Before & After

Fixing Up an Old Cottage from the ’40s

This is a whole-house makeover that made my jaw drop. A reader named Amy says, "I bought a 1940s cottage loaded with charm and every bad thing: mold, asbestos, lead-based paint, and the ickiest paneling to ever grace a wall." To say ... Keep Reading

A Coastal Cottage Gets a Makeover on the DIY Network

Have you followed along with the DIY Network's Blog Cabin project as they remodeled this old cottage on the water in Atlantic, North Carolina? They're giving it away to one lucky viewer, and the winner will be announced on October 11, ... Keep Reading

Before & After: Kim Creates a “New Vintage” Kitchen

Kim's original kitchen had a few strikes against it. For one thing, the tile countertops were a pain to keep clean. She knew there were original hardwood floors under the vinyl and wanted to restore them. And since it's in an old ... Keep Reading

A Rosemary Beach Living Room Gets a “Bright” Makeover

This living room belongs to a Rosemary Beach vacation rental in Florida called "Cottage on the Green." Christy, who writes the blog Beach Brights, took on the task of furnishing and decorating it. Now it looks lighter, brighter and, ... Keep Reading

An Upstairs Landing Becomes a Book-Lover’s Library

Designer Eric Ross says his client was downsizing from her previous home, so she didn't really need new furniture or accessories. She just wanted to showcase some of her favorite things, like her books. Her new house has a large ... Keep Reading