Spa-like master bathroom design
The Avolio family’s home is nestled into a hillside overlooking a small lake and picturesque rolling hills near Avella in southwestern Pennsylvania. Doctor Avolio and his wife wanted a luxurious,…
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A new chapter, an open design
Great character and a layered past, in the form of a 96-year-old home, was the starting point for Jonathan and Angela Mugler. While house hunting in the fall of 2012,…
Tranquility in the home
When John and Gay remodeled their 1842 farmhouse located in central Ohio they knew one thing: the home had to be inviting and welcoming, a place where family and friends…
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…
New becomes old
When Dr. Dominic Angelo Rizzo and Dr. Elizabeth Brown-both podiatrists-renovated their home, they knew that they wanted to honor it’s 200-year-old past. Working with JDH Remodeling, they were able to get…
Paying homage to history
When Dr. Dominic Angelo Rizzo and Dr. Elizabeth Brown-both podiatrists- moved into their Madeira home, they planned on doing renovations. About 200 years old, with an addition in 1915 and a…
Respecting the past
If the walls of this Madeira home could talk, get ready for a lengthy story. Maybe they would reminisce about the good old days, before a 1915 addition. Perhaps they…
Home theater comes out of its shell
Chris and Jen built their 5-year-old, Anderson Township home, knowing that they wanted to finish the lower level at some point, but the recession stopped them from going with that…
For the love of Hermes
Nadine Middendorf has touched, remodeled or added onto almost every square inch of the Montgomery house she has lived in for 22 years. However, the large, four bedroom, Zicka-built dwelling…
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…
A working friendship
Located on three acres in Odessa, this home was designed by architect Leon Goldenberg and constructed by Tampa builder Ron Martinez. Going off a friend’s recommendation, Susan, and her husband…
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…