Renovations
This Beautiful Kitchen Trend Keeps Going and Going and Going
We write a lot about trends for the kitchen, because we want you to know what's out there, and seeing beautiful and new ideas is fun. But the truth, …
Home DecoratingChip and Joanna Gaines unveil cover of new gratitude-themed 'Magnolia Journal'
It's been a year since Chip and Joanna Gaines, the beloved couple behind HGTV's "Fixer Upper," launched "The Magnolia Journal," their quarterly home decor and lifestyle publication.<p>On Tuesday, the magazine's fourth issue dropped. Joanna shared the cover on Instagram and TODAY Home got a sneak peek …
Joanna GainesThe Kitchen Work Triangle: Design Myth or Must-Have?
There are few words whispered with more veneration than 'the kitchen work triangle' — a decades-old term that still dominates kitchen design today. …
Kitchens9 Ikea Kitchen Hacks That Change Everything
Kitchens are superfunctional spaces, and it can be difficult to balance function and style. But kitchens are also one of the best places in your home for you to get creative, and nothing lets you express your creativity while maintaining functionality like some good Ikea hacks. Try a simple DIY …
Home Decorating10 Home Upgrades That Boost Resale Value -- and How to Pay for Them -- The Motley Fool
The housing market is still recovering, but these updates are full of earning potential.<p>Like most HGTV addicts, I caught the home renovation bug …
Home ImprovementFactors to Consider during a Half Bath Remodel - KUKUN
Half bathrooms, or powder rooms as they’re also commonly called, are an important and sometimes overlooked space in your home. They may be small but …
Home DecoratingThe 'Fixer Upper' Silos are quickly becoming the Times Square of Waco
It's safe to say “Fixer Upper” couple Chip and Joanna Gaines have taken over Waco. With their expanding home renovation and design business, bed and breakfast rentals, and newly announced restaurant opening, the Gaineses have made their mark in Texas.<p>But no other venture has turned Waco into the …
Joanna GainesChip Gaines revealed why Joanna almost left him over a trip to Mexico
“Fixer Upper” star Chip Gaines apparently needed to majorly fix up the way he ran his businesses back when he and his wife, Joanna, first dated, according to an excerpt from the HGTV star’s new book.<p>"By the time I was in my mid-twenties, I was knee-deep in three different businesses, and I'd been …
Chip GainesDesign on a Budget: 5 Remodeling Hacks Under $40
Budget-friendly remodeling ideas—from wall-mounted peg racks to subway tiles that cost 50 cents each—caught the Remodelista editors’ attention this …
Home6 Kitchen Design Ideas to Transform the Heart of Your Home
The number of kitchen design ideas out there is downright dizzying. For homeowners looking to make a home improvement—anything from an affordable …
HomeJoanna Gaines's Latest Message May Inspire You to Get Back in the Kitchen
Chip and Joanna Gaines's fourth issue of <b>Magnolia Journal</b> centers around the theme of gratitude. In "a note from Jo," Joanna expresses her thankfulness for cooking. A small change in attitude enabled her to find joy in cooking, a chore she used to feel apprehensive about. If you can relate to …
Joanna GainesNate Berkus Thinks These Two Kitchen Updates Are Worth The Splurge
You might just be surprised on where to spend and where to save.<p>Kitchen renovation costs can add up quickly regardless if you're making a few simple …
LifestyleBefore & After: A Dated Kitchen's New Look Without a Remodel
Angelica's kitchen was functionally fine, it just felt a little cramped and generic for her tastes. With some smart DIY projects, a few cosmetic …
Kitchens23 cheap and cheerful garden fencing ideas
Finishing your garden off perfectly can seem like a tricky task, especially when you don't have a huge budget left to play with, but ask any …
Landscaping9 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look and Feel Bigger
Those who say "good things come in small packages" probably don't have to contend with small-kitchen challenges like crammed cupboards and limited …
Home DecoratingKitchen of the Week: A Green-Tiled Island in an Indoor-Outdoor Kitchen
Two kitchen trends that we’re seeing on the horizon: The return of the 1970s-style tiled countertop, an economical option that provides a durable …
ArchitectureColored Kitchen Appliances Infused With Retro Charm Are Making A Comeback
Anyone can add color to a kitchen using floor tiles, light fixtures or the usual small accessories. However, few dare to venture into the realm of …
Retro9 Eye-Catching Kitchens That Are Totally Inspiring - Paper & Stitch
It wasn’t very long ago that I shared my kitchen update at the studio, but I think I’m about to start work on it <i>again.</i> Very soon.<p>Wait, what?! Well, …
DIYInside a Historic Craftsman Kitchen Renovation
Paint saves the day yet again<p>There's a lot to love about Craftsman houses, especially a historic one (built in 1905, to be exact) steps from the beach in Santa Monica. There's the charming gabled roof, the deep-set porch, the exposed wood details—together, they exude a quaint sense of Americana …
Santa MonicaJoanna Almost Wasn’t the One! Chip Gaines Reveals How He was ‘Hell-Bent’ on Making Another Woman His Wife
Can you imagine a world without Chip and Joanna Gaines as a couple? It almost happened!<p>In the fall issue of the HGTV stars’ magazine, <i>The Magnolia</i> …
Chip GainesJoanna Gaines on How She Avoids Resenting the Dull Duties of Motherhood: They're 'Reminders of How Blessed We Are'
Joanna Gaines may be the star of a hit HGTV show, the boss of several business and the designer behind a plethora of home décor lines, but underneath …
Joanna Gaines20 Rustic Kitchen Shelving Ideas with Timeless Rugged Charm
Warm, inviting and timeless, rustic design elements transport you back in time and give your home a simpler, cozier ambiance. In a modern, urban …
Home DecoratingRead an excerpt from Chip Gaines' 'Capital Gaines'
Chip Gaines has shared many of his successes with America. He hosts HGTV's phenomenally popular <i>Fixer Upper</i> with his wife Joanna<i>.</i> The duo also wrote <i></i>the <i></i>best-selling book <i>The Magnolia Story</i>, which debuted at No. 2 on the USA TODAY Best Selling Books list.<p>But you can't have success without some failure. …
Chip GainesQ&A: Chip Gaines on his new book, future plans and 'stupid stuff'
Chip Gaines gets down to business in his new book, <i>Capital Gaines: The Smart Things I've Learned From Doing Stupid Stuff</i> (Thomas Nelson) out October 17. His successes are well known, both as co-host with his wife Joanna for HGTV's <i>Fixer Upper</i> and as co-author of their book, <i>The Magnolia Story</i>, which …
Chip GainesUse These Laundry Room Design Hacks to Save Thousands Anywhere
Yep, you read that right<p>Get it out of your head that a small decorating budget means a less beautiful outcome. Take this young Los Angeles family's laundry room remodel. "The client was on a budget, but also wanted the laundry room to stand out just as much as the rest of the home," Shannon …
Home DecoratingChip and Joanna Gaines' friend tells all: 'What you see is what you get it'
"Real" is not typically a word that's associated with reality TV stars, but a good friends of Chip and Joanna Gaines insists the HGTV stars are exactly that.<p>“I’ve known Chip and Joanna a long time and they're wonderful people,” Jill Barrett told Fox News. “They’re true blue, real deal, very, very …
Chip and Joanna Gaines20 fantastic ideas for small kitchens
Get a dose of some of the best kitchen designs that you could incorporate in small rooms. Yes, size matters, but you can always try making something …
Interior DesignSelling Your Home? Buyers Love These 7 Design Features
So you should probably have them in your house<p>Staging your home to sell can feel more like an art than a science—stack these books here, pull this chair over there—but Trulia recently looked to the numbers to determine the features most often used as selling points. The real-estate site looked …
HousesIdeas for Tackling Small Kitchen Storage Shortages in Style
A perpetual curse of the small apartment is the small kitchen, and a perpetual curse of the small kitchen is lack of storage. Sure, only having 18 …
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