Kitchen: Calm, Expansive Space For Family Gatherings

While expecting their first child, these two busy physicians found a house exactly where they wanted to live in Ripon, California. The house had the right amount of space for their growing family, but they needed professional help to make it suit their needs and...

How To Clean Your Outdoor Furniture and Soft Furnishings

Many people give their outdoor furniture, pillows, pads and rugs a good cleaning in spring, but late summer and early fall also are opportune times for sprucing things up. They’ll have a sparkle that you can enjoy the rest of the season. And if the end of spending...

Fire-Wise Landscapes Can Help Keep Your Home and Property Safe

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...

10 Garden Nooks That Are Perfect For One or Two People

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...

10 Tips For Building Good Relationships With Other Professionals

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...

5 New Kitchens That Beautifully Mix Materials & Finishes

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...