbehind the furniture piece....

The standard for a tough, good-looking surface on thegarage flooris garagefloor epoxy. Find out how to apply garage floor epoxy with this informative guide. Epoxy offers resistance to motor oil, gas, bleach, acids, and other common chemicals. RobertCrum / Getty Images This floor coating option is also resistant to staining and abrasive damage. Even beginner DIYers can tackle this project with time and patience. Just verify to properly read and follow the directions to avoid complications....

As a synthetic floor finish, polyurethane is made from raw materials that are derived from crude oil. There is no specific floor polyurethane versus regular polyurethane. However, the floor finish comes in either water-based or oil-based versions. BanksPhotos / Getty Images Water-based polyurethane is easier to work with and quicker to dry but wears down faster than the oil-based finish. Polyurethane finish is transparent. It comes in a range of sheens, from flat to glossy....

Below, we’re sharing 10 living room layout ideas that will make your fireplace shine. Want more design inspiration? Flaxman advises homeowners to ignore the fireplace if centering around it isn’t working for the current floor plan. Design byFlax Interiors/ Photo byVivian Johnson You will therefore want to position all seating so that everyone can view the screen comfortably as needed. You’ve created the ideal living room nook for napping or reading at all times of day....

For example, designer Trisha Isabey ofIsabey Interiorssuggests opting for just one nightstand instead of two. And don’t pick up just any bedside table. “Choose a minimalistic design opposed to bulky,” she encourages. Desiree Burns Interiors Or perhaps your beside tables will be attached to the bed itself! Building the bed with attached nightstands is a great option." In addition to doing this, go without a standard dresser. @dommdotcom/ Instagram If you might, seek out built-in storage under the bed instead, Davidson adds....

It looks put together yet still lounge-ready, and thethrow pillowsappear soft but structured. We asked two interior designers to weigh in on golden rules for artfullyarranging pillows on a bed. So, a 20-inch pillow cover would pair best with a 22-inch insert. Design by Refine Studios/Photo by Portrait Novella Also, fill jot down does have an impact on the look. “A feather pillow is always going look more expensive,” Stauffer says....

Curating a collection of lounge plants can boost your mood and create a relaxing vibe. You want the space to look intentional and cohesive rather than cluttered and discordant. Grouping plants with similar care requirements also makes sense, especially if they love humidity. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Different foliage can add depth, interest, and balance to a living room. Inliving rooms with minimalist decor, elaborate plants can be a strong focal point....

Heidi HarrisforMorse Design In design, groups of three are always en vogue. Read on as designers share their tried and true tips for making three pieces of artwork shine. Not sure what size frames to use? Heidi HarrisforMorse Design Place furniture in a space first, though, and hang artwork as a finishing touch. Hunter prefers ahorizontal arrangementwhen working with three equally sized art pieces. Hunter adds that a level is a key tool to use to verify each frame appears uniformed and balanced....

Check out our favorite ways to arrange two sofas to get ideas for your own living room. This living room designed byKatherine Carterdoes this arrangement well, using visual repetition to create balance and continuity. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Calimia Home Desiree Burns Interiors Jessica Nelson Design @thehouseonhillsidelane/ Instagram Katherine Carter Design JK Interior Living @ann.living/ Instagram

The biggest surprise of all? Ourrenovation storystarted before we’d even officially closed. Our biggest lesson has been that this process is not for the impatient or the faint of heart. Becca Interiors Here are some tips on who to hire that I learned from my experience building a home renovation team. In the U.K., you dont work with a realtor the way you do in the U.S. Without her, we would have been flying into the renovation process blindly, so she was particularly key....