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Sliding closet doors are a common installation in American homes, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the best option. The problem with the ubiquitous sliding door is that it only a...
Those seeking ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating and cooling costs have an increasingly popular alternative to costly replacement windows—interior storm windows. This ty...
Baby, its cold outside—and the last thing you want to do is return home to a frosty house. The smart time to examine and evaluate your furnace is before the unit fails, not when a problem...
Iconic contemporary architect and designer Michael Graves is in the spotlight once again: The Virginia Center for Architecture in Richmond is showcasing a broad selection of Graves’ work ...
With temperatures dipping into the single digits here in the Northeast—and below 0° F in many other places—shivering homeowners are discussing the efficiency and cost of heating a home, w...
Average Americans are flushing money down the drain. Oh, maybe not literally money—but most US homes still have one or more older models that waste a phenomenal amount of water compared ...
A small space can house some very big design ideas—witness the new aktiv line of houses designed by ideabox, a six-year-old architecture and design firm based in Salem, OR, and filled wit...
There is a definite chill in the air, and the first snow flurries are flying… that means it’s time to get the snow blower prepared for the winter. RELATED: Solved! What to Do When Your Sn...
Winter’s chill is in the air, and that means it may be time to shop for a snow blower. There are a number of factors to consider. The first factor, obviously, is average snowfall. Light-d...
Interpreting historically accurate home design can be confusing, but a new series of free pattern books should help homeowners comprehend the dynamic language of style. Developed by Ander...
