There are plenty of practical reasons for putting a raised bed in your garden: improving drainage, expanding growing options, saving your back and setting up homegrown fruits, vegetables and herbs to flourish. Aside from their function, well-designed …
Could the Housing Crunch Get Worse? What the Latest Construction Numbers Say
Builders secured fewer construction permits to put up new homes in February, according to a recent report. Apartment and condo buildings were the hardest hit.
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The Hardworking Laundry: Make Room for Hampers and Baskets (13 photos)
Most of us have to make every inch count in the laundry room. But if possible, being able to collect and sort those dirty clothes in there makes laundry day much easier. And let’s give bonus points to the systems that allow for presorting. Hamper systems work better for laundry rooms located on the same…
Shop Houzz: Statement Lighting Under $199 (163 photos)
Some like to wow with words; others prefer to impress with illumination. We’ve rounded up lighting fixtures in every style featuring eye-catching shapes, standout colors and intricate details. The best part? They’re all less than $199.
Room of the Day: Classic Contrast in a Stylish Master Suite (6 photos)
“I absolutely love black and white,” says interior designer Barbara Hyde Evans. “Most designers do. We love contrast, and the ultimate contrast is black and white.” After tearing out two tiny attic rooms converted into bedrooms in her Seattle home, Evans added on a second story with a master suite, including…
Kitchen Decisions: Where to Place Your Cabinetry Hardware (15 photos)
Remodeling a kitchen can be a daunting undertaking. There are so many decisions to make that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And just when the end of your remodel is in sight, your contractor asks one last question: “Where would you like the hardware placed on your cabinetry?”
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Expert Tips for Growing Edibles in Containers (12 photos)
Most edibles do well in containers, and in some cases even prefer them. For gardeners with poor soil, or no soil at all, container gardening can be a way to create the edible garden your landscape wouldn’t otherwise allow you — all within steps of your house. But where to start? San Francisco Bay Area…
A Chef’s Kitchen at Home in San Francisco (34 photos)
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and that holds doubly true for the kitchen in the home of San Francisco chef, cookbook author and TV personality Joanne Weir. Though the space might be considered small by some, it’s packed with special features and storage. As a bonus, the style that defines…
Sofa Secrets: How to Choose a Well-Constructed Sofa (11 photos)
There are three main parts of an upholstered sofa or chair that determine how long your piece of furniture will last: the frame, the suspension and the cushions. Some manufacturers are more forthcoming than others about how their furniture is made, and it’s worth finding out as much information as you…
Houzz Tour: Smart Space Planning Enhances a London House (21 photos)
The owners of this Victorian row house in London lived in it for a few years before enlisting the help of designer Ross Malone. “They wanted to remodel the house and fix issues from a previous development,” he says. He worked with the clients to adjust the floor plan, moving the kitchen into the center…
