Marie Proeller Hueston

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marie Proeller Hueston is the author of several books on home design decorating, including Country Living Farmhouses and Country Living Cottage Style. She is the former Arts & Antiques Editor of Country Living. A fan of all things DIY and design, Ms. Hueston lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, son, and daughter.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 | WEDNESDAY
5 Common Painting Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

In his role as the "Paint Doctor" for Purdy—longtime makers of handcrafted paint brushes and roller covers—Bruce Schneider fields queries from intrepid do-it-yourselfers on a re...

AUGUST 29, 2013 | THURSDAY
5 Pro Tips to Help You Find the Perfect Fixer-Upper

As founder and president of The Rural Connection, a real estate company based in Upstate New York, Randy Florke has purchased and restored more than 40 old farmhouses, creating gracious a...

AUGUST 21, 2013 | WEDNESDAY
7 Ways to Make Your Dorm Room a Home Away from Home

In her book, Speed Decorating, interior decorator Jill Vegas offers tips and tricks for anyone interested in putting together a beautiful space—quickly. Low fuss is always a plus, but for...

AUGUST 12, 2013 | MONDAY
Going Bold: 10 Kitchens That Pop with Color

Sure, white kitchens look clean and stylish, but they can lack personality. Here are ten beautiful reasons to be bold with color in your kitchen.

JULY 31, 2013 | WEDNESDAY
5 Smart Ways to Fill the House with Your Favorite Color

Everyone has a favorite color, but not everyone understands how to use that most loved hue to full advantage at home. Benjamin Moore color expert Sharon Grech offers hints aimed at helpin...

JULY 24, 2013 | WEDNESDAY
6 Pro Tips for Successful Container Gardening

When she's not sharing her knowledge of container gardening as a guide on About. com or photographing New England gardens for a forthcoming book from Timber Press, you're likely to find K...

JULY 18, 2013 | THURSDAY
Storage Starved? 6 Tips and Tricks Anyone Can Use

Over the past 20 years, author, blogger, and television producer Janet Lee has lived in a dozen small apartments, none of them larger than 750 square feet. Small wonder that she's earned ...

JUNE 5, 2013 | WEDNESDAY
House Tour: 1885 NYC Townhouse Goes Green

This renovated Manhattan townhouse proves once and for all that beauty and sustainability are not mutually exclusive.

JUNE 5, 2013 | WEDNESDAY
A Green Dream Townhouse

Back in 2005, when Paul Gleicher and his wife Lisa Sharkey began to gut-renovate their 1885 Manhattan townhouse, the concept of green building was still foreign to many manufacturers. &qu...

MAY 28, 2013 | TUESDAY
How Do You Shower? 7 Revealing Facts About America's Bathing Habits

As the Senior Research & Development Manager for Delta Faucet, Paul Patton conducts frequent surveys and studies to better understand the needs of his customers. Through this rese...