Articles by: Home Renovation Concepts Staff

  • How to Build an Under-the-Stairs Recessed Bookshelf

    The triangular area under a staircase is typically wasted space. Learn how to utilize this area and build an under-the-stairs recessed bookshelf in this Lowe’s video: For this DIY project, you will create boxes to fit in between the studs and attach them to the […]

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  • Laundry Room and Mudroom Conversion

    A small room without a purpose is turned into a highly functional laundry room and mudroom. Watch the conversion in this DIY Network video: This DIY project with a budget of $10,000 included: Installation of a stackable washer/dryer Addition of cabinets and sink Replacement of […]

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  • How to Hang Artwork

    Learn how to hang artwork and create gallery-worthy walls in your home in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: Start with the right hardware, which will depend on the weight of the piece you’re hanging and what type of hanging device is on the […]

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  • Tips for Selecting Paint Colors

    If you’ve put off painting because you couldn’t decide on a color, the wait is over! Get tips for selecting paint colors and create a fresh space that suits your style perfectly in this Pottery Barn video: Start by thinking about how you plan to […]

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  • Toronto Chef’s Family Home

    Toronto Chef Rodney Bowers’ renovated family home features a large banquette nook and wine area and a restaurant-style kitchen with professional appliances. The classic library has oak flooring, dark-stained cabinetry, leather furniture and fireplace, and the entire attic space was converted into a master suite […]

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  • How to Transform an Open Dining Room Space on a Modest Budget

    Sometimes having an open floor plan can make it difficult to distinguish one room from the other. Learn how to transform an open dining room space on a modest budget in this HGTV video: What an open dining room needs is some focus on what […]

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  • How to Select and Layer Window Treatments

    How to Select and Layer Window Treatments

    A well-dressed window should be functional as well as stylish. Get tips on how to select and layer window treatments in this Lowe’s video: Start by selecting the right foundation pieces – choose a rod, and then blinds, shades or sheers to perform a range […]

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  • Family Friendly Bathroom Makeover

    A busy calendar doesn’t have to be an obstacle to updating a boring bathroom. Watch how a bathroom gets a stylish family friendly makeover in this Moen video: The homeowners’ bathroom is a small space that is shared with their baby daughter and had nonmatching […]

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  • How to Arrange Bedroom Furniture

    Before you furnish a bedroom, consider the room’s dimensions, the placement of the room and closet doors and window(s), and the furniture size. Learn how to arrange bedroom furniture in this Better Homes and Gardens video: The bed is the largest piece of furniture in […]

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