Articles by: Home Renovation Concepts Staff

  • Add Interest to Your Garden With Artistic Bent Wood Trellises

    A rustic trellis is an attractive natural addition to any yard. Learn how to add interest to your garden with artistic bent wood trellises in this P. Allen Smith video: This is a relatively simple project as you just need any wood that bends and […]

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  • Serene Kitchen Design

    Some kitchens are designed to make an immediate impact with standout features that grab your attention, while others quietly grow on you. Editorial director Paul Taylor discusses this kitchen’s serene design elements in this Trends video: All the elements of this Chicago kitchen remodel come […]

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  • Unique Boy’s Bathroom

    This unique boy’s bathroom “wow” factor is created by interesting materials and fixtures. Designer Brian Gluckstein discusses the highlights in this Kohler video: Features include the basket weave marble on the tub front, walls and deck, Kohler’s Tea-for-Two tub in thunder gray and Memoirs toilet […]

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  • Best New Perennial Varieties of 2014

    Perennials are always the top pick for any gardener with their variety in size, shape and color. Learn more about the best new perennial varieties of 2014 in this Better Homes and Gardens video: Gaura: This plant is often considered an annual by northern gardeners, […]

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  • How to Restore Your Deck

    How to Restore Your Deck

    If your deck is looking old and worn out, you can bring it back to life by simply cleaning and refinishing the surface. Learn how to restore your deck in this Lowe’s video: First, test your deck’s finish. If the water soaks into the wood […]

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  • Ideas For Creating a Functional Basement

    This unfinished basement was so big and boring that the husband wanted to sell the house. Designer Genevieve Gorder presents several ideas on creating a functional basement that the family will love in this HGTV video: A good color will lift the mood. The basement […]

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  • Open Concept Renovated Rowhouse

    As part of this rowhouse renovation, the walls were removed to create a large open space divided into four areas. This home features reclaimed wood flooring throughout, kitchen with off-white cabinets, marble backsplash and island, dining room with full banquette, living room with fireplace and […]

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  • Tips for Sizing Your Patio

    Concrete patio sizing is all about determining your needs for the space and making it large enough to accommodate those needs. This video by ConcreteNetwork.com presents several tips and examples of patio sizing: 1. This freestanding patio and pavilion is large enough for the table […]

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  • Transformation of Antique Sicilian Furniture Into Unique Kitchen Cabinetry

    Incorporating antique 19th century Sicilian bedroom furniture into the cabinetry is a most unusual request for a kitchen remodel. Designer Cheryl Hamilton-Gray discusses the challenge of creating these unique kitchen cabinets in this Trends video: The homeowners had already purchased the suite of furniture from […]

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