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…
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Powder rooms with personality
Even though they are typically the smallest rooms in our homes, powder rooms often get showered with more than their fair share of pizazz. The four basic elements necessary—vanity, toilet,…
Kitchen remodel is a tasteful balance
Even the most compatible people can disagree wildly on interior design. And when a husband and wife don’t have the same taste, the design process can feel less like spouses…
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,…
Meet and greet: Kitchen Cousins
Q. What is the most important thing a homeowner needs to know before they start a remodeling project? A. Anthony Carrino “The most important piece of advice that I give…
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…
Back yard offers lure of the lake
Couple brings their love of Lake Cumberland to their Kettering back yard in an outdoor remodel
Home remodel goes classic with a twist
Josh and Christine Kommer bought their Indian Hill home two years ago, ready to leave behind their cramped life in Chicago. The home, built in 1964, had the expansive yard…
Changing gears
We all love to eat the traditional fried chicken and biscuits with apple butter, and maybe enjoy the occasional beer while watching the race or listening to it on the…
For the love of backsplashes
We seem to have developed a love affair with the backsplash. Once deemed as the protector of the wall behind your cooktop or sink, the backsplash has now become one…
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…
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…