The Spruce (October 2024): Next Year’s Trends and More

My stories for October are chock full of advice and commentary from the pros on a wide range of subject matters: Next year’s renovation and flooring trends, non-renovation lighting hacks for apartment dwellers, and tips to keep wood floors from fading and how not to finish a kitchen backsplash. A bonus post features a shopping roundup of budget-friendly tools and other items that are immensely helpful in DIY projects. Click on thumbnails to view stories.