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Are you looking for an efficient and sustainable way to renovate your fixer-upper? Here you can find affordable and sustainable home renovation ideas. 

6 Sustainable Home Renovation Ideas

If you're looking into a historic home remodel, American Home Shield can guide you through remodel ideas and how to get started.

The Homeowner's Guide to Historic Home Remodels

When you're ready to remodel your bathroom countertops, American Home Shield lists out the pros and cons for the different types of bathroom countertops.

What’s the Best Material for Bathroom Countertops?

When you live in a tiny home or small space, there may not be a lot of room for storage. Here are 10 tiny home organization ideas from American Home Shield.

Tiny House Organization: How to Organize Small Spaces

After you've put away the winter decorations, prepare your home for spring with these spring home decor ideas from American Home Shield.	



7 Spring Decorating Ideas for the Start of Spring	

Brighten up your home's exterior with these backyard lighting ideas. American Home Shield shows you the best outdoor lighting locations for a fresh, new look!

8 Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Home	

American Home Shield provides a list of the best closet organization systems, so you can spend less time fighting a messy closet.

Best Closet Organizers & Closet Organizer Systems

There’s nothing better than having a space that’s completely your own. So, why not turn your garage into a man cave? We have 20 ideas to help you get started! 

20 Man Cave Ideas for Your Garage 

We would all love to have a little extra space in our homes, right? Before you consider moving to a larger house or hiring a contractor to create additional space, think about how you’re currently using your garage.

How to Turn Your Garage Into a Room 

Many of us have gotten (or will soon get) a hefty stimulus check. Investing in home updates is a great way to spend it. Here are the 10 smartest home upgrades to make for the highest return on your investment.  

Spend Your Stimulus Check on These Home Improvements 

Did you know April 3 is National Handmade Day? Here are our picks for one-of-a-kind, handcrafted home decor to help you put a unique stamp on your space.  

National Handmade Day: How to Make Your Home Uniquely Yours 

Valentine's Day is here. Discover some surprisingly easy ways to show a little love to your home this year.

Fall in Love with Your Home This Valentine’s Day

Decorating for the holidays can become more stressful than fun if your storage is an unorganized mess. Find out how to fix that.


How to Organize Your Holiday Decoration Storage

If you're looking to save space and get rid of old, clunky tools that take up room, consider these multi-purpose tools.

Organize Your Tool Shed with these Multi-Purpose Tools

Learn how you can avoid bathroom remodel nightmares this Halloween season. AHS offers insights for bathroom remodeling.

How to Avoid Bathroom Remodel Nightmares

Check out these ideas to get creative when installing a TV in your home.


 Creative TV Wall Mount Ideas

The COVID-19 pandemic turned many professionals into remote workers. Use these tips to create a functional home office. 

Ideas for Turning a Room Into an At-Home Office

One of the best ways to brighten up your kitchen is by redoing the tile of your backsplash. We have the steps to spruce up your kitchen.

How to Tile a Backsplash in 9 Simple Steps

If you're looking into updating, remodeling or just touching up your kitchen or bathroom, use this guide to see what trends to expect in 2020.

Top 8 Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2020

Take an in-depth look at engineered and solid hardwood flooring costs, including the average range of prices for materials, installation and maintenance.

How Much Does Hardwood Flooring Cost?

Looking to install new countertops? Check out our list of pros and cons for each type of kitchen countertop.

Pros and Cons of Each Type of Kitchen Countertops

Looking to buy new blinds? Check out our article on how to find the right type of blinds for your windows and learn more about installing blinds.

Finding the Right Type of Blinds for Your Windows

Here are some budget-friendly DIY home projects that can get your house looking even better.

DIY Home Projects to Do On a Budget

Looking into doing some painting? Check out these tools that professional painters use that you should be using too.

Painting Tools Pros Use that DIYers Should Too

You don't want to be the only house on the block that doesn't look great this holiday season. Use these 8 tips to help you with your outdoor holiday decorating.

8 Tips for Outdoor Holiday Decorating

Most people urge to have a huge kitchen. Unfortunately, not everyone has one. Here are some tips on how to maximize the space you have in your small kitchen.

Learn How to Maximize Space in a Small Kitchen

With the start of football season around the corner, now is a better time than ever to spruce up your man cave. Use these 7 tips to help ensure you have the best man cave on the block to watch the big game.

7 Tips for Creating an Awesome Man Cave

Time to remodel your bathroom? You might be looking to hire a professional. These tips can help you make sure you hire the right person for the job. Learn what to look for when hiring a bathroom remodeler.

What You Need to Know When Hiring a Bathroom Remodeler

Thinking of getting new floors? Here's a look at the different types of flooring options and pros and cons of each. Make your home look good with your new floors. Find out which type of flooring will work best for you.

Time for New Floors: Tile, Wood, Laminate or Carpet?

Not enough storage space in your home? It’s an all too common problem. Here are some creative ways to maximize your square footage and stay organized in every room.

Storage Solutions: 7 Ways to Maximize Space

Putting up Christmas decorations is a joy, but taking them down, not so much. Make sure you are organized for next Christmas season, use these AHS tips for storing your Christmas decor.

Tips for Storing Holiday Decor

With a new home may come the need for new appliances, but where should you begin? Follow this New Home Appliance Checklist and let us help you find what you need.

New Home Checklist: Must-Have Appliances

If you're ready to turn your attic from a storage area to a bedroom, home office or other living space, here is what you need to know & tips on how to make it happen.

Make a Plan to Make It Grand: How to Turn the Attic Into a Living Space

Exposed brick walls have become trendy. Here are tips to make yours a feature of the room, as well as how to drill into them to hang photos and other decor before painting a brick wall.

5 Easy Ways to Accent Your Exposed Brick Wall

Learn how these inexpensive DIY bathroom makeover ideas allow you to redo your bathroom on a tight budget - no contractor necessary!

Learning to DIY: Bathroom Makeovers on a Tight Budget

Looking for a fun and easy way to change the mood of a room?  Look no further than these string light ideas! These 10 ideas will show you how to light up your room.

Lighten Up: 10 Year-Round String Light Ideas - Perfect for Any Décor

Do you know the many uses for old light bulbs or the correct way to recycle CFL bulbs? Instead of tossing those old light bulbs, get crafty with them!

Don’t Throw Them Out! How to Reuse Old Light Bulbs

Dreading taking down your holiday decorations? Then don't! Here are five ways to incorporate your holiday decor into your everyday style year-round.

5 Ways to Make Holiday Decorations Last Beyond the Holidays

Change the look of your fireplace without spending a lot! Whatever your budget, these tips - and some creativity and elbow grease - will get you the look you want.

Learning to DIY: How to Update a Fireplace on a Budget

Can't get a larger room? Make it look bigger with these five easy tips. Learn how lighting, mirrors, and placement create the illusion of more space.

5 Tips for Making Your Home Look Bigger

Replacing your sink is exciting and confusing. What material for the basin, topmounted or not, farmhouse or not? Learn how to choose a kitchen sink here.

Which Kitchen Sink is Best?

Don't toss the pumpkins and pine cones once fall is over! Here are some easy ways to transition the look of fall to the cool and holiday-inspired hues of winter.

How to Make Your Fall Seasonal Home Décor Last Through Winter

Is it time to update your front door or you just want a change? A door plays a major role in a home's first impression. Learn what to consider when choosing a door.

Shut the Front Door! How to Choose a Front Door for Your Home

Home decor doesn't just belong to the pros. Add your personal touch and some character to your home with these eye-catching, DIY wall art ideas.

Get Your Creative On: Make Your Own Wall Art

Need more kitchen space? Try a built-in food center. Use this extra storage as a pantry or for a wine fridge or small fridge. It's even covered by a home warranty.

How to Organize Your Kitchen With a Built-in Food Center

When switching decor between seasons, the simplest approach may be best. But did you know simplicity doesn't mean boring? With nature as muse, simple is stylish.

Create a Minimalist Space That Transitions With the Season

Like to keep up with the latest design trends? Into faux finishes or copper accents? Then check out how to incorporate the latest summer decor trends into your home!

Top Trends in Home Decor for 2017

Have a small kitchen? Need a lot of counter space? Is it a built-in? Here are some ideas to help you find a place for your microwave that factors in type and size.

How to Choose the Best Location for Your Microwave

Need to save counter space, but can't live without your microwave? Then check out the microwave drawer! AHS lists the pros and cons to consider before purchasing.

Microwave Drawer Pros and Cons: Is it Worth the Cost?

Make your front porch a destination with these outdoor decorating tips. Whether you're looking for subtle design or wow factor, we have design ideas for you!

Decorating Ideas for Front Porches That Pop

Ready to change your home decor, but not sure if you're ready to commit? Relax! Add a pop of color with small items, like flowers or a rug, and get a big impact.

Make it Pop: How to Add Color to a Room (With Graphic)

Want a simple way to brighten your home and improve indoor air quality? Then add some houseplants! We offer care tips for seven plants and share if they are pet friendly.

7 Easy Houseplants That Brighten Your Home

Springtime is the perfect time to hit the refresh button on your home decor. Toss the winter accents and perk up your palette, bring the outside in and let there be light.

Decorating for Spring: 10 Affordable Home Decor Ideas

Transform your old appliances with stainless steel paint. Follow our tips on how to prep appliances, apply stainless steel paint and how to make the new look last.

Update Your Appliances With Stainless Steel Paint

Changing up your home decor to reflect the changing seasons is easy with these seven tips. Moving mirrors or changing lampshades can have a huge impact on style.

7 Post-Holiday Decorating Ideas for Your Home

Get in the holiday spirit and spend quality time with the kids with these easy, inexpensive crafts you can create together!

Easy Homemade Christmas Decorations You Can Do With Children

Want a kitchen remodel, but can't afford it? Check out these affordable and easy DIY design hacks to refresh your kitchen without breaking the budget.

Budget-Friendly Kitchen Upgrades In Time For The Holidays

Cuddle up around the fire and let American Home Shield Home Matters help you create the perfect seasonal atmosphere, starting in the heart of your home. Here are five fall fireplace décor and mantel design ideas that you can recreate in your own space.

Home is Where the Hearth Is: 5 Fall Fireplace Inspirations

Creating your own custom fall wreath is fun, inexpensive and simple. Follow our easy tutorial to make and decorate your personalized DIY coffee filter wreath.

Create a Beautiful DIY Fall Wreath Using ... Coffee Filters!

If you don't have the money or time to invest in a bathroom remodel, you can update your bathroom by simply changing your shower head. The options are endless.

Give Your Shower Head a Makeover

Maybe you could give your kitchen a comparatively inexpensive facelift with some new lighting.

All Lit Up: Kitchen Lighting and Design Guide

There are many things to consider when choosing a range hood. For instance, considering the price, style, exhaust system, range noise & more will help you buy.

7 Considerations for Choosing a Range Hood

With its colorful nature, cozy atmosphere and feel-good weather, there’s no wonder why we love fall. Get into your autumn spirit even more with these fall decorating ideas

Add a Touch of Style to Your Space This Fall

There are a lot of considerations when choosing an oven including price, type, color and appearance.

Find The Right Oven For Your Kitchen

Freshen up your home with amazing scents from expert advice on simple ways to keep your home feeling and smelling fresh.

5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh

If you have a tiny bathroom and don't know how to make your space come alive. Organize your tiny bathroom with simple and practical organization and decor tips.

Tiny Bathroom? Tiny Budget? No Problem.

Every yard has the potential to be a place of summer evening splendor with the right lighting setup. Here are a few amazing setups to provide bright ideas for landscape lighting.

Awesome Outdoor Lighting for Summer Nights

If your child is headed for a college dormitory this fall, here is a list of tips we’ve compiled to help make the most of the new, cozy quarters – and transform his or her home away from home without breaking the bank.

Dorm Room Décor On a Dime

Go big or go home. If you have the space, nothing says culinary luxury like a huge kitchen. Check out these show-stopping celebrity kitchen wonders and get ideas on how to take yours to the next level.

10 Fabulous Kitchens

At your 4th of July party, sparks will fly with these DIY patriotic party ideas

11 Decor Ideas For Your        Patriotic Party

Be gone with the beloved man cave and welcome a place of serenity and relaxation for women: The she-shed. Get inspired with decor tips and more.

Create the Ultimate She-Shed: 6 Ideas That Will Inspire You

Create a kitchen that pops! Start your kitchen remodel with these colorful ideas and retro kitchen accessories.

7 Colorful Kitchen Remodeling Ideas To Help You Ditch the Drab

Feeling down lately? Picking the right paint color could affect your every mood. Our Home Matters designers share the colors that make you and your room sparkle.

These Paint Color Ideas Could Lead to Better Health in Your Home

2016 is quickly turning into one of design’s hottest years when it comes to home décor. You can incorporate some of these trends into your home whether you are doing a complete overhaul of one or more rooms or making simple and inexpensive changes.

New Home Decor Trends For 2016

The first step to home office success begins with organizing your space and decluttering your home, so you may enhance your productivity and work efficiency.

10 Home Office Organization Ideas

Picking colors to match your drapes? New floor plan? Let the home solutions professionals at Home Matters help you hire the best interior decorator for you.

How to Hire The Right Interior Decorator For You

Spring is in the air. At last you can open the windows and let the fresh breezes in. Choose the best windows for your home using this guide for replacing or installing windows.

Let the Fresh Air In — Your Window Guide for Spring

The home is a symbol of balance and tranquility. Let's help bring out the inner chi and peace that it represents. Our guide will help bring balance to your home.

Peace, Love and Feng Shui

Our homes are a reflection of who we are and our personality often shines through. Take our quiz to see what your personality says about your home furniture.

What Does Your Personality Say About Your Furniture?

Explore Home Design Trends for 2016 as we review what's hot and what's not for the upcoming year. We'll discuss everything from artisan goods to textures.

Home Design Trends of 2016

Does your workshop need some work? We got in touch with Bonnie Joy Dewkett, from The Joyful Organizer, for tips on making the most out of your workshop.

Zen and The Art Of Workshop Organization

Take a tour of America's most popular home styles broken down by region in which they are the most popular. Some of these might surprise you.

The Most Popular American Home Styles by Region

Update your garage with these garage makeover ideas from American Home Shield. Learn how to better organize your space with garage shelving, tool cabinets, and more.

How to Organize Your Garage

Your kitchen is the heart of your home. Gather ideas and inspiration for your dream kitchen from these simple remodel and makeover tips.

A Dream Kitchen Remodel For Anyone

Living room remodels and makeovers are crucial to keeping your favorite room looking good. These ideas will give you the inspiration you need.

Keys to an Awesome Living Room Makeover

A decked-out game room can bring family and friends together like nothing else. These ideas are sure to get your game room makeover sparked up.

Increase Your Home's Fun With a Game Room Makeover

Your bathroom should be a place for relaxation, primping and a little luxury. Gather inspiration for the bathroom remodel of your dreams right here.

8 Bathroom Remodel Ideas for the Bathroom of Your Dreams

The bedroom is the most used room in your home. These tips will help you get started on a bedroom makeover that allow you to rest easy at night.

5 Bedroom Organization Ideas

If you’re considering a laundry room makeover, use these ideas to create an organized and useful space that’s both visually appealing and highly functional.

Laundry Room Makeovers For A Clean Start

DIY projects are great for adding value to your home and can reduce costs, but do you have the proper work space to start those projects? Having a dedicated area will benefit you and your family by organizing your materials and keeping clutter away.

How to Create the Perfect DIY Workshop

Whether you hire a professional designer, or tackle a DIY project, you’re sure to find a new and exciting way to liven up your home with these top fall style trends.

Top Fall Style Trends For Your Home

Every man needs a place to call home-to relax, decompress, drink a few beers (or other cold beverages) and be by himself. That place is the man cave. We consulted with Lisa Loperfido from DIY Ready to showcase our nine best man cave ideas for your home.

9 Man Cave Ideas That Will Make You Beyond Jealous

With end of season sports' tournaments around the corner, help those sports-loving family members get ready for game time by helping them design and construct their very own "man cave" — a dwelling in which the one can retreat to when the ballpark or going camping just don’t cut it.

3 Quick Tips to Designing the Ultimate Man Cave

Laundry’s dull, but that doesn’t mean your laundry room has to be. 

The Art of the Laundry Room Makeover

If your furniture has any nicks and dings, you can bring back its beauty without replacing the piece. For a lot less money, Furniture Medic® can repair your furniture (including kitchen cabinets) and make it look great again.

Give Your Furniture a Face Lift

Explore unique home decoration ideas and interior design tips from wall decor, bathroom remodels and more that will transform your house into a well designed home.



Explore unique home decoration ideas and interior design tips from bathroom remodels to wall decor, that will transform your house into a well designed home.



Home Decor Ideas and Tips