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From framing the view to unifying the flooring, there are lots of beautiful ways to connect your landscape and interiors. Having a room that connects to the landscape is a winner at any time of year, making great use of space in the summer and allowing spirit-lifting...

Keep your home fresh and organized this month while you plan for warmer days ahead. February is a time of year to indulge in home comforts like cooking big-batch meals, reading in the afternoon and watching movies with the family. Here are a dozen ideas to add to your...

If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set up to feel comfortable financially to live the life you want in retirement. What you may not realize is you likely have a hidden...

Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach. But here’s the thing: a recent report...

Some Highlights A study shows that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why.​ Rent usually rises over time and that can make it harder to save up to buy a home. But when you buy, you can stabilize your housing expenses and...

Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle...

Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a whole lot of headlines about how home prices keep going up. But have you ever stopped to think about what that actually means for your home? Home prices have risen dramatically over the past five years — far more than...

Are you having a hard time finding the right home in your budget? Or maybe you already own a home but could use some extra income or a designated space for aging loved ones. Either way, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) could be the smart solution you’ve been looking...

Are you trying to buy a home but you feel like you’re up against deep-pocketed Wall Street investors snatching up everything in sight? Many people believe mega investors are driving up prices and buying up all the homes for sale, and that’s making it hard for regular...

We spend roughly a third of our lives in our bedrooms, yet they tend to get short shrift when it comes to remodeling budgets. Fortunately, whether your bedroom is big or small, these 10 relatively easy, inexpensive changes can make a big difference in how it looks and...

Some Highlights With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates.​ But how do you decide what’s worth doing? ​You lean on an agent. An agent will be able to tell you what buyers want, quick wins that’ll have a big impact,...

A spacious, spa-like shower is at the top of many people’s bathroom wish lists. But getting the design of your shower right isn’t always easy. For help designing your ideal space, here are 10 tips to create an efficient layout and bring in stylish details. 1. Start...

This year’s Surface Design Show, put a spotlight on the latest innovations in interior and exterior surface materials. Here are trends influencing surface brands at the show. 1. Surfaces That Stand the Test of Time The theme of this year’s show was Creative...

A mostly retired couple loved their longtime home north of Minneapolis, but they wanted to be closer to their grown kids and grandchildren. So they pulled up stakes and moved to a suburb west of the city, where they built this custom ranch-style home alongside a golf...

We spend roughly a third of our lives in our bedrooms, yet they tend to get short shrift when it comes to remodeling budgets. Fortunately, whether your bedroom is big or small, these 10 relatively easy, inexpensive changes can make a big difference in how it looks and...

From appliances and fixtures to countertops and cabinets, a healthy balance of investment and frugality pays off when it comes to this priciest of home renovations. But what should be at the top of the makeover budget priority list? And where could you cut costs?...

When your physical space is disorganized, it can be hard to find things or even remember what you have. The same is true if your digital files, photos, apps and emails are so messy that you can’t find what you need when you need it. Read on for basic tips to start...

When you step inside someone’s home, you open a window into their life and experience. In the case of the eight homes shown here, you can see where the foremost figure of the civil rights movement was born, how a philanthropist and America’s first female self-made...

Set up a comfortable environment that encourages relaxation and rejuvenation. A home should be more than just somewhere to live. It should also be a retreat — a place in which you feel relaxed and nurtured. All too often, though, our houses slip into a more...

When the vanity isn’t quite right, it’s hard for a bathroom to feel right overall. Add in outdated finishes, an awkward layout or overwhelming cleaning needs, and it’s makeover time. See how designers gave these four baths a newly clean yet warm look with a...