May 1, 2017 A Guide to Installing a New Fence: Professionals, Costs and Materials The right fence can add to your home’s curb appeal, provide privacy, screen an unattractive view and keep kids and pets safe. If you’re looking to add a new fence or gate to your property, here’s a guide to the pros and cons of common fencing materials, how much they cost and what you need to know to get started.
May 1, 2017 What to Know About Adding a Deck Want to increase your living space and enjoy the open air more? Learn the requirements, costs and other considerations for building a deck
May 1, 2017 How to Save Money on Your Remodel the Smart Way There are many ways you can save money in a remodel. You can choose moderately priced materials. You can manage the work yourself. But one of the most common money-saving strategies is for people to reuse certain items from their existing home.
May 1, 2017 28 Outdoor Projects Everyone Should Know About Consider this your guide to the ins and outs of 28 great projects that can make your outdoor space the best it can be, from adding a deck and an outdoor pizza oven to repainting your home’s exterior and, yes, even adding an outdoor shower.
May 1, 2017 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Landscape Designer If you’re considering working with a landscape designer, finding the right fit — and avoiding surprises midway through the project — is largely about knowing which questions to ask upfront and being familiar with the range of services these professionals provide.
April 28, 2017 How to Cover Your Most Prized Asset Protecting your home, the most important and probably the largest investment of your lifetime, is a no-brainer, but having an excellent insurance policy is not enough.
April 28, 2017 11 herbs every gardener should try to grow this summer This summer enhance your recipes, eliminate extra trips to the grocery store and cultivate a connection with nature with a few sprigs or leaves from an herb plant you’ve grown yourself.
April 28, 2017 Which kitchen table is right for your lifestyle? The kitchen table is that place in our homes where so much real life is lived. We commune, dream, plan, agonize, pray and, of course, eat. Here’s just a sampling of the activities that happen in our kitchens and at the tables that are tailor-made for them.
April 28, 2017 How to ditch perfectionism in the garden Not all gardens need to be manicured spaces, with raked beds, crisp borders and tiered levels of ordered plants. The following strategies may help you end your quest for perfection in the garden while also helping you embrace a little bit of healthy, wild instability outdoors.
April 28, 2017 Marlene Dietrich's Los Angeles mansion could be yours Inside the screen siren's posh pad, a billionaire's Manhattan penthouse and the famous "Grey Gardens" beach estate.