At their core, doors serve one vital functionbut that doesn’t mean they can’t be stylish. The right types of doors can make or break a space. So we’ve broken them down into two categories: interior and exterior. Types of Doors for Interiors The single-hinged door is the most common key in ofinterior door. Room design must allow space for hinged doors to swing. Interior doors typically are lightweight andhave two hinges; exterior doors are heavy and often use three hinges....

revamp your drab or outdated space with our expert tips for painting wood paneling flawlessly. Without taking appropriate measures, you could end up with an unevenpaint jobthat you’ll have to redo later. Be sure to get in the panels' crevices, which tend to collect dirt. Credit: Marty Baldwin Allow the wall to dry completely before moving to the next step. For stubborn stains, use mineral spirits to scrub the surface of your wood-paneled walls....

Many natural factors can damagestone walls. Erosion is the obvious choice, as is frost heave. A damaged wall that doesn’t receive timely attention poses a safety hazard. You may be tempted to replace damaged stone with synthetic stone made from epoxy or cement-based materials. Such imitation stone is less expensive. Work the popped stone out of the wall carefully, without dislodging the other stones. Drive the wedges into the wall slightly further....

Few things are as frustrating as an uncooperative door. We’ll help you troubleshoot the problem and then show you how to fix it. The door itself may be solid-core, hollow-core, or made of panels. An interior door usually has two hinges, and a heavier exterior door usually has three. Stop molding is positioned so the door bumps against it when closed. On an exterior door, there is often a deadbolt lock as well....

Look beyond the store this season and lean into eco-friendly and inexpensive autumn decorating with real fall foliage. We’ll also give you a handful of ideas to get you startedbut the options are endless. Some popular trees commonly used as fall decor areJapanese maple,birch, beech, and various fruit trees. Credit:Victoria Pearson Oakleaf hydrangea,fothergilla,chokeberry, andsumac shrubsare all great options to look for when foraging. It’s important to do these things so that the color of the foliage lasts as long as possible....

What to know about North-, East-, West- and South-facing homes. But what about the direction that a home faces? This will impact the amount of sunlight that streams into a home throughout the day. Credit:John Bessler Which Direction Does My Home Face? When identifying homes that face a particular direction,determine which direction the homes front door faces. A North-facing home, for example, will feature a front door and entryway facing North....

It’s a wedge salad that rivals that of any restaurant’s. We used ranch dressing in place of blue cheese, and a grand assortment of salad toppings. Carson Downing A great wedge salad is a welcome addition to any dinner. Credit:Carson Downing Instead of blue cheese, we topped ours withhomemade buttermilk ranch dressing. This almost guarantees that any dinner party guest will enjoy this salad. It’s a great light dinner option, or the ultimate side salad for your next at-homesteak night....

Buying furniture online is easy using these expert tips. The incessant googling is over. Maybe it doesn’tfit against your living room wallor completely clashes with your home’spaint colors. Credit: John Gruen Whatever the issue is, that frustrating furniture situation is totally avoidable. We asked experts for strategies to avoid online-shopping missteps so you could click “buy” with confidence. Chances are the quality isn’t as great." Credit: Anthony Masterson Map a 3-foot strip around the room’s perimeter; the remaining square footage is the max table size....

Share the cooking responsibilities for a spread full of tasty creations. We spoke with a couple of entertaining experts for tips on hosting a cohesive and memorable potluck party. Another theme is to choose a specific ingredient and have guests bring a dish that uses it. Credit: Blaine Moats Its fun to see how their creativity shines using the chosen ingredient. You could also choose a seasonal theme featuringfarmer’s market ingredientsor seasonal produce....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Keeping your plants well hydrated is key to helping them thrive all year. Use these tips to ensure they get the moisture they need. Credit: Bob Stefko But evencold-hardy trees, shrubs, and perennials, dormant in winter, still need hydration. A wilted plant is a stressed plant. Be aware ofhow much rainfall you’re getting. Credit: Helen Norman You may need to supplement if you get less than one inch per week....

Use our lawn-care calendar to help you maintain a beautiful yard all year long. As a midwesterner, you know the seasonal extremes well. You may even look forward to your region’s temperature swings. But your lawn probably doesn’t love the scorching summers and frigid winters. With these contrasting conditions, it can be tough to keep your yard in its best shape. verify tosharpen the bladesso they cut evenly and efficiently....

Take the guesswork out of yard work. The dramatic seasonal swings in the Northeast can make lawn care tricky. (Yes, you get the winter off!) Credit: Jacob Fox Now sharpen your mower blades, and grab your smartphone to set those reminders to fertilize. Spring Think of spring as the start of yard season. Maintaining Your Mower Before you even step foot onto your lawn, tend to your mower. double-check tosharpen the bladesso they cut evenly and efficiently....

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, this is the lawn care guide for you. These are the steps you should take when the snow melts. Note: Don’t overlooksharpening your mower’s blade. David McDonald.Credit: David McDonald For the cleanest cutsand healthiest-looking lawnsharpen the blade at least once a year. Start a New Lawn from Seed Fall is the best time tosow seed for a new lawn. A good guideline is to spread the preemergence herbicide as forsythia blooms in your area start to drop....