The Remodeler’s Guide to Lighting Layers: Task, Ambient, Accent, and Natural Light
Why Lighting Layers Matter
Most homes rely on a single fixture mounted in the center of the ceiling. While that one light m...
Home Renovation
The Great Fall Boots I Own And Love
Fall boots, historically my favorite of all the “shoe” drops, are dang good this year (if not more expensive due to what I th...
Retro Kohler Triton Bowe kitchen sink faucet – love the look
pam kueber - Updated: September 8, 2025
Kohler Triton Bowe kitchen faucet (various configurations available)
Here’s a ret...
What Is Keiki Paste? And How To Use It On Your Plants
We got lots of questions about the “miracle” cloning paste we showed on Instagram recently. What is it? What does it do? And ...
A 1920s Westchester Kitchen Gets a Modern Update
When Tracey and Brian bought their 1920s home in Pelham Manor, New York, they knew the kitchen’s days were numbered. What the...
Blocked gutters risk £5k fines through abatement notices
Most people think of gutter cleaning as a forgettable household chore, but the stakes are far higher than a messy roofline.In...
The Low Energy House: 10 Ideas to Steal from an Eco-Conscious Retrofit of a 1907 Townhouse
You’ve likely heard this a million times: The most sustainable is the one you already have. This holds true for your house, ...
How i-Climb Used Builderscrack to Grow Their Customer Base
Leon from i-Climb Limited in Auckland | Photo: Provided
Before i-Climb, Leon had spent most of his career working for other a...
New Fall Dreambook: If I Lived in a Cottage by the Sea
I am so excited to share that my newest digital Dreambook is now available: the fall edition of the seasonal Dreambook series...
Why Storage Should Be Designed, Not Added: Built-In Solutions That Work
The Trouble with Add-On Storage
It’s easy to see the appeal of quick storage fixes. They’re inexpensive, they’re fast, and t...