Outdoor living space an all natural retreat
When Safety Harbor homeowners Laura and Dave decided to merge their two families; it also meant merging their two homes. “We both had houses, but we wanted to build something…
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Exotic locale
Inspired by luxurious trips to Europe and Mexico, Angel and Stephen Judge’s new home in Tampa’s Culbreath Isles is a portrait of contemporary architecture with exotic accents. “I knew, from…
From swimming hole to backyard oasis
When Rich and Jackie Donato moved into their custom-built home in 2001, they were a family of two with a back yard that left much to be desired. “When we…
Back yard offers lure of the lake
Couple brings their love of Lake Cumberland to their Kettering back yard in an outdoor remodel
New patio is set in stone
After an extensive renovation to the interior of their home impacted their existing patio space, one Upper Arlington couple decided that was the catalyst they needed to begin planning a…
The yearlong summer
Gary McGuirk is opening his pool early this year. He has to. Every day since he closed the pool last fall, his three-year-old twin daughters have asked him if they…
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…
The poolmaker’s children DO have a pool
Most tradesmen have little time to create for themselves what they build for their customers. You’ve heard the tale of the shoemaker with the shoeless children right? Well, it took…
Experience pays off with new home design
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” While parents serve as the main care providers, everyone from grandparents and siblings to friends and teachers…
Backyard makeover is a slam dunk
When there are 13 kids waiting with your son at your street’s bus stop in the morning, it’s a strong sign that you are in a neighborhood that is a…
Amarula Sun a one-of-a-kind pool
If you are lucky enough to receive an invitation to a pool party at this colossal Florida home situated on 16 acres just north of Clearwater Beach on the Gulf…
Good bones lead to great renovation
“It’s a gem,” said Vince Liggio, owner of Elite Restoration and Construction, to potential homeowner Mark Farrell, who was considering the purchase and renovation of a 1923 railroad warehouse on…