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If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings true for home prices, too. But even when everything feels...

A curbless shower, a vanity with wheelchair access and other universal design details help a couple address future needs. This retired couple wanted to ensure their home could address any future needs for themselves or family members, including an adult live-in son...

Trusts can help high-net-worth estate owners protect their assets, minimize taxes for beneficiaries and ensure their money goes where they want it to. Estate planning is crucial for high-net-worth individuals who want to protect their assets and pass their legacy on...

Getting ready to host overnight guests? Let’s assume you have a bed (or air mattress) and coverings on all the windows. That’s a great start! This list will help fill in all the little things your guests will want to have on hand for a comfortable night’s sleep. What...

A dry or wet bar adds to the convenience of entertaining at home and can make it feel more festive too. Plus, with a few key additions, it can double as a coffee station. Fortunately, you don’t need a huge space in order to add a bar that’s both attractive and...

First impressions matter, especially when it comes to your home. The view of your house from the street shows off your design preferences and your pride of homeownership. 10. Modern Tudor Home builder firm Cedar & Oak put a modern twist on Tudor style with this...

Sometimes the best home offices are hidden behind closet doors. Get inspired by these clever workspaces. Searching for a quiet place to focus on work at home, many have turned to their closets. This has given rise to the term “cloffice,” from “closet office.” See 11...

Get ideas for custom and prefabricated vanities to maximize storage and elevate style in any size bathroom. A vanity is the workstation of a bathroom. Washing, brushing, primping, storing — a lot happens here. So when choosing a bathroom vanity, you want to make sure...

Give your house some relaxing vacation vibes from morning through bedtime. Maybe you want a staycation week to feel like a vacation away, or you’ve done some New Year’s cleaning and want to freshen up your house. Whatever the reason, thinking about how a resort makes...

You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort? Here are a few quick FAQs that can help you decide how much you should prioritize...

    Get the year started off right by participating in various forms of learning and practicing to keep that mind and body healthy and well.   International Mind-Body Wellness Day is the perfect time to make a renewed commitment to love your body and...

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Protect your home from harsh winter weather and get a start on your top projects for the year. January may be cold and dark, but it can also be a time for bold beginnings. Make the most of your month by clearing space in your home, boosting warmth and dreaming up...

House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how to build a sturdy cedar seat that keeps firewood close. Crackling wood fires have always been an evening tradition in our family, but trekking out to the woodpile to retrieve an armload of logs has never been...

You can take steps to make this the year your home truly becomes a place of comfort and joy! With a fresh calendar and all those empty boxes yet to be filled with to-dos, the start of a new year is naturally an optimistic time. If you’re in the mood for making a few...

From flowers, such as ruby red camellias and fragrant sweet box, to shrubs with colorful branches and variegated foliage, there are plenty of plants that can brighten winter gardens. In most cold-winter regions, it’s best to plant perennials, shrubs and bulbs in fall,...

 Whether you don’t have the budget to hire an interior designer or simply enjoy the idea of doing it yourself, designing a room from scratch can be intimidating for the uninitiated. Keep in mind that interior design is more art than science, and there are no hard and...

Enlisting an experienced pro can take your kitchen project to the next level. Here’s how to make the most of it. With the average major kitchen overhaul costing homeowners tens of thousands of dollars, it’s no wonder that 85 percent of kitchen renovators turn to a...

Once their son entered his teenage years, this couple in Canada was ready to update their indoor pool room from a kid-centric play space to a more grown-up entertainment area. The design-build pros at LD&A renovated the space, giving it fresh contemporary style....

You may have seen beautiful displays of veneer stone or natural stone on the walls of homes or businesses. If you have a difficult time telling veneer stone apart from natural stone, that is entirely by the manufacturers' design. The veneer stone industry is doing its...