Angela Glancy

Many times a small, cramped kitchen can be made spacious and modern by removing a wall and adding a kitchen island. This is especially true in older homes that have a small dining room adjacent to the kitchen.

Whenever remodeling a room, keeping the texture of the walls interesting is always a challenge. It is possible to add drywall compound to a wall or use textural paint to create an interesting element in a room's design.

Ceramic floor tile is a great choice for many rooms throughout the home, and installing tile flooring is a commonly tackled project for the do-it-yourself homeowner. Many people have no trouble installing a full room of ceramic tile without calling in a professional, which can be a big money saver.

Whether or not you are particularly handy with tools, every home should have a toolbox stocked with the basics. If you have these tools handy, you are much more likely to keep up with maintenance tasks as they pop up.

Before you begin painting a room and moving furniture around, you need a plan, or design. Part of that design is considering how much you can spend on your remodel, and how you want to spend it. Here are 10 steps to help you manage your decorating budget.

Even if you are not particularly handy, there are some maintenance chores around the house that really anyone can do. Some of them may even help you save a little money.