Home Improvement

Keen to hang things in your rental apartment but don't want to upset your landlord? Here's how to hang things in an apartment without damage!

By Beth Mahoney Published 22 August 23

Wondering how to hang curtains in a rental home without damaging walls or paying for professional installation? Look no further. Our how-to guide will help you out.

By Aida M. Toro Published 8 July 23

See our top 9 products to help stay cool in the summer. Discover everything from cooling gel pads to weighted eye masks and more.

By Aida M. Toro Last updated 28 June 23

These cheap and cheerful ways to disguise rental carpet could make all the difference to how your home feels, and ideal if you can't rip it up

By Beth Mahoney Last updated 23 May 23

The TV presenter has been sharing his DIY hacks and tips and jumping on the HIPPOBAGs hype

By Sponsored Published 23 May 23

See how to cover ugly rental features with peel-and-stick wallpaper, area rugs, pendant light shades, and more. Spruce up your apartment, ASAP.

By Holly Phillips Last updated 22 May 23

We often assume rental renovations are a no-go because we don't own the property. Think again! East + Lane's Keyanna Bowen walks us through the how-to's.

By Danielle Valente Published 12 May 23

Don't let the creative juices flow before reading this!

By Danielle Valente Published 11 May 23

Start decorating, bb

By Kara Thompson Published 23 April 23

A checkerboard accent wall is the perfect way to add color and texture to your space. Here's how to get the TikTok-approved trend in your own apartment

By Danielle Valente Published 19 February 23

We're excited about season four of "You," but we're even more thrilled about Joe's stylish home. Here's how to get the dark academia look

By Nishaa Sharma Published 16 February 23

It's settled: these are the best key safes to make losing access to your home a thing of the past

By Christina Chrysostomou Last updated 26 January 23

These 12 home resolutions are helping me refresh and upgrade my apartment this year. Here's what I'm doing and how to set goals for your own rental space

By Nishaa Sharma Published 25 January 23

Here is how to decorate your apartment with a low budget, according to an expert

By Kara Thompson Published 22 January 23

Show off your creativity and DIY skills to win $150 and for the chance to be featured exclusively in Real Homes magazine

By Camille Dubuis-Welch Last updated 3 January 23

While the front of Leila and Joe's home features dark and moody chill-out spaces, the rest is light and bright and made for socialising

By Karen Wilson Published 31 December 22

Whether you want to jam or not hear your neighbors, here are DIY ways to soundproof an apartment ASAP

By Kate Santos Published 26 December 22

The Beldray 4-in-1 Orbit Air Climate Circulator saves me from switching my heating on during the day, and more

By Louise Oliphant Published 19 December 22

The right paint colors for small rooms can be transformative, making your home feel instantly lighter and brighter

By Sophie Warren-Smith Published 16 December 22

Here are five ways to insulate windows quickly and keep your home warm for less

By Sarah Warwick Last updated 13 December 22

A missing or broken spindle on a staircase is not only unsightly, but it can be a real hazard. This is how to fix it in a few quick steps.

By Kate Sandhu Published 10 December 22

I couldn't find the extra-long patterned shower curtain I'd envisioned since forever, so I made one myself for a dramatic finish

By Brooke Waite Published 7 December 22

Nod to all the 2022 home color trends without grabbing a paintbrush

By Amanda Lauren Published 30 November 22

VELUX is on the lookout for some great examples of beautiful daylight transformations

By Sponsored Published 22 November 22

When asked how to stop condensation in the home, experts recommend better ventilation and heat regulation. They also endorsed these affordable products.

By Christina Chrysostomou Published 14 November 22

This cute DIY was inspired by an IKEA Billy bookcase hack and brought a ton of symmetry to an otherwise basic media wall space.

By Camille Dubuis-Welch Published 9 November 22

Becks and Martin Huntley spent lots of time on design and layout to get the most out of their space when renovating

By Karen Wilson Published 6 November 22