About Home: How to Refresh Your Home in One Weekend

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Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor Even if you have a jam-packed schedule, dedicating a weekend—or even a few hours—to refreshing your home can make a tremendous difference. Check out our Experts' ideas and simply adjust them to fit your family's needs—whether your home needs a good scrub down, extra organization, a fresh, new look or even small remodels. Cleaning Your Home Surprise: you don't have to spend hours upon hours vacuuming and scrubbing toilets to get your home squeaky clean! You only need fifteen minutes and the proper cleaning supplies—or your eco-friendly, homemade cleaning supplies—to clean the living room, kitchen and bathroom. And if your spaces need a little extra elbow grease, check out our guides to deep-cleaning the kitchen and bathroom. DIY Cleansers for the Bathroom 10 Common Cleaning Myths How to Clean Stainless Steel Search Related Topics:  15 minute cleanups  speed cleaning  cleaning a room Organizing Your Home If you're anything like me, when your home is organized, your entire life feels more organized. Whether your living room is an explosion of books, toys and stray clothing, or your closet is bursting at the seams, or your kitchen is buried under paper clutter and cooking supplies, it only takes a few minutes to get your home's spaces into tip-top shape. And the best part of organizing your home? Being able to actually find stuff! Decluttering the Bedroom Amazingly Organized Pantries 28 Smart Kitchen Organizers Search Related Topics:  projects  how tos  Decorating Your Home A few strategically chosen and arranged home accessories can totally update the look and feel of a room. And luckily, you don't have to spend a fortune on them! From making low-sew throw pillows, to refreshing décor you already own with a few coats of spray paint, to styling chic, open shelving, we've got plenty of ways to breathe new life into a tired space. Refreshing Your Bedding How to Style a Coffee Table Inexpensive Bedroom Updates Search Related Topics:  ceiling ideas  seasonal decor  updating a room Remodeling Your Home It is possible to complete smaller-scale home remodels in a single weekend—I promise! Even if you're not Tim "the Toolman" Taylor Jr., you can lay new laminate flooring, install a gorgeous new backsplash in your kitchen or even install under-cabinet kitchen lighting in less than 48 hours. And after your amazing DIY remodel, I recommend kicking back and admiring your handiwork with a giant sandwich and cold beer. Easy-to-Copy Kitchen Wall Colors How to Hang Drywall The Right Way to Install a Toilet Related Searches Cleaning Supplies Cleaning House Tips Kitchen Tile Cleaner Cleaning Home Cleaning Products Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! Would You Pay a Million Bucks for a Micro Apartment? How to Prep Your Lawn for Mowing Season Why We Love Pink and Gray Color Palettes Is Floor Refinishing Worth the Cost? 6 Gorgeous Color Palettes for Spring   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement

About Home: How to Make Small Spaces Look and Feel Bigger

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Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor Even if you have a small home, that doesn't mean it can't have huge style. From the kitchen, to the living room, to the bathroom, to the bedroom, our Experts have smart, space-saving and on-trend ways to make the small spaces in your home look and feel gigantic. Making a Small Kitchen Work Between preparing meals and simply hanging around the kitchen (everyone in your family gravitates to the kitchen, too, right?), a roomy, functional and efficient kitchen is a must. But not all of us are lucky enough to have a massive kitchen! Whether you're remodeling your kitchen, dying for more counter space or simply looking for organization ideas, we've got ways to turn your tiny kitchen into a space worthy of the Iron Chefs. How to Make a Small Kitchen Look Bigger Give Your Small Kitchen Good Feng Shui What You Need to Know Before Your Kitchen Remodel Search Related Topics:  kitchen design photos  kitchen paint color ideas  Designing a Family-Friendly Small Living Room Second only to the kitchen, families gather in the living room. So, what happens if you have a tiny living room and a big family? Or a tiny living room and a small family that has major energy? Try rearranging your furniture, keeping the space ultra-organized and changing up your living room décor. You'll be amazed at the difference small changes can make! Tips and Ideas for Your Small Living Room 10 Major Living Room Decorating Mistakes Must-Haves for Your Small Space Search Related Topics:  decorating with neutrals  decorating a living room  traditional style Making Your Small Bathroom Feel Bigger Small bathrooms need seriously smart design. Because you don't have lots of space to work with and it can be very difficult to change plumbing and lighting, generally, you have to work with what you've got. But fear not, my fellow small bathroom occupants! Simply updating your bathroom's décor and finding the right storage solutions can open up a ton of space. If you're feeling really ambitious, learn how to use bold, bright designs, without making your bathroom feel smaller. How to Make a Small Bath Look Larger Starting Your Small Bathroom Remodel 6 Stylish Sinks for Small Bathrooms Search Related Topics:  decorating a bath  small space design  decorating with color How to Design and Decorate Your Small Bedroom Your bedroom should be an oasis—which can be difficult if you feel like the walls are closing in on you! Luckily, making your bedroom look and feel bigger is as easy as changing the wall color, finding the right-sized furniture or even building your own space-saving Murphy bed. And if your kids' tiny rooms need a makeover, too, don't miss our kid-friendly décor ideas. How to Organize a Small Closet The Do's and Don'ts of Small Nursery Design How to Decorate Your Small Bedroom Search Related Topics:  bedrooms  decorating tips  Related Searches Small House Design House Decor Ideas Apartment Balcony Modern House Plans House Decorating Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! Easy DIY: Make a Sunburst Mirror Prepping Your Lawn for Mowing Season Why We Love Pink and Gray Color Palettes 7 Houseplants You Can't Kill Should You Refinish Your Flooring?   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement

About Home: Jump-Start Your Spring Gardening

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Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor It's finally time to dig into the dirt and plant, prune and prep your garden for warmer weather. Spring is the busiest season in the garden: your plants are waking up from their loooong nap, mulch needs to be removed and winter debris has to be cleared out—all before you can really get started. So, grab your to-do list and gardening tools, and get busy! Flowers, Plants & Veggies After being stuck inside for a long, cold winter, you're probably dying to get out there and start caring for the garden! Start with a gardening to-do list—you'll be better prepared to take full advantage of the nicer spring days. And even if it's a little cloudy out there, your plants still need to be pruned, fed and weeded. (P.S. - if you're anything like me and spent most of the winter curled up on the couch, take a few minutes to warm up and stretch before diving into your work.) Your Gardening To-Do List for May Veggies That Thrive in the Spring 10 Tips for Growing Terrific Tomatoes Search Related Topics:  spring bloomers  spring vegetable gardening  seasonal plants Organic Gardening Whether you're starting an organic garden or simply looking for new ways to help your organic garden thrive, you'll find that caring for an organic garden is slightly different than caring for a conventional garden—both legally and in practice. Test your soil to determine the kinds of plants your garden can sustain—and the work that needs to be done—whip up your April gardening to-do list and ... start counting all the dough you'll save by growing your own organic veggies and brewing tea made from flowers straight outta your garden. Edible Flowers from Your Organic Garden 5 Tips for Growing Edible Plants How to Grow Organic Broccoli Raab Search Related Topics:  organic gardening  what is organic gardening  Container Gardening Did you know you can grow an entire garden in a few containers? Container gardening is an awesome alternative for those of us who have too little space for a large garden. All you need is a few containers, the right plants and a little creativity; we've got the tips, tricks and advice to help your container garden thrive! Growing Vegetables in Containers Pretty Flowers for Your Container Garden Avoid These 10 Seeding Mistakes Search Related Topics:  common mistakes  container garden gallery  fall container gardens Landscaping & Lawn Care The best thing about warmer weather? It's barbecue season! Putting some hard work into your yard and landscaping right now will help you enjoy your outdoor spaces all summer long. Just like your home, your yard requires a little spring cleaning before you can really get to work. Then, focus on proper spring lawn care, pruning your shrubs and conquering crabgrass before it gets a chance to spread! When to Prune Flowering Shrubs Planting Flowering Bulbs Prepping Your Yard for Summer Search Related Topics:  spring gardens  fertilizing lawns  improving yard drainage Related Searches Organic Gardening Gardening Tomatoes Container Gardening Clay Soil Gardening Gardening Dirt Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! 6 Decor Trends to Try This Spring Why Gray is the New Neutral Easy DIY: Origami Crane Mobile How to Save a Snagged Sweater Troubleshooting Common Plumbing Issues   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement

About Home: Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home's Colors

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Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor Looking for a quick, easy way to update your home? Give your spaces a dose of color! Whether you go big and bold with a bright accent wall or simply add touches of color with fun home accessories, our About Home Experts have smart tips, tricks and advice to amp up your home's color wattage. (Want even more ideas? Follow our Pinterest boards for some extra inspiration!) How to Decorate with Color Now, before you go all crazy with the teal wall paint, gold leaf and chevron textiles, try creating a color mood board to inspire the room you're working on. Knowing how to properly blend colors and patterns—and having an idea of how they'll look in your space—can help create a cohesive, beautiful design. The last thing you want is for a room to look like a rainbow barfed on it—right? How to Use Color in Small Spaces Easy, Beach-Inspired Decorating How to Stage Your Home with Color Search Related Topics:  color tips  basic color tips  creating color schemes Finding the Right Color Scheme Choosing the right color scheme for a room can totally make the space. First, you'll need to decide on the style of the room: do you love Tuscan-style decorating? The ever-popular mid-century modern style? Or do you want a beautifully coordinated, neutral color palette? Once you've made your decision, grab your inspiration board and get to work! How to Create a Monochromatic Color Scheme Decorating with Green 4 Moody Shades We Love Search Related Topics:  creating color schemes  basic color tips  color tips Colorful Home Interiors Updating your home's interiors is really the fastest, easiest and most affordable way to decorate with color. Your options are basically endless: choose a colorful sofa to give your living room a dramatic focal point (or top it with a pretty slipcover); incorporate Pantone's Color of the Year, Radiant Orchid, into your interior décor; or refresh home accessories you already have with a good coat of spray paint. Interior Designer Tobi Fairley on Color Radiant Orchid Furnishings Kitchen Paint Colors You Can Copy Search Related Topics:  color temperature  decorating with color  decorating with paint Colorful Home Exteriors Your home's exterior is the first thing visitors and passersby see—so why not make it as beautiful and inviting as you can? Whether you're inspired by historical homes or by more modern looks, changing exterior colors can completely change your home's style, presence and—hey—maybe even its energy. Traditional Exterior Color Schemes Everything You Need to Paint Your House How to Choose the Right Exterior Paint Search Related Topics:  house colors  adding curb appeal  victorian architecture Related Searches Kitchen Wall Colors House Paint Colors Painting Your House Bathroom Colors Home Interior Colors Featured Articles Follow Us on Pinterest! 3 Low-Value Home Remodels 3 DIY Abstract Art Ideas The Rules of Organic Gardening 6 Spring Decorating Trends We Love How to Layer Your Home Decor   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement