The fresh white paint (Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace) also helps with that, as does the light-toned tile for the shower.

The kitchen, the penultimate renovation, was left until the end because, while "incredibly outdated, it was functional," ...

Specifically, Le recommends using a shellac-based primer — she’s a fan of Zinsser’s BIN primer — a base paint color ... or ...

Good news if you’re an IKEA shopper, or just like those Swedish meatballs: You’ll soon have a third store in North Texas.