Since these architectural features already form the supporting framework, often only the shelves need to be added. Additionally, this project can be completed with tools that most DIYers have in their workshop. This will show you how to make this easy DIY built-in shelf addition. Sometimes the natural architectural features …

This is the easiest houseplant you’ll ever have because it’s impossible to kill, never needs feeding, and isn’t overly sensitive to light. And aside from its low maintenance content, rooted plants in water are well-suited to pretty much any setting, from minimalist aesthetics to eclectic spaces. We show you how …

Grow coleus in a sunny or partially shaded location to bring out their beautiful leaf colors. They thrive best in moist but well-drained soil. Coleus plants are tender perennials, meaning they will not survive cold weather. They are usually grown as annuals in the UK, planted out in May when …

If your home lacks a place that evokes that kind of emotion, don’t despair. It is easy to create a cozy reading corner in the bedroom, living room or even an unused corner in the attic. Sure, you can go the extravagant route, hire a contractor to build a built-in …

  If your book spines lack visual flair, paint the surrounding bookshelves a contrasting color to add focus. In this living space, black built-ins stand out sharply against the mostly white decor on the shelves and elsewhere in the room. Flipping books so that the pages are facing out instead …

A well-designed landscape not only helps to emphasize a house’s beauty and architectural features, but also increases the value of a home by improving the curb. While an attractive yard can take the time and money to create, there are some creative and easy-to-maintain ways to update the exterior of …

Cacti are some of the easiest plants to add to your houseplant collection. These plants survive drought by storing water in their leaves, stems and roots, so they’re the ultimate in easy-care plants! They grow in-ground in warm climates, but they also make fun houseplants if you give them a sunny windowsill. Cacti have …

Lily of the valley is a low-growing, spreading plant that comes up year after year in late spring. The genus Convallaria includes a single species, C. majalis, which is among the most useful ground covers for shade. Warning: Lily of the valley is known to be a very aggressive spreader. …

The veranda, the basic design element, follows the original path in the garden, and the central hotel lobby is transformed into a tea house. The former canopies are replaced and extended into a closed loop with the tea house as the start and also the end point for the path. …

The last thing you want is to spend time and money finding the perfect book to add to your collection, only to find a year later that they are damaged due to improper storage strategies. There are lots of considerations to keep track of when storing your collection, but perhaps …