From the first days, which probably still feel like summer, to the last, when you may notice that first chill in the air, September is a time of transition. Get your home ready for the season ahead by ticking off these to-dos, from adding cozy layers to scheduling necessary maintenance — and then curl up in
A bathroom wet room combines a separate shower and a tub in the same area, allowing water from either element to be contained in one location, often behind a glass enclosure. This setup looks great and can save space and improve accessibility for people with mobility issues. For ideas on layouts and style, check out
Tiered designs solve issues and create intrigue in these expertly renovated backyards. Sure, backyard terraces are practical. They can help prevent rainwater runoff and erosion and can turn an unusable slope into an accessible retreat. But terraces and other multilevel design elements also can work a bit of design magic, creating a beguiling garden that
There are many areas of a home where you can place a laundry room, such as in a basement, entryway or mudroom. Or off a hallway or in its own dedicated room. You’ll find plenty of inspiration for those setups, plus ideas for outfitting your space with functionality and style, in this countdown of the
The popularity of terrazzo flooring peaked in the 1950s and 1960s as an economical option for slab construction houses in quickly developing Sunbelt states. But this versatile, durable, customizable and easy-to-maintain material deserves its second act. Terrazzo is made of chips of marble or other aggregates suspended in a binder. It was created by 15th-century
Whether you’re setting up house for the first time or you just hope to streamline your setup, this guide to creating a welcoming front porch is a good place to begin. It helps to start with a clean slate, so when the weather permits, consider thoroughly tidying your porch as step one. Dust off cobwebs,