6 Stylish New Powder Rooms

Designers love powder rooms. That’s because these small, intimate spaces offer an opportunity to incorporate a surprising color or pattern that might not work for the rest of the home. Here, designers share the adventurous details they included in six new powder...

8 Comfy Rooms Designed for Reading

Built-in bookshelves, saturated color schemes and plump armchairs create cozy spaces made for enjoying books. Searches for “book nook” are up 69% this year, while searches for “reading corner” increased 45%. Whether you have so many books you need a rolling library...

Shower Curtain or Shower Door…

Find out which option is the ideal partner for your shower-bath combo. If you don’t have the space (or budget) for a separate shower enclosure and bath, you’ve probably decided on a combined shower-bath. But should you go with a shower curtain, or choose a glass...

How To Establish Trust And Build Good Relationships With Clients

Listening carefully, not overpromising and being transparent with homeowners can help your projects run more smoothly. Trust is important in any professional relationship. Home remodeling pros need the trust of their clients to work effectively and complete standout...

How To Provide Shade In A Small Yard

In a compact yard, it can be tricky to provide sunny and shaded spots, but there are ways to do it. Take a look at these seven gorgeous examples to see how to create a cool-off zone in your own little outdoor space. 1. Create a Green Canopy In this courtyard, climbing...

Simple Pleasures: A Relaxed Weekend at Home

To recharge your batteries, think about what you want to do, not what you have to do, during your precious respite. So often we look forward to the weekend, but once it arrives, it gets swallowed up by errands and chores — and before we know it, it’s over. That hardly...