Articles by: Home Renovation Concepts Staff

  • Storage Makeover for an Old Dresser

    Do you have a tired old dresser? If you like to reuse and recycle, replacing one or more drawers with storage cubbies is the perfect fixer-upper project. Learn how to makeover a dresser for storage in this Lowe’s video: While drawer space will be different […]

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  • Houseboat With Creative Space Utilization

    Houseboat With Creative Space Utilization

    Everyone wants a waterfront property, but if you want to live in such a crowded area, you have to learn to live small. With a houseboat that’s only 400 square feet on the inside, designer Tracy Metro had to get creative with the use of […]

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  • Airy Light-Filled Modern Home

    Once dark and cramped, this renovated home of husband-and-wife architects is now airy and light-filled. The modern minimalist space incorporates an open floor plan, reflective surfaces and mirrors to make it feel more expansive. Take the tour in this Trends video:

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  • Open-Air Industrial Bookshelf

    It’s easy to transform a garage shelving unit into an open-air industrial bookshelf. This House & Home video walks you through this DIY project: This bookshelf started as an inexpensive shelving unit. The particle board shelving packaged with the unit was replaced with veneer plywood […]

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  • Outdoor Barbecue Patio

    Outdoor Barbecue Patio

    This sheep ranch owner had a beautiful view but 800 square feet of uninviting patio space. See how the space is transformed into an outdoor barbecue patio in this DIY Network video: For the main project, 3/4 ” plywood was spray painted brown and then […]

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  • Tips for Selecting the Right Contractor

    Tips for Selecting the Right Contractor

    Selecting the right home improvement contractor for your projects can be a really tough decision. This video by HomeAdvisor presents several tips to make the process easier so you can build a long-term relationship with your contractor. A qualified contractor will be licensed, insured and […]

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  • Turn an Underused Closet Into a Workstation

    There’s no need to splurge on a kid’s desk set. With clever configuration, you can pack a small workstation into a standard closet without taking up extra inches or sacrificing style. See how to turn an underused closet into a workstation in this Better Homes […]

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  • Save and Splurge Ideas for Kitchen Remodeling

    You can get a designer-looking kitchen without breaking the bank if you know where to invest time and money. Get “save” and “splurge” ideas for affordable kitchen remodeling in this Lowe’s video: A great kitchen makeover comes down to great planning, especially if you’re on […]

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  • Shoebox Apartment That Feels a Lot Bigger

    Shoebox Apartment That Feels a Lot Bigger

    Most of us can’t afford a penthouse, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a tiny hole-in-the-wall apartment and make it feel like one. See how a 400 square-foot shoebox apartment was made to feel like a luxury home in this HGTV Remodels video: Clever […]

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