Historic home is haunted but happy
There’s talk of tombstones, creaking floors, scary ghost stories and frightened children in Madeira. Is the town getting ready for Halloween? Perhaps. However, these tales are not centered around late…
Cultivated character shows in home design
Iron gates cast shadows at the start of a 1,000-foot drive and the early morning chill makes the fall colors surrounding a six-acre lot come to life. Owner Jerry Fry…
Be our guest: how to update your guest room
There’s nothing more picturesque—or ideal—than having the family, both immediate and extended, crowded into the living room, jockeying for space on the comfiest of the couches while laughter and merry…
Hip lower level remodel
Maybe, on a subliminal level, it’s because they lived in a hotel for nine months while waiting for their home to be built. Or perhaps, the reason is more simplistic—they…
Empty nesters enjoy Ohio River view
When a Cincinnati couple looked to downsize after their children left the house, their number one requirement was a view of their beloved Ohio River. The couple’s former family home…
Thanksgiving meals: a time for tradition
For most of us, our big meal on the fourth Thursday in November shares the same basic components: turkey, some form of potatoes, stuffing, gravy and pumpkin pie. For some,…
Adventure calls with a magical tree house
11-year-old Claire Elko and her brother, 9-year-old Jared, have a private escape they can visit whenever they desire. Tucked into a hillside overlooking a nature preserve and meandering stream, this…
Dare to be different with unique interior design ideas
More than 4,000 Miami Valley residents toured the 10 homes taking part in the Home Builder Association of Dayton’s 2016 Homearama Touring Edition presented by Vectren over the summer. If…
OSU Buckeye fans live life down on the farm
Arrive at the home of “Mj” and John C. Gray and when you ring the doorbell, you’ll hear 14 Verdin cast bells sound out The Ohio State University fight song.…
Custom woodwork offers old world grandeur
There is always something cooking in Dennis and Claudia Phillips’ Centerville kitchen. Though the two are technically empty nesters, it is rare when the kitchen isn’t brimming with a brood…
Basement remodel leads to cozy retreat
Every room tells a story in this Kettering, Ohio home. Last year, the owners renovated the lower level of their 5,800-square-foot home by creating a cozy haven for relaxing in…
Embracing contemporary with unique interior decorating ideas
Some people dabble in contemporary, scattering occasional contemporary pieces amidst a more transitional interior. That’s how it was with a couple living in a Beavercreek Township home. But when they…