Any bath, no matter what its size, can always use more storage. Here are our favorite solutions for 14 all-too-common storage dilemmas.

1.Linear Storage

Problem: You don’t have the floor space to add storage units.

Solution: Without using a lot of wall space, this modern shelf offers ample storage. Oversize baskets maximize the amount of stuff each shelf can hold. For a symmetrical look, top each shelf with identical storage boxes or baskets.

Fifteen minutes. According to a television ad for a local car
dealership that’s all it takes to drive away in a new ride! What a
deal! You’re in a hurry? No need to waste time on those troublesome
details. Just drop in and drive out in a new car. What could be easier?

When I see a TV commercial, especially one that runs frequently, I
have to assume that the advertiser knows what they’re doing. If an ad
doesn’t generate results they’ll stop running it. So, in this case,
the dealer must be finding some people who come in for a ‘15 minute
deal.’

Not sure how to choose a color, prepare a room, or clean a paintbrush? Learn some practical and unusual tips from Brian Santos, the nation’s favorite painting expert.

1.Tips for Painting Novices

Q. What are three things a novice should know about painting? Brian Santos: You might be surprised at the answer! Most of us might guess buying enough paint, priming, or prepping the walls. What do you think?

Richard Meier and partner Michael Palladino designed a four-bedroom beachfront house on the coast of Southern California for modern-art collectors. Untitled, a circa 1945 painted-metal-sheet-and-wire mobile by Alexander Calder, hangs in the living area.

Whether you want to save money, personalize your home, or just satisfy your crafting itch, these do-it-yourself projects are a great way to put your mark on your home.

1.Stylish Shelves

Learn how to make this and two other shelves for your entryway, bathroom, or bedroom. All you need are a few supplies and basic woodworking skills.