Home remodel a waterfront revival
Most renovations begin with a story. “This whole project started because we had purchased a beach home, redesigned the entire space, which had been old and traditional, and really opened…
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Gardens offer owners outdoor retreats
Spending time outside in a garden offers powerful benefits for your overall well-being. It’s believed to reduce anxiety and stress as well as improve concentration. Taking in the sights and…
Vacation home for every day living
In the early 20th century, Bradford Woods was a small, idyllic summer getaway for people who lived and worked near Pittsburgh. It’s exactly the kind of community, albeit 100 years…
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…
Backyard blooms
With a gorgeous view like this, it’s not hard to see why most homeowners would opt to spend their morning lounging on one of the padded chairs on the deck,…
Backyard sweet spots
Front yards are often for show, but around back is where we like to spend some down time. It’s the place to stop and smell the roses or lavender, listen…
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…
Back yard designed for family
A pre-dawn swim under the stars. A refreshing float after a long day of yardwork. A raucous game of water basketball. While a Columbus family has very different reasons for…
House remodel leads to beachfront redo
After 38 years of marriage, and several cross-country moves, Mike Tolbert told his high-school sweetheart that he would move anywhere she wanted…as long as they kept their lake house in…
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…