Want to cut down on waste, save money and ensure your soil is healthy and nutrient rich? A great way to do it is to try your hand at making your own compost. We spoke with garden and landscape design pros Ben Renfrew of Fig Garden Design,…
Patio of the Week: Dramatic Black Accents and Layers of Plantings (9 photos)
This stylish backyard was born from the homeowners’ love of modern design and their desire to have an inviting outdoor space where they could enjoy meals outside or relax at the end of the work day. Their newly planted contemporary garden provides tha…
Small Indulgences to Enhance Everyday Life (11 photos)
Big-ticket home improvements can transform a house, but there are many small and inexpensive ways to give a home a boost as well. Thoughtful touches and simple treats can send comfort and style levels skyrocketing and leave your bank balance largely i…
For Buyers Ready to Leave Major Markets, Smaller Cities Offer (Relatively) High Supply
After years of tight supply and rising prices, luxury buyers can find more options in secondary markets outside major hubs.
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Fresh Makeover for a Designer’s Own Kitchen and Master Bath (one photo)
In this episode of Houzz TV Live, designer Donna McMahon of KE Interior Solutions takes viewers through her renovated kitchen and master bathroom in Denver. In the kitchen, flat-panel walnut cabinetry and…
A Homeowner Loved His New ADU So Much He Moved In (14 photos)
This Seattle homeowner planned to have Bruce Parker of microhouse create a modest accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, as a rental income investment in his backyard. Originally he planned on some entertainment and workout space on the first floor for hims…
How to Stick to Your Remodeling Goals (5 photos)
Remodeling is a great way to stay in the house you have. Plus, making changes can improve the way you live. But everyone has heard the horror stories of going 50% or more over the remodeling budget. Truth be told, even contractors will admit that it’s…
Why Refinancing Your Mortgage Is About To Get More Expensive
One of the bright spots of the pandemic and recession for homeowners is that they’ve been able to refinance their mortgages—and save money. That could change.
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You Voted. She Painted. This Pro’s Entry Is Now Leafy Green (6 photos)
I recently asked Houzz readers to help me choose a new color for my home’s entryway and stairs. It was time to repaint and although I still liked the original bright blue-green color,…
How to Get More Plants Free (18 photos)
It’s amazing how quickly buying a few plants can add up to a fairly big monetary outlay. Fortunately, there are time- and gardener-honored ways of getting plants for little or no cost. You can get offsprings of your (or your friends’) plants for free,…