Mid-century marvel
When John and Jennifer Cowan toured a 1950s Mid-Century Modern home in Lebanon, they knew they were stepping inside a home that had been neglected. But when their footsteps went…
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My friend Pat’s kitchen
A few years ago, I toured more than 30 homes for sale in Newport’s Historic East Row District. While I found this neighborhood charming, I had no plans to move…
Remodel adds a bit of practical magic
It’s a frigid morning in the Ohio Valley. The first day of February, and Kathy Holwadel is doing what she loves. She’s watching two of her three grandsons while their…
Home makeover shows the upside of downsizing
Drawn to its palatial grounds and Tudor style, a local couple admired a vacant Indian Hill estate for almost three years. They walked the property and toured the home, which…
Kit home gets a new kitchen
Nature flows in from every angle in this eight-sided space
Fantasy comes to life with house remodel
When Gary and Lisa Stubbings decided to relocate from Birmingham, Alabama, to Belleair Beach for their retirement years, they picked a two-story, 1970s home that warranted a full downstairs remodel.…
Family-friendly kitchen remodel
After living for 17 years in their Centerville home, Teri and Dr. Michael Halasz had to make a decision. Would it be more worthwhile to move in search of their…
Perseverance pays off with bathroom remodels
There’s an iconic scene in the 1986 film The Money Pit, where Walter, portrayed by Tom Hanks, is waiting for a bucket of water to warm up in the kitchen.…
Renovated back yard offers a room in the woods
“Years ago, I used to pick up ornaments when I traveled. Now I seem to pick up landscaping ideas,” Angela Dunaway admits with a laugh when discussing her newly renovated…
Makeover magic in Baltimore
The fact that a Baltimore home was on the market, while its master bath was in the very early stages of a remodel, was kismet of sorts for two young…
Kitchen remodel is a natural transition
Frank and Barbara Austin envisioned a warm and natural look with a lodge-inspired vibe for their Lutz home. “When we first moved into this house, it was basically turnkey and…
Makeover magic in Squirrel Hill
This kitchen makeover in a home in the Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh had a similar theme to many home improvement undertakings: create more usable space. However, what sets this…