When paint companies and design pros place their annual Color of the Year predictions, these hues are bound to influence home decor trends for months to come. Last week, the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2021 was revealed—Aegean Teal 2136-40—and like magic, the color will soon start to appear in homes across the country. A […]
If you’re a fan of DIY, painting, or Joanna Gaines’s signature modern farmhouse style, then you’ve probably heard the term chalk paint being thrown around. But what is chalk paint exactly and when should you use it? A decorative paint known for its matte, chalky appearance, chalk paint is a popular choice for giving furniture […]
Pantone has some predictions about what 2021 might look like, as it announces its picks for Color of the Year. Though the color giant releases trend reports every season, the Pantone Color Institute identifies a specific hue — or, on rare occasions, two — annually that it believes will reflect the sentiment, feeling or desire for any given year, […]
Celebrity IOU (#CelebIOU) is BACK Monday, December 14th at 9pm on HGTV, and in the premiere episode, Zooey Deschanel makes her debut by lending a hand to her boyfriend, Jonathan Scott. Jonathan and his brother Drew produce and star on the HGTV show, and help celebrities plan a surprise home renovation for one of their […]
How to Patch a Small Hole in Drywall Whether you’re a renter on move-out day or a homeowner, knowing how to patch holes in the wall is sure to come in handy. To fill in small holes left behind by nails or screws, first fill the hole with spackle and level it off so it’s […]
If you often toss and turn during the night because you can’t find the perfect temperature for your room, or your sheets make you sticky and sweaty, you’re not alone. Some people naturally are “hot sleepers,” but there are a few solutions that will instantly turn your bed into the sleep oasis you’ve been dreaming […]
With many of us still abiding by stay-at-home orders, those of us lucky enough to own a dishwasher are really putting them to work. While we might typically eat lunch at the office or enjoy a dinner out every now and then, we’re now cooking at home more often than ever—which also means more dishes […]
If you’re trying to blow-dry your hair, watch TV, and run a window AC unit all at the same time, you ought to know what to do if a circuit breaker trips. The first sign of a tripped breaker? Everything will shut off. As a preemptive measure, you should familiarize yourself with the breaker […]
A year like no other.” That’s the phrase being used again and again to characterize the slice of history in which we currently find ourselves. And when there’s uncertainty, it can be a challenge to find what feels like a safe haven — even during the holiday season. But through what are undeniably unusual times, […]
Ahead of the announcement of Sherwin-Williams’ official Color of the Year 2021 (Urbane Bronze), the brand released its predictions for the top paint trends for the year to come. After a tumultuous year, Sherwin-Williams has selected four color palettes that are all about balance and rhythm for its ColorMix Forecast 2021. So which colors can […]