DIY Projects

Are You a Manager, Micromanager or Hands-Off Remodeler? When you’re planning a remodel, there is plenty to think about. But one thing that might not be on your radar is your level of interaction with the process and, by extension, with the pros involved. How this plays out can impact everything from the length of […]

How to Clean a Dishwasher Karvonen Design StudioSave Photo 7. Watch What Goes Into Your Dishwasher Check plates for things like toothpicks, bones, olive pits and fruit pits, paper labels stuck on jars and sticky pricing labels left on newly purchased plates. If you pull a glass dish out that’s been chipped, check immediately for

Home Professionals Bracing for Impact of Market Shifts The quarterly U.S. Houzz Renovation Barometer asks more than 1,000 construction and architecture and design firms on Houzz about their expected, current and recent business activity. The just-released Q2 2025 Barometer, fielded March 14-28, was expanded to include questions about how professionals expect market shifts, such as

Home Firms’ Optimism Wanes After Mixed First-Quarter Performance After kicking off 2025 feeling bullish, construction and design professionals have tempered their optimism about business activity in the second quarter of the year. This follows a significant dip in Q1 performance among construction firms and relatively stable performance among design firms. Those are key findings in

Refined Rustic With a Custom Sauna Interior ImpressionsSave Photo Photos by Spacecrafting Bathroom at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple with four grown daughters and two grandchildrenLocation: White Bear Lake, MinnesotaSize: 200 square feet (19 square meters)Designers: Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions (interior design) and TEA2 Architects (architecture)Builder: Kootenia Homes The bathroom can be accessed

French DIY market faces decline amid rising costs and changing trends Several factors, including cost, have been blamed A number of factors, including cost and the property market, have been cited as reasons behind the downturnHryshchyshen Serhii/Shutterstock DIY stores in France have reported a fall in sales year-on-year amid rising prices, DIY trend changes, property

The Top 10 New Laundry Rooms So Far in 2025 This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025. Many people want a laundry room that’s a pleasure to be in and provides functions for washing, drying, hanging, folding and soaking clothes. Each

10 Times to Hire a Contractor Solidified GC LLCSave Photo General Contractor vs. Specialized Contractor A specialized contractor is a pro with a single specialty area of practice, like electricians and plumbers. A general contractor (GC), on the other hand, oversees all on-site aspects of a construction project, including the work of any specialized contractors.

The 10 Most Popular New Living Rooms So Far in 2025 This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025. Light neutral colors can make for cozy and inviting living spaces, but dark and dramatic rooms can be equally compelling. You’ll find examples

Before and After: 3 Freshened Up and Flourishing Yards (11 photos) You don’t always need to tackle a massive renovation to get a yard that suits your needs and pleases the eye. Sometimes making over a few key features will do the trick. See how creative design moves involving plantings, pavers and patios took these