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20 Ways to Update Your Outdoor Space

Fresh, functional ways to update your outdoor space for the sunny days ahead.
Kevin's Houseplant Ideas and Care Tips

With his apartment renovated, Kevin Sharkey deploys a profusion of plants to add color, texture,...
Kevin's Laundry Room Organizers

Kevin shares his tips for turning a small closet into an airy and organized laundry center with...
Home Design with Kevin Sharkey: Setting Up a Bar

I love the cocktail culture in the Pink Panther movie of the 1960s. It was so glamorous, so...
Home Renovation Dos and Don'ts

After a yearlong renovation in his home, Editorial Director, Decorating Kevin Sharkey is sharing...
Home Renovation Tips

Kevin enlisted the help of some of the country's top renovation experts to bring his dream home to...
Marker Stains on Walls

To remove permanent marker stains from walls, use paint and primer in this tip from The Home...
Wedding Fashion Show

Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka join Martha for a fashion show of bridal gowns.
Spring Makeup Tips

If you find it challenging to apply your makeup so that it goes on smoothly, looks natural, and...
Installing Molding

Martha gives actor John Leguizamo a lesson in basic home renovations and shows him how to properly...
Good Things for Spring

Celebrate spring with 22 seasonally inspired ideas from "The Martha Stewart Show" -- it's a Good...
How to Stain Wooden Furniture

Spruce up old furniture and give unfinished pieces a unique, timeless look by staining them...
How to Repair Asphalt and Concrete Cracks

Carpenter Sean Ennis shares an easy method for filling cracks in asphalt and concrete surfaces...
How to Reduce Allergens in the Home

Many of the most common causes of indoor allergies are found in the home. Manage your symptoms...
How to Regrout Tile

Restore worn tile surfaces in the bathroom, kitchen, or any other area of the home to their...
Secret Uses of Lemons

The acidity of lemon adds zip to what's on your plate and in your glass, but it can also be...
Installing a Dimmer

Enhance the lighting in your home by replacing traditional light switches with adjustable...
Updating Cabinet Hardware

Martha recently unveiled a...
Replacing a Thermostat

Heating and cooling account for the largest energy expense for most homes. To lower your energy...
French Polish Furniture Finish

Learn the French polish furniture finish technique with Christophe Pourny on The Martha Stewart...