If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Theyre as great for daily use as they are fordecorated bar carts. But at sixteen dollars each, theyre not the cheapest buy if you want one for the whole family. Anthropologie This is especially true if youre trying to stock your cup cabinet for guests, too. Want more of our favorite products? Its similar in size and style, although its missing the colorful rim....

But even those are being given a run for their money by social media. There are countless real estate agents leveraging the power of their smartphones for their business. We caught up with a few of them to discuss how social media has become the new open house. Alisa Anton / Unsplash Meet the Expert Mike Bussey is a licensed real estate agent withCompassand owner ofReal NYC Apartments. Traditional online real estate listings have dozens of photos, many of which are professionally taken....

Designing and space planning shouldalwaystake priority, Jones explains, before you layer in your decor. If were just talking aesthetics, this should come after nailing down our needs, Jones tells us. Then the decor is all down to personal preference. Design and Photo by Ajai Guyot forEmily Henderson Design Dont let space planning intimidate youJones assures us its not difficult at all. Treat every square as a foot and start drawing, Jones says....

Is Tile Backer Board Right for You? The Spruce / Kevin Norris For most do-it-yourselfers,tile installationis tough to master. Only after many tries do you hone the craft to a fine edge. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Professional tile installers have many tries and they learn on site. Do-it-yourselfers have very few tries and are forced to learn in their own homes. For these reasons, you need all the help you’ve got the option to get....

Sag during the curing process is a major concern for vertical applications. Moisture is another consideration. Both materials can be confusing because of several overlapping applications. The Spruce / Ashley Luciano Which should you use and where should you use them? Additionally, thinset comes in either unmodified or modified versions. Unmodified thinset is composed of Portland cement, sand, and water retention agents. A feature of thinset that is both a plus and a minus is that it is slow to set....

But this does not mean that it’s possible for you to use all tile sizes for all applications. As an example, large-format tiles often can have an awkward, ungainly appearance in small bathrooms. you gotta have a certain number of full-size tiles for the system to visually work. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Yet few large format tiles would fit in a small bathroom. Many tiles would need to be cut....

mrs / Getty Images Ceramic and porcelain tilefloors can be notoriously slippery. The very feature that makes tile easy to cleanits smooth, non-porous naturealso means that it is slippery underfoot. But you’re free to avoid slips long before you even purchase the tile. mrs / Getty Images It’s a slip resistance rating system called COF (or coefficient of friction) published bytile manufacturers. COF slip resistance ratings help you determine if you are buying the right tile for the right location....

Ideally, floor coverings continue from room to room throughout the house with no interruptions or gaps. In this perfect world, one floor is installed all at once and it works for all areas. But that’s not how most homes work. The Spruce / Margot Cavin Floors are often installed piecemeal over the years. Hardwood might be installed in the living room because wood is beautiful and warm underfoot. In the bathroom and kitchen,ceramic or porcelain tilemight be installed sincetile is durable and moisture-resistant....

Sure, you might be satisfied to call a concrete contractor and let him tell you what you need. Don Mason/Getty Images Do Your Research That’s when it pays to do a little research. Lousy concrete slabs are all too common. Don Mason/Getty Images Don’t believe it. If the soil or base beneath the slab shifts or settle, the result can be a cracked slab. Good ground preparation starts with removing the topsoil....

Building a home movie theater room can often be the true endpoint of home remodeling. This means that little else happens in that home movie room except for screening-related activities. When the home movie room shares space with other activities, the cinematic experience is lessened. Vostok / Getty Images When the non-dedicated home theater sharesopen floor planspace with the kitchen, cooking sounds and smells invade. When the movie room is the living room, other people may interfere and light is difficult to control....

This way you won’t limit yourself to traditional color schemes for specific decorating styles. Here are tips and tricks to help you know what paint color to choose for your walls. Find Paint Color Inspiration Magazine and catalog pictures have always been the staple of decorating inspiration. The Spruce / Jesi Lee Rev up a neutral color palette by being creative with how you use the colors. A striped wall using neutral colors adds a ton of style but keeps the room relaxed....

Learn basic, code-compliant wiring techniques for outlets and switches. Check that the current has been disabled using amulti-meter or similardevice before proceeding. Inform yourself aboutelectrical safetybefore beginning your rewiring outlet task. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Another way to wire an outlet is to use the stab-in connectors on the back of the outlet. Strip the Wire Strip about 3/4-inch of insulation from each circuit wire using wire strippers. (The ground wire may not be insulated....

Regular care will prevent algae growth, chemical imbalances, cloudy water, and more issues. Above-ground swimming pools range from economical models to more luxurious (and expensive) styles. While inground pools can use pool heaters and include a wide range of water features for everyone to enjoy. Natalia Zhukova / Getty Images Luckily, performing this maintenance yourself is easy and cheaper than hiring a pool service. Testing regularly will also alert you to any potential deficiencies the pool has before it becomes noticeable....