Paradise in Beach Park
Not every house in the Beach Park area of Tampa is literally on the beach…but so what? Bill Carley and Joe Brancucci, who had lived on Robin Lane for many…
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An outdoor escape
With the wedding just a few months away, Bob and his fiancee Charlotte have a lot of little details to stress over. Throw into the mix a new home that’s…
Under the Florida sun
In the unlikely event that a Tuscan farmer should happen upon this elegant, waterfront home in Oldsmar; he or she would feel right at home. The owners spent time in…
Garden ideas respect nature
Sometimes, “less is more,” specifically when it relates to the development of eco-friendly landscapes. This bit of advice is exactly why the garden ideas put into place by Alice Siegel and her…
Deck addition connects homeowners to the outdoors
Expecting their first child, this Pittsburgh-area couple knew that they needed some more space. After a kitchen remodel that did just that, they focused on creating a back deck that…
Patio is picture perfect
Sam has an amazing view from the back of his house – a picturesque pastoral scene with the Ohio hills rolling on into the distance. It seems appropriate that he has…
Down on the farm
Situated on two lots totaling ten acres on the west side of Oakwood, the house has 7,500 square feet of warm, comfortable living space – with interior displays that might…
Tranquility in the country
Warm, comfortable style sets the stage for the country retreat of John D. Clark’s 29-acre property in central Ohio. Extensive renovations concluded last year convey a relaxed, easy feeling John…
Fun in the sun
When Susan and Mark first began their home remodel with designer Gail Levine, they discovered that they simply couldn’t leave out the outdoor areas, particularly the outdoor kitchen overlooking the…
Outdoor living remodel was all about luck
“1995 was the luckiest year of my life,” homeowner Susan remarks, since that was the year she happened to overhear a friend at a party talking about her amazing experience…
The value of family
There isn’t a shortage of wildlife scampering around Fox Hill. In fact, the name Fox Hill stems from a chance encounter Bob Mills had during one of his many adventures…
Outdoor living spaces allow fresh air entertaining
When homeowners purchased their Russell Township home 13 years ago, they knew the landscaping needed a major overhaul to say the least. All it took was one phone call to…