Home Improvement

House Plans Come to Life

From gorgeous kitchens to open floor plans fit for the family, take a look inside three homes from Southern Living House Plans. » See Photos

Painting Pointers

From preparation to cleanup, this guide will get your paint project going in no time.

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Learn How to Paint Anything

Tips, suggestions, and plain old-fashioned good advice for painting furniture to exteriors. » See Photos

Gutter Cleaning and Care

Clean gutters are important to keeping your foundation safe, so learn to clean and repair them with help from home improvement expert JoAnne Liebeler. » See Photos

Around-the-House Fall Updates

Get a head start on the holidays with these seasonal updates designed to put you in festive mood for fall. » See Photos

Expert Advice on Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

Impress potential buyers with our home-update tips for every budget: $100, $1,000, or $5,000. » See Photos

Choose the Right Brick Types and Patterns for Your Patio

Make an educated decision on brick types and patterns for your outdoor space. » See Photos

Choose the Best Patio Lighting

Illuminate your deck or patio with lighting options that fit your space, needs, and budget. » See Photos

10 Tips for Adding Value

Get the most out of your home's next remodeling project by following these key ideas from the pros. » Read It

Create a Home Winery

Indoors or out, keep your beverages perfectly chilled with new products for entertaining. » Watch It

Tools for the DIYer

New tools for the do it yourselfer make it easier than ever to complete home projects. » Watch It

Remodeling Advice

Small kitchen? Tight budget? No problem. These tricks, tips, and advice can help solve your kitchen remodeling dilemmas. » Watch It

Cottage Living Kitchen Makeover

These are the keys to successful redecorating. Executive editor of Cottage Living gives you expert advice. » Watch It

Renovation Problem Solving

Every renovation comes with a few hiccups, but everything can be saved with a little creativity. » Watch It

Learn How To Paint a Wall

It's easy to give any room a face-lift with a fresh coat of paint. Follow our simple steps for a new look in no time. » See Photos