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Want more design inspiration? Hendler explains how people often shy away from swapping light fixtures in a rental. “Naked windows make a rental feel so temporary to me,” he says. Design byAD: ROIT/ Photo byJohn Neitzel “There are so many very affordable store-bought options available for drapes and shades available now.” you’re able to even design your own curtains if you’re handy with a sewing machine. New to hanging drapery?...

The Spruce / Michelle Becker Envisioning newpaint schemeshas never been easier than withonline paint visualizers. Test-daubingovals of painton your wall, test-paintingentire walls, painting cardboard squares, and taping them up. Each of these methods have their merits and their disadvantages. The Spruce / Michelle Becker But online paint visualizers provide the one view that no other method can give. With thousands of locations, Sherwin-Williams probably has a store near to you....

Yet an additional factor needs to be considered: paint sheen or gloss. Paint sheen is related to the paint’s strength and its ability to hold up against these stresses. The recommended paint sheens for the exterior are satin/eggshell, semi-gloss, and gloss. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo Most homeowners are familiar with the shineor lack of shinethat paint exhibits. A mirror-like paint sheen is glossy; light reflects off of it. A flat or matte paint sheen is dull; it absorbs light....

The Spruce / Leticia Almeida What Causes Pills to Appear on Clothes? Pills appear on fabric when groups of short or broken fibers become tangled together in a tiny knot orball. A pill, unfortunately, becomes a magnet for other loose threads in a wash load and entangle. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida That’s why a black fabric ends up with little white knots. That white knot is fuzz from another fabric....

Preparing to host a gathering and don’t want your guests' eyes to be on the granite? Lay out a bunch of charcuterie boards when hosting, Gordon suggests. For example, she recommends placing atable runnerdown the center of an island. hikesterson / Getty Images Want more design inspiration? Wondering what cabinet colors will have the most impactful effect? “The contrast will really make thehardwarepop and add a touch of sophistication to your kitchen....

Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions Embarking on ahome renovationcan stir up a flurry of emotions. The process is exciting, daunting, fulfilling, and exhausting. Want more design inspiration? Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions Review each step of each phase of your renovation project to help you understand the full scope. Otherwise, you may end up redoing work, extending your timeline, and inevitably ballooning your budget. Chelius House of Design Alvin Wayne...

Meet the Expert Ashley Biscanis the interior design and trend expert forFloor & Decor. The key, however, is tochoose warm or cool tonesand remain consistent. By doing so, Biscan says youll create a cohesive foundation. Kate Marker Interiors Then, carry this palette through the rest of your home. This effect should extend to everythingfrom paint to furniture, soft goods, and fixtures. Carrara marbles natural patterns are striking with light and dark veining throughout, she says....

Vinyl flooring products are used primarily in bathrooms and kitchens. It is highly water-resistant, easy to clean and maintain, and a low-cost, low-hassle option. The flooring is made by fusing these materials into solid sheets and then cutting them into tiles. The Spruce / Margot Cavin The prevalence of many seams between tiles means this floor will not be as moisture-resistant as sheet vinyl. Water seeping through the seams can cause the base layer to loosen....

The Spruce / Ana Cadena Sparkling,clean windowslook great and improve the light levels in your home. We have three “recipes” for DIY window cleaners that all work well. Create some homemade glass cleaner, get your cleaning tools, and make those windows sparkle. The Spruce / Ana Cadena Rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly to leave windows streak-free. Tip Distilled water should be used because it contains no trace minerals or chemicals. Give It a Shake Shake to mix and label the bottle....

After all, ants vary from species to species. Handle your ant issue the wrong way, and your problem could getmuchworse. Why Are Ants So Difficult to Get Rid Of? The Spruce / Julie Bang One of themost common house antsis the odorous house ant, also known as the sugar ant. To do this, youll need to approach the job with the right mindset. This is not ideal when youre trying to get rid of them....

Fortunately, there are multiple homemade stainless steel cleaners that work just as effectively as store-bought alternatives. In fact, you could typicallyclean your stainless steelbelongings with supplies already in your home. Meet the Expert Eliana Cocais the owner of E.C. Robin Gentry / Getty Images House Cleaning, a home cleaning service based in Massachusetts. So, it’s no surprise thatvinegar is also a popular means of cleaning stainless steel. In fact, Eliana Coca, a professional cleaner and the owner of E....

The calcium and other particles in the water leave white spots or scratch the surfaces of the dishes. Many models have an adjustable level dispenser that can be filled monthly so the rinse agent is dispensed automatically. Or, you’re free to add the rinse agent right before you roll the cycle. The Spruce / Ana Cadena If you live in a hard water area, a rinse agent is recommended for every load....

Things can easily go wrong, and sometimes its hard to figure out what even happened. Heres what we learned, as well as advice on how to fix them. Meet the Expert Jonathon Recklesis vice president of marketing for CD One Price Cleaners. Huizeng Hu / Getty Images Yes, sadly, this includes both club soda and everyones favorite:white vinegar. Club soda does not help fight stains, Reckles says. In fact, the sugar in the club soda will do more harm than good....