Home Tours - Design & Inspiration

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Top Projects for Home Tours

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Fall Front Porch & Copper Door

I wanted to redo my front porch for fall for less than $20, so I put the family to work Saturday. Here's what we've done so far...

Heather Brown

OLD Cab Over Camper Make-over!

We got this 1979 camper for free! It was a ton of work to clean, paint and add flooring and carpet but we are camping in it for our 2nd year! I do have a few fixes to work on this year but as far as I have got on this project, it works great! :D

Beth Elliott

Easy Fix for Ugly Outlets! No Wiring Involved!

Is this what your old wall outlets look like? I found a quick fix at Home Depot that won't break the bank and you don't have to hire an electrician.

Leslie Long

Mobile Heartache to Mobile Home!

Four years ago, we moved into a 20-year-old mobile home on a farm. Being a city girl, I was at a loss with what to do with this place that had sat empty for 2 years and was being reclaimed by the critters and insects that inhabited the land. The kitchen was particularly daunting as you can see. It took me 3 years and testing the waters in all the other rooms before I could even figure out where to start in the kitchen. When we first moved in we bought new appliances and changed the white for stainless steel. The kitchen got an industrial cleaning and de-mousing and then we used it like that until the end of winter 3 years later.

MichelleB

DIY Board and Batten for Under $150

After much online searching, I decided to do an inexpensive board and batten wall treatment in our upstairs hallway, with a narrow shelf at the top where I could display family photos. Here are the step-by-step instructions ...

Living Rich on Less - Susan

Pantry Remodel!

The standard pantries in the house we bought last year were almost unusable. Long deep shelves and only 3-4 of them in a large closet sized area. Thank heavens they had doors. I designed the shelves, my husband cut them out of MDF boards, I painted them with several coats of paint, and he installed them with L shaped aluminum brace. The brace allowed use of the shelf all the way to the back of the space. I counted and measured all the things in my food pantry to make the plan for how many shelves, how wide, tall and deep they needed to be. See the beginning and end result. It's so nice to be able to find things now. It turned out so nice, we did the 2nd pantry where I keep dishes, plastics, and mixed items for the kitchen!

Melissa B

Front Door Redo Using Faux Wood Grain Technique

For less than $40, I was able to transform my red fiberglass front door into a solid wood-looking masterpiece. Check out how you can do it too using this faux wood grain technique.

Living Rich on Less - Susan

Cape Cod Renovated into Craftsman Style Home

The homeowners of a 1930s Cape-style home that had been remodeled and expanded several times before they purchased it wanted an exterior facelift that would upgrade and unify the home's aesthetics while adding much needed functionality. The clients went to Titus Built, LLC with a desire for a more appealing interpretation of their traditional Cape exterior, with Craftsman elements and a sophisticated level of design. The home needed significant structural work to improve water management in storm conditions, as well as an overall tightening of its envelope to better conserve energy. This exterior facelift required thoughtful planning to successfully achieve the aesthetic and functional goals of the clients while retaining the original character of the home and its detached garage. When adding elements of Craftsman styling to the 80-year old Cape home, it was essential to establish authenticity in the details and in the overall exterior impression. The design was meticulously researched, revised and implemented to faithfully integrate with the home's fundamental nature. Many of the elements in this project were custom-designed and handcrafted in the builder's millwork shop. This included everything from the extra-large gable end rafters (called barge board) to over 100 handcrafted mahogany and cedar brackets, along with custom flower boxes and shutters. Exterior details created from the sourced raw lumber Sapele (African mahogany) contribute to the character of the finished design. Since almost nothing was bought "off the shelf," accurate planning was crucial to the project's timely completion. In addition, a project with so many custom-designed features required a prudent balance of needs, desires and budget. A new covered front porch affords protection from seasonal elements and presents an appealing welcome. The front door is stained in a warm persimmon, and the front entry was remodeled to improve traffic flow in what was once a claustrophobic area. The finished design substantially enhances the home's aesthetics and significantly improves its functionality, while honoring the original character of the house with care. Specified Products - Brick/Masonry: Connecticut Fieldstone Doors: Simpson Door Company Hardware: Baldwin Hardware Corp. HVAC: Lennox Lighting Fixtures: Arroyo Craftsman Paints/Stains: Benjamin Moore Windows: Marvin Windows and Doors Titus Built, LLC Won Gold in the 2010 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards for this Exterior Facelift.

Sharon Bothwell

Make Your Own Driftwood Orb Ball

When I was at a local home decor store, I came across these adorable driftwood orbs. They were so cute and would look perfect on my mantle, however I was not willing to pay $30+ dollars for one. So I headed to the beach and found some driftwood pieces knowing I could make one myself for much cheaper. And it cost me less than $1!Get my full driftwood orb DIY here!

Jennifer | CrazyDiyMom

Ugly Slab Door Transformed With a Mid Century Modern Feel

I have 4 doors that are ugly brown slab doors that I've been wanting to paint for some time. I recently went to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore to browse and came across 4 used wooden window mullions. That is when inspiration struck. I scored 4 mullions for $10 I have 4 of the slab doors that need an uplift.

Marsharie M

Fall Front Porch & Copper Door

I wanted to redo my front porch for fall for less than $20, so I put the family to work Saturday. Here's what we've done so far...

Heather Brown

OLD Cab Over Camper Make-over!

Beth Elliott

Easy Fix for Ugly Outlets! No Wiring Involved!

Is this what your old wall outlets look like? I found a quick fix at Home Depot that won't break the bank and you don't have to hire an electrician.

Leslie Long

Mobile Heartache to Mobile Home!

MichelleB

DIY Board and Batten for Under $150

Living Rich on Less - Susan

Pantry Remodel!

Melissa B

Front Door Redo Using Faux Wood Grain Technique

For less than $40, I was able to transform my red fiberglass front door into a solid wood-looking masterpiece. Check out how you can do it too using this faux wood grain technique.

Living Rich on Less - Susan

Cape Cod Renovated into Craftsman Style Home

Sharon Bothwell

Make Your Own Driftwood Orb Ball

Jennifer | CrazyDiyMom

Ugly Slab Door Transformed With a Mid Century Modern Feel

Marsharie M

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Home Tour Videos

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How to Stencil a Gold Leaf Damask Wall Finish

You don’t have to travel the world like a Global Gypsy to search for treasure; create it on your walls instead. For this DIY stencil tutorial, we show you how to use Gold Leaf and Wall Stencils to create a glamorous golden wall finish accented with an ornate damask stencil pattern. You will see how metal leaf can adhere to your wall very quickly while adding a special glam-organic base for your stencil design.Click play and watch this DIY stencil tutorial to see how to gild an accent wall with gold leaf and Persian-inspired damask wall designs.

Royal Design Studio

How to Whitewash Your Floors Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

When my husband and I first moved into our home October 2011, we were left with a lot of unfinished flooring. The flooring was crappy pine wood with very light coloring and no finish or sealant. I could have had a nice bonfire and roasted marshmallows with that flooring, but it got minimal points in the beauty department. I had two clear choices: tear it up, seal it, or paint it. I always choose the cost effective version of things and painting is as cost effective as it gets. Also, I thought chalk painted floors were going to look really artsy and beautiful. Turns out, I was right

Heather Paulding

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Home Tour Projects

Browse the best home tour projects Hometalk has to offer. You won't be disappointed.

How to Build a Window Box

My husband and I participated in an exterior home makeover sponsored by Lowe's, and we built some window boxes for the homeowner. I wanted to share with you some of the details of this project!

Beneath My Heart

Tucson Custom Home - Hacienda Floor Plan

This three or four-bedroom plan features an impressive great room at the heart of the home. The main entryway leads through a private courtyard, and the wonderful views are unobstructed with retractable glass walls.

The Residences At The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

Unexpected Ideas For Your Kitchen And Bathroom Mobile Home Remodel

Single or double wide, mobile homes are a popular, affordable option for anyone eager to become a homeowner. However, some people pass them up, because they envision themselves in a country farmhouse, cozy cape or mid-century rambler instead of the standard architecture of many manufactured homes.

Best Of Hometalk

Horse Trailer Make Over

Here is a 35 year old horse trailer, my step daughter and I overhauled this summer.

Jd Creager

Parker, CO. kitchen and fireplace reno

CapStone Home Renovations Parker, CO. Home, kitchen, and fireplace remodel with hardwood floors, smooth finish walls, double sided gas fireplace, ledge stone, knotty alder cabinets, granite countertops, new lighting package and slate mosaic tile. Doane Designs. Andy Gould Photography

CapStone Home Renovations

How to Paint Window Sills and Trims

I'm in the middle of doing a room reset, changing up our formal lounge room. Our house is about 20+ years old and has wood trims throughout. Some of them looking a little weathered, especially on the window sills. So I decided to start with this room, painting the trimmings white.

I Restore Stuff

How to Build a Window Box

My husband and I participated in an exterior home makeover sponsored by Lowe's, and we built some window boxes for the homeowner. I wanted to share with you some of the details of this project!

Beneath My Heart

Tucson Custom Home - Hacienda Floor Plan

The Residences At The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

Unexpected Ideas For Your Kitchen And Bathroom Mobile Home Remodel

Best Of Hometalk

Horse Trailer Make Over

Here is a 35 year old horse trailer, my step daughter and I overhauled this summer.

Jd Creager

Parker, CO. kitchen and fireplace reno

CapStone Home Renovations

How to Paint Window Sills and Trims

I Restore Stuff

Popular Home Tour Discussions

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How to redo walls and cabinets in my mobile home..

/> Kimberly Nicole Owen

I'm wanting to remove the strips that are on the walls of my mobile home and repaint the cabinets. I've attempted to redo my bathroom and had a HORRIBLE time putty-ing/sanding and painting wall after strips were removed. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but you can see the whole line of where I putty-ed even though its smooth and even with wall!! (After 2 coats of paint and primer too!!) Any help would be great!! Also what is the best and easiest way to repaint the fake wood cabinets?? Thank you!!!

How to redo walls and cabinets in my mobile home..

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Can I spray paint cellular window shades?

/> Lyn

I have expensive custom cellular shades, from Smith & Noble, that feel sort of papery, but I think are some sort of polyester product, in a bland oatmeal color that doesn't work with my new color scheme. I am hoping to paint them pale gray, but can't afford to replace them if it ruins them. Any advice—can I spray paint cellular shades? If so, any tips on how to spray paint cellular shades?

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Board and batten height

/> Dawn Pridham

Are there "rules" on how high you should make a board and batten wall feature or is it just personal preference? I have a couple of rooms I'd like to do this in and could go different heights but don't want it to look odd if too low/high.

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What floors are best with wood walls!

/> Connie

I just purchased my first hope, and it has wood everywhere. Instead of going away from the wood, I have embraced it. I just don't know what type of floors to put in the living room and how to make it feel fresh. Any Ideas please help. I have thought about dark wood floors, and painting the fireplace white. No decorating skills..Need Ideas!!!