Some of the most satisfying home improvements are the tiny ones that take less than an hour but somehow never make it to the top of the to-do list.

Last week, on the very first day after the time change, I could already feel myself getting sluggish and blah as the sun started setting at 5:30pm. This year, I'm deciding to be proactive and set myself up for success, and I've learned some genuinely interesting stuff that I'm sharing here.

Welcome back, now comes the fun part! It's time to use design to finish creating a dining space you'll enjoy. The aesthetic choices you make should support and enhance the functional plan you created in Part 1.

If your Instagram feed is anything like ours right now, you're probably drowning in jaw-dropping fall vignettes that look like they took a full weekend (and a small fortune) to create. Not everyone has Martha Stewart's budget or her team of stylists, though, and that's absolutely okay.

As we head into October and November, we're sharing our strategy for bringing seasonal charm into your home in an economical, thoughtful, and refreshingly low-effort way.

When it comes to creating a dining space, the most crucial (and the oft skipped) step of the process is figuring out how you actually live and how the space where you eat can fit or enhance your existing routines.

It is SO tempting to jump straight into decor, but unfortunately even the most beautiful dining room in the world won't serve you well if it doesn't match how your family actually eats, entertains, and uses the space.

When it comes to window treatments, there's an overwhelming number of options available, each with its own benefits and best-use scenarios. Let's break down every major type of window treatment, when to use each one, and how to choose what's right for your space.

Luckily, you don't need to learn a bunch of technical terms. You just need to know which paint works for your project so you don't have to repaint your kitchen cabinets in six months. Let's figure out paint together, shall we?

You might discover, like I did, that a handful of well-chosen smart devices can quietly handle life's little annoyances without turning your home into a complicated tech project.

While we may not rely on these cutouts to keep our butter fresh, they still add heaps of charm and whimsy to cabinet fronts.

Have you ever happened upon a DIY video while scrolling through your social media feed, and felt a sudden urge to start tackling a new project in your home? Research has shown that watching our peers DIY on social media is like a lightbulb moment.

Apparently, hitting your mid-to-late-twenties can cause one to become suddenly and profoundly obsessed with all things organization, which I found out when it recently happened to me.

Since the decade so far has been huge for both natural wood tones and collected decor, mixing wood is absolutely a skill you should have in your arsenal, and it’s a piece of cake once you know the basics.

A lot of the info online about curb appeal is specifically for people getting ready to sell their homes, which isn’t necessarily helpful if you want to spruce up your house’s exterior just for your own enjoyment of your home. There are plenty of smaller tweaks you can make that will make a surprising difference to your home’s facade.

When it comes to maximizing the impact of your kitchen renovation without breaking the bank, few materials offer as much bang for your buck as paint. Kathleen’s finished kitchen is absolutely incredible, and it’s mind-blowing how much she was able to do with paint alone.

Have you ever stepped into a room and immediately felt a sense of warmth and comfort wash over you? It takes thoughtful design to make a space feel like a hug.

If you’re hankering for a little extra warmth in your space, here are just a few ways you can infuse a bit of coziness into any room of your home.

When it comes to interior paint, even your very favorite shade won’t live up to expectations without a well-executed paint job.

If your watchlist is looking a bit sparse, whether you're a design enthusiast seeking fresh ideas or simply looking for some beautiful escapism, you’ve come to the right place.

The major theme we noticed last year was that ideas and styles trended while not necessarily being trendy. Micro-trends are out, and timeless design is in.

As we wrap up the year, it's time to give credit where credit's due—the unsung heroes of our DIY endeavors. These six tools played a starring role in turning ideas into tangible creations this year.

Whether you’ve known it or not, there’s a good chance you’ve used biophilic design principles in your home before.