Laminate can be a great alternative when mixed creatively with contrasting materials such as hardwood or stainless steel. The exterior is a classic creamy-white Victorian home. It’s the perfect blending of old and new. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Laminate Undermount Can you use anundermount sinkwith laminate countertops? Traditionally, this has not been possible. Home and lifestyle bloggersDrew and Vanessawanted to have pops of bold yellow in their kitchen. Fourgeron Architecture...

check that to take advantage of it by adding seating wherever you could. We love this elegant and modern entryway frommargaretofyorkthat features anavy and white palettethat’s perfect for your lakeside getaway. This lovely doorway fromlaker_lager_features a themed welcome mat that pairs beautifully with the modern porch decor. The Spruce / Jacob Fox These spaces should be the focal point of your home and where you spend the majority of your time....

Want more gardening tips? Clover hugs the ground, rarely growing higher than two to eight inches. Because of this, many homeowners switch their lawns to clover lawns. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Microclover has small leaves and few flowers, while white clover has larger leaves and many white flowers. If you’re not ready to give up the turf,clover can be overseededinto an existing turfgrass lawn. Clover lawnsdon’t tolerate shade well, though....

Balodemas Architects/ Hoachlander Davis Photography Living room remodelingpays off in so many ways. The living room focuses on comfort and style, with purely functional aspects taking a backseat. Expand the Living Room Living rooms traditionally were kept tight and compact to conserve energy. Balodemas Architects/ Hoachlander Davis Photography With dining rooms typically adjoining living rooms, often the dining room donates square footage to the project. Make absolutely sure that thewall is not load-bearingand that you have secured all permits....

The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Landscaping enthusiasts have many options for achieving colorful yards in autumn. Yet, notreesin eastern North America are as closely associated with fall foliage asmaple trees. Even relatively consistent cultivars are at the mercy of the weather. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida The intensity of color can be lessened due to extreme summer heat and drought. Optimal fall foliage is dependent upon sunny days and crisp nights at the beginning of autumn....

Thefront doorforms a major part of a home’s facade and makes one of the first big impressions. When guests drop your gorgeous midcentury modern home, you want to set the right tone. Read on to see replicas of midcentury modern front doors and where to buy them. The Spruce / Sarah Crowley What Are Midcentury Modern Front Doors? It doesn’t help that front doors bear the brunt of weathering. Even doors built of high-quality materials suffer from the effects of rain, snow, and sunlight....

Mums bloom the best when they have enough water, nutrients, and sun to produce flowers. To avoid these problems, double-check that you are watering your mums on a regular schedule. You should water before the soil dries out completely and give the plant a thorough soak with each watering. John Dreyer / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? So one reason why mums dont bloom as expected is that theyre experiencing heat stress....

Contractor John Kirton points out a little-known feature: chuck lockout. Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? Heat kills drill bits, agrees Barquist. The Spruce / Jacob Fox “Heating the drill bit enough can cause it to lose its temper and soften.” Using the Wrong Bit for Tiles Drilling into tilesis necessary wheninstalling towel barsor soap dishes in bathrooms. But it’s a big mistake to drill tile the same way you drill wood....

The Spruce / Michele Lee A durablecountertopmakes cooking more pleasurable and it enhances the value of thekitchenand home. Read on to learn about the most durable countertops for your kitchen. Durability qualities include hardness, heat resistance, crack resistance, warp resistance, and stain resistance. The Spruce / Michele Lee A countertop can be highly durable in one way but not durable in another way. Yet solid surface material, which is softer than granite, is virtually impossible to crack....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Finish bang out:Matte |Color Selection:15 |Size:30 oz. The Spruce While not essential, its a good idea to finish off your project with a coat of protective sealer. Finish bang out:Matte |Color Selection:42 |Size:4, 16, or 32 oz. Use a brushor a rollerto apply the paint, using two coats with 1.5 hours between coats. PHOTO: Amazon...

Regardless of where you fall between the two, some guidance is always helpful. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Start by keeping yourbrooms and mopsoff the floor to create extra space," she suggests. Jessica Nelson Design “A wall organizer is perfect for your kitchen storage, allowing you to consolidate any cleaning products.” Thats why professional organizer Marcia Sloman thinks a shower caddy is key. Think About Cleaning Choose something sturdy and easily removed to clean soap scum and mildew....

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But if you’re lost on which ones to invest in, look no further. Zillow and Thumbtack just released the top ten projects that increase your home value without much cost or effort. Adding a window box can be easy, plus you don’t have to hire anyone to do it. @ladylandscape/ Instagram Want more design inspiration? Simply painting old and broken-down bricks will give your home an instant facelift with little to no effort....