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Whether it’s individualized storage spaces or clever details that will speed up your family’s morning routine, here are five features that pros say will help you get more from a shared bathroom. 1. Generous Storage “With a busy family and everyone having different...

Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up. If you’re serious about landing a home you’ll love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working with a...

Some Highlights There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us. While you may remember the price crash in 2008, that’s not the norm. Looking...

Storage and style are two must-haves when it comes to setting up a welcoming and efficient entryway. For solutions on storing coats, boots and other gear, as well as ideas for creating a fresh look. 10. Compact Chic This Paris home by Un Autre Ton highlights a great...

With the days lengthening and weather warming, spring is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects. With the threat of winter storms past, you can look for damage and make any needed repairs, as well as prep your home and garden for summer. We...

Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009. And maybe you’re reading that and thinking: oh no, here we go again. That’s because you remember the housing crash of the late 2000s and you’re worried we’re...

Click/Tap image to view video Whether it's a tropical beach getaway or a nature-inspired cabin in the woods, owning a vacation property is the ultimate luxury, but it also comes with a hefty price tag. Designer Maia Roffey of Black Sheep Interior Design shares five...

Every year, there's a new decorating trend ahead.  1. Velvet Laid-back luxury still reigns supreme, so it’s no surprise that velvet, the most sumptuous and alluring of all the fabrics, is showing up everywhere. A classic chair wrapped in soft, touchable silk velvet or...

Some Highlights Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application. Here are a few tips. Don’t change bank accounts or apply for...

Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession. Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in housing...

If you’re looking for bathroom remodeling inspiration, you’ll find plenty packed into this countdown of the 10 most popular new bathrooms. Take note of creative tile patterns, welcoming wood vanities, uplifting green and blue elements and stylish shower-tub combos....

Get your house and yard in order now, and you’ll be ready to enjoy the summer days ahead with this May Home Checklist. With Memorial Day coming up, there is plenty of incentive to get those outdoor spaces ready to enjoy. From scheduling house painting to organizing...

Art, color and lots of room for family time dictated the design of this Texas-size house in Houston. The architect had just completed the preliminary plans for this young family of five’s new home when interior designer Lynn Holender joined the team. The homeowners...

If you’re getting ready to sell your home, you’ve probably made a list of items to tackle around the house. Declutter your rooms, paint the walls, fix any broken or worn items. Certainly, maximizing the visual appeal of your home is essential when staging to sell. But...

View Video For homeowners Katherine Moore and chef Randy Feltis, everything they need is in their mid-century ranch bungalow backyard. “We don’t even use our indoor kitchen anymore!” says Katherine who loves to entertain. See inside the 16x30 pavilion, where a big...

For Gianpiero Pugliese and Mariya Naumov, crafting their dream kitchen wasn’t about sifting through inspiration boards or collecting swatches. Instead, the couple — husband-and- wife principals of the design-build firm Audax — found their vision in a single, timeless...

Repeat after me: I am in charge of my remodel. Perhaps you should say it again, because sadly, it’s not always so. Remodels sometimes have a tendency to develop their own inertia, as decisions lead to new dilemmas, unintended consequences and surprising outcomes. In...

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip, and that’s getting...

Along with sunny days and warm evenings, the summer season invariably brings mosquitoes and other less-than-welcome visitors to gardens. If mosquitoes and other insects are an issue where you live, take a look at the following nine ideas to help prevent them from...