As a client, how can you avoid paying for design work you don’t want? Making sure you know what you’re getting before you have it built helps. Today there is… Read more »

When it comes to deciding on tile for flooring, the choices can be overwhelming. And figuring out how to get it installed is just as important as picking a type…. Read more »

Does your living room have a case of the blahs? Whether you’re looking for quick furniture-arranging help or a complete overhaul, read on for the need-to-know info on making your… Read more »

There’s nothing like a fresh paint job to punch up a house’s curb appeal. And hiring a professional to do it is the best way to get a superior result… Read more »

Wallpaper, on the surface, sounds pretty simple: Add decorative paper to the wall. But once you start unrolling the topic, installation gets more complicated. You have to think about the… Read more »

If I’ve learned anything during the 15 years I’ve spent designing houses for other people, it’s this: What you need and what you think you want are not the same… Read more »

A Houzz ideabook is a place where you can store ideas and build dreams. It’s where you save your favorite home design photos and product shots, notes, PDFs and other… Read more »

If you’re considering working with a landscape designer, finding the right fit — and avoiding surprises midway through the project — is largely about knowing which questions to ask upfront… Read more »

This is Part 3 in a series about which upgrades to do, think about and wait on when building a new home. When selecting builder upgrades for your new home,… Read more »

The ho-hum front yard of the cozy Cape Cod my husband and I share was wearing on us. The 15-foot holly bushes that flanked our home were engulfing our little… Read more »