Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

When it comes to home design, the focus tends to be on the inside of the home, ensuring it’s on-trend and reflective of your personality. But if you’re focused only on fussing over rug sizes or ...

Home additions and upgrades are often driven by what’s trending online, but not every design idea is built to last. What looks beautiful on social media doesn’t always hold up in real life, or in your ...

Home additions are time-intensive and pricey, easily hitting six figures. Materials, labor and zoning regulations will impact the scope of your project, so request quotes from multiple contractors to ...

Three years ago, architects Susan Bower and Stephen Leet were at a crossroads. Their two sons had left the nest, and they were entering a new phase of life. “We started thinking about the house ...

Good design does not have to be expensive to look expensive. In fact, there are several low-cost designer “hacks” that will help ensure that your home will look like you splurged when you really saved ...

2025 was a year of political upheaval and turmoil in Washington, so the pull of home—the comfort of finding refuge in your own space—seems as vital as ever. When we called leading designers and ...

On a tree-lined cul-de-sac in the heart of Kirkwood lies a clutch of modest Midcentury Modern split-level homes designed by famed local architect Harris Armstrong. In 2018, Sal and Claire Primo moved ...

“This project was an exercise in small spaces,” says designer Victoria Sass of Prospect Refuge Studio in Minneapolis. The project in question was an addition to a home that included a kitchen, mudroom ...

For many Maryland homeowners, the thought of moving to get more space just isn’t appealing especially when you already love your neighborhood, your school district, or your home’s charm. That’s where ...