Firescaping incorporates the design of the landscape and property surrounding a home to lessen its susceptibility to fire. This can be achieved through a well-thought-out landscape design plan that specifies less combustible plants, incorporates fire-resistant...
Are you looking for a place to get away from it all? That place might be right in your backyard. See how landscape pros used nooks, crannies and even open areas to create cozy, inviting spots for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. Whether you’re looking for a...
Finding dependable home professionals to team up with isn’t always easy. It’s important to find like-minded pros who are trustworthy, skilled and a pleasure to work with. And when you find them, fostering a lasting business partnership can help you deliver stellar...
Rarely does a kitchen comprise a single material or color. Mixing finishes creates balance and visual interest, and it makes practical sense when choosing a surface for messy prep work versus one that’s more decorative like a wall finish. Here, design and remodeling...
As we work — and spend — to make the places we live in beautiful and functional, we sometimes make decor mistakes we come to regret. Unhappy choices nearly always stem from poor planning, rushed decisions, self-doubt or bad advice. Here I’ll show you how to take sound...
For millions of Americans, a pet makes a house a home. Now, a new study shows that when remodeling their homes, pet owners keep their furry — and hairy, feathery and scaly — friends in mind. Houzz surveyed more than 1,000 pet owners and found that nearly half (48%)...
