[ad_1] Whether you’re sipping cold brew after a morning run or catching up with old friends over a glass of wine as the sun sets, the porch is a prime spot to slow down and savor summer. Vow to make
5 Tips for Successful Secondhand Shopping (5 photos)
[ad_1] Antique, vintage and secondhand items add character and one-of-a-kind looks to your home. And you can often find these items at more affordable prices than products bought new. Here are five tips and tricks that will help you be
Why Ornamental Plants Matter (8 photos)
[ad_1] Ornamentals, the plants that lend color, texture and blooms to our landscapes, often don’t get the respect in the plant world that edibles, crop plants, trees grown for forestry and turf grasses do. These flowering and foliage plants are
Houzz Tour: A Former Courthouse Transformed With Vintage Pieces (14 photos)
[ad_1] “You don’t always have to rip a place apart to transform it,” says designer and serial miracle worker Ebba Thott. The co-owner of Sigmar, a London firm specializing in 20th-century design, was asked by the owners of this converted
11 Ways to Make an Impact With Color in a Room (16 photos)
[ad_1] Often, adding color is one of the things homeowners are most afraid to tackle in their space. After all, it can be easy to love a paint chip or fabric sample in a store only to realize it’s overwhelming
You May Never Have to Buy These Plants Again (12 photos)
[ad_1] “New plants from old” might be one of the rallying cries of gardeners everywhere. These 10 plants are all fairly easy to propagate, giving you the chance to fill your garden or home with more of your favorites, or
Make That Home Greener: Energy-Efficient Mortgages
[ad_1] By Michele DiGirolamo, Guest Contributor from MoneyGeek.com If you’re in the market for a new home, there’s a way to save the environment and some cash at the same time: Consider a “green” mortgage. An energy-efficient mortgage (EEM), the
How to Bring Native Plants Into an Established Garden (4 photos)
[ad_1] If you are itching to add native plants to your garden, don’t feel as though you have to start over. Don’t worry that native plants won’t look right with your established and thriving ornamental plants. When I started gardening,
What Your Weeds May Be Trying to Tell You (9 photos)
[ad_1] Weeds are ubiquitous. They produce large volumes of seeds that find their way into every corner of the landscape, particularly places with disturbed soils. Where they find appropriate conditions they will germinate and grow. By knowing some things about
Make an Entrance With a Dramatic Front Door (8 photos)
[ad_1] Front doors can be much more than just a passageway into your home. When chosen well, they can complement your interior and exterior, or even show off your personality. Here are six beautiful doors, each in a distinct design