A beautifully designed fireplace and mantel can transform the atmosphere of any room. If your home doesn’t have a fireplace or installing one is too expensive, a DIY faux fireplace is an affordable and stylish solution. Fireplaces once served as the heart of the home—providing heat and a place to cook. Today their role is … Read more

When it comes to transforming a room, painting the trim is an often-overlooked step that can make a dramatic difference in the final result. I’ve written about the best paint colors, favorite painting tools, and simple how-to steps for painting walls. For maximum impact, consider painting your trim first. A fresh coat of trim paint … Read more

Porch ceilings painted haint blue are as Southern as pecan pie: timeless, calming, and steeped in folklore. Many believe the color keeps away bad spirits—and maybe even bugs. I love my haint blue ceiling and I’m happy to share the history, reasons to choose it, and my favorite haint blue paint colors to inspire your … Read more

You’ll love any of these free fall printables for decorating your home. Just print and display for an easy seasonal refresh! I love fall—don’t you? It’s a cozy season of hand-picked pumpkins and apples, roasting marshmallows over the fire, hayrides, hot chocolate with friends, and the pleasure of curling up in soft sweaters. Decorating for … Read more

Welcome to Day 12 of the 30 Days to Less of a Hot Mess Challenge! Today we’re focusing on the heart of the home: the kitchen. This post offers practical, easy-to-implement tips to declutter, organize, and maintain a kitchen that works for your family. If you’re just joining the challenge, consider starting at the beginning … Read more

Find inspiration for turning your craft room into an organized, beautiful space made for creating the things you love. Welcome to Day 20 of the 30 Days to Less of a Hot Mess Challenge! We’re decluttering, reorganizing, and taking a breath to create a home we love. If you’re joining the challenge for the first … Read more

Learn an easy, budget-friendly way to install board and batten in your home, with tips for preserving baseboards, saving time on painting, and creating big impact with a small DIY project. I first installed DIY board and batten walls in my living room years ago. It was a big job because I was new to … Read more

This easy DIY, non-toxic glass stovetop cleaner uses just three common ingredients you likely already have at home. It removes grease and cooked-on spills without harsh fumes and leaves your cooktop sparkling. I reached for this simple mixture the other day to clean my glass stove top and decided to document the process. If you … Read more

Smart home technology is no longer just a trend—it’s already a practical part of everyday life. If you haven’t yet adopted smart devices, you’ve probably considered them or plan to. For many, the decision comes down to whether a device will solve a real, daily problem. That’s what convinced me to start. I’m not usually … Read more

I love a free printable! They’re my favorite way to update my home decor on a budget—just a printer and a frame are all you need to add seasonal charm. If you’ve followed The Turquoise Home for any length of time, you know how much I adore free printables. They were lifesavers when we bought … Read more