Topic index
Every section and sub-topic on Nest Home Interiors: hiring contractors, DIY projects, maintenance and renovation, home value, trends and planning tips.
Every article on the site is filed in one of six sections, each split into two or three sub-topics. Start with the section that matches where you are in a project; each sub-topic page lists its guides in full.
Finding and hiring contractors
How to build a shortlist you can trust, then turn it into a contract you understand: recommendations, online reviews, trade organisations, references, credentials, bids and day-to-day communication.
- How to find contractors3 guides
- How to hire contractors3 guides
DIY home improvement projects
Step-by-step guides to the jobs a careful homeowner can take on, with honest notes on tools, time and the points where a professional should take over.
- Indoor projectsflooring, painting, fixtures
- Outdoor projectsdecks, siding, landscaping
Home maintenance and renovation
The routine tasks that keep a house sound, and the larger renovations that change how it works: kitchens, bathrooms and room additions.
- Regular maintenance tasksfilters, gutters, roof
- Renovation projectskitchen, bathroom, additions
Home value and aesthetics
Improvements judged by what they add, both to the way a home looks and to what it is worth when you come to sell.
- Increasing home valuecurb appeal, key rooms, energy
- Improving aestheticspaint, light, outdoor rooms
Trends in home improvement
The ideas shaping current projects, sustainable materials, small-space design and smart-home technology, explained with an eye on what will still make sense in ten years.
Tips for successful home improvement
The planning that decides whether a project goes well: realistic budgets, detailed timelines, contingency for the unexpected, and the honest DIY-or-hire calculation.
- Planning and budgeting3 guides
- DIY vs. hiring professionals2 guides
Looking for the writer? All guides are by Mollie Mattia.