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How To Make a Victorian-Style Dresser for Your Home
DIY expert Megan Baker walks us through how to take a plain, inexpensive dresser and turn it into an impressive Victorian-inspired piece.
How To Make a Campaign-Style Dresser
Learn how to use bold paint and classic brass brackets to create a campaign-style dresser as part of our One Piece, Five Ways series.
How To Make a Mid-Century Modern-Style Dresser
Olive paint, walnut stain, and brass knobs give a flat-pack dresser mid-century modern flair in our One Piece, Five Ways series.
How To Install Shutters on a Brick House
Want to boost your curb appeal? Follow this step-by-step guide to install a fresh set of shutters on your brick house.
All the Presidents' Paint Colors
Whether you live in a red state or a blue one, these paint colors—all from houses of former commanders-in-chief—just might get your vote
How To Make a Wall-Mounted Shopping List
Stay organized with this crafty, wall-mounted to-do list. DIY expert Michelle Brunner shows you how to make your own.
Save This Old House: A Free Federal Farmhouse
A 1840s farmhouse with a decorated history is well worth preserving
12 Genius Items for an Organized Pantry
Get a closer look at dry goods with these attractive storage products
How To Fix a Wood Stain Mistake
Learn how to fix three types of common wood stain mistakes and make your projects look better than ever by following our woodworking guide.
Why Document Your Renovation?
5 experts explain why you should record every step of your renovation.
Easy-Care, Low-Water Container Gardens
10 ideas for potted arrangements from Sunset's new Western Book of Easy-Care Plantings
Save This Old House: A Classic Colonial Revival for $1
This 5-bedroom brick house is a piece of American history worth saving
How To Shop a Salvage Yard
Learn how to find a trustworthy salvage dealer, prepare for your treasure hunt, uncover hidden gems, and get everything home in one piece.
5 Essentials for a Blissful Bath
Fill up the soaker and relax with these stress-free product picks
A CSA Success Story: How a Small Family Farm Flourishes
This husband-and-wife team delivers colorful produce to local families just a few hours after they pluck it from the earth—and they're proving that small family farms can succeed by simply feeding the neighborhood
How To Save Seeds and Easily Regrow Your Favorite Plants
Learning how to save seeds enhances your gardening experience and contributes to biodiversity. Read our step-by-step guide to learn how.
Smart Design Ideas for Hellstrip Plantings
Check out these curbside designs for smart ways to use perennials, dwarf shrubs, and groundcovers
Add Curb Appeal With a Hellstrip Garden
Turn the struggling ribbon of lawn between the sidewalk and the street into a glorious garden with tough, easy-care plants
7 Photography Tips for Selling Furniture Online
You can declutter your space and make some extra money by selling your furniture online. Learn the best way to advertise your furniture with photos in our guide.
Moving In After Mold
This summer's flooding has destroyed thousands of houses, from Indiana to Texas. The rebuilding process starts with mold remediation
10 Reasons to Move to Over-The-Rhine Cincinnati
Check out the highlights of one of our favorite neighborhoods
Photoshop Redo: A Foursquare's New Colors
Three paint palettes—in both modern and period hues—make the details of this heirloom homestead pop
How To Paint a Ceiling
Painting your ceiling doesn’t have to be a difficult project. Make your fifth wall pop with these easy-to-follow steps.
Check out These Seeds From Your Local Seed Library
Learn how local libraries are getting in on the heirloom action, offering cardholders packets of seeds to grow, harvest, and return.
How To Clean a Humidifier
Protect your health and improve humidifier efficiency by learning how to clean and maintain your device properly. Read on to learn more.