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With the average major kitchen overhaul costing homeowners tens of thousands of dollars, it’s no wonder that 85% of homeowners renovating their kitchens turn to a professional for help in ensuring that…

When this Minnesota couple were ready to build their dream home, they decided to bring designer Martha O’Hara into the process before breaking ground. “Being able to work with the architect and builders in determining layout, materials and finishes ma…

With the first day of spring just around the corner, many of us are eager to jump into the new season. There may still be snow on the ground where you live — in which case, save this list for later — but gardeners in many areas can get started now wit…

Enduring a bathroom remodel can be a challenge, especially in a busy household where parents used to having a master bathroom of their own have to share with the kids. But if you know what to expect and do some planning, organizing, readjusting and sc…

Hidden behind a tidy row of Brooklyn, New York, brownstones sits a garden that balances stylish contemporary plantings with inviting spaces for outdoor living. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open from a living area onto a bluestone patio surrounded by …

When life gets hectic, it can be easy to sacrifice our health. Neglecting sleep, exercise and nutrition can be the path of least resistance. But there are small steps you can take at home to keep your health on track in stressful times. I recommend yo…

David and Denise Belsky waited 20 years for this. During those two decades of raising their children, they made do with their 1990s-era kitchen and its whitewashed oak cabinets, custom mirrored backsplash and teal laminate countertops. Once the kids f…

Combining the function of a shower and bathtub in a small guest or kids’ bathroom makes sense. The dual function obviously saves space while giving people washing options. But if your only experience with shower-tub combos is with those standard off-t…

Is it any wonder that kids’ schoolwork seems to get done more often on a comfy sofa or at a bustling kitchen island than in a dedicated hidden-away study space? Being closer to the action of the household means it’s easier to ask questions and get hel…