Articles by: Home Renovation Concepts Staff

  • Amazing Bistro-Style Kitchen Makeover

    Amazing Bistro-Style Kitchen Makeover

    This small dated galley kitchen was in desperate need of a makeover. The solution was to extend the space into the backyard to improve functionality and add an eating area. See the results of this amazing bistro-style transformation in this House & Home video: A […]

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  • How to Make a Picnic Table

    How to Make a Picnic Table

    A farmhouse-style picnic table is an easy DIY project. Learn how to make one for your backyard in this Build.com video: For this project, you will need a drill, hammer, outdoor deck screws, finishing nails, wood glue and a power saw or miter saw. Get […]

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  • Top-Down Bottom-Up Shades for Light Control and Privacy

    Top-Down Bottom-Up Shades for Light Control and Privacy

    If you’re thinking about getting honeycomb, pleated, woven wood or roman shades, top-down bottom-up is an extremely popular option for light control and privacy. Learn more in this video by The Home Depot: Top-down bottom-up provides additional light control benefits that a standard shade cannot […]

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  • Exterior Before and After: Add Character

    Exterior Before and After: Add Character

    If your home’s exterior is a little boring, take a cue from one of the character-boosting “before and after” makeovers in this Better Homes & Gardens video: With a few enhancements, these easy-to-overlook exteriors gain unbeatable character. Home #1: Have a home that fades into […]

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  • Affordable Dining Room Makeover Ideas

    Affordable Dining Room Makeover Ideas

    Is it time for a dining room update? Get affordable makeover ideas in this Lowe’s video: Installing paneled walls is an inexpensive way to way to add architectural interest. Raised moulding panels are accent pieces that you can purchase for less than $10 each. Simply […]

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  • Beautiful Screened-In Porch

    Beautiful Screened-In Porch

    The screened-in porch in the 2015 HGTV Smart Home is a beautiful space to enjoy the outdoors even in the less temperate months. See the details in this HGTV video: This great screened-in porch is a beautiful place to hang out and make you feels […]

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  • Contemporary Vancouver Home with Ocean Views

    Contemporary Vancouver Home with Ocean Views

    The views of the ocean and Vancouver Island played a key role in the major design decisions of this contemporary Vancouver home. Motable features include its clean lines and the flow between indoor and outdoor areas facilitated by the open floor plan. limestone tile and […]

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  • Amazing Dorm Room Makeover

    Amazing Dorm Room Makeover

    Designers Joel Bray and Reiko Caron take on the challenge for making over a dull 100-square-foot dorm room into a stylish living space. See their amazing makeover in this House & Home video: Walls, furniture and carpet were off limits, so Joel and Reiko focused […]

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  • Affordable DIY Entryway Coat Hanger

    Affordable DIY Entryway Coat Hanger

    You can build your own affordable, stylish and functional entryway coat hanger using just a few pieces of wood, some paint and some easy-to-find hardware and accessories. Learn how in this Build.com video: For the 51-inch long project featured in this video, leftover hardwood flooring […]

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