Remodeling ideas were a team effort
Ask any Buckeye fan and he’ll tell you that Coach Jim Tressel knows a thing or two about football teamwork. Jim and his wife, Ellen, applied the team concept when…
Home remodel with all the right moves
Mike and Chantal Peterson searched for two years for just the right home in Tampa to put down roots. Mike, a defensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons, lives and works…
Landscape design is a labor of love
A back yard can be a place of rejuvenation and a thing of beauty, while still serving a function. Upon walking through the welcoming arbor that is at the entrance…
Black is the new white in kitchen design
Beauty can often be equated with simplicity, and such is the case with Gena and Casey’s black and white kitchen. It is remarkable how the blending of these two rudimentary…
Happy and healthy in an eco-friendly home
Shawna and Sherwood Johnson have always been conscious of the world around them. Growing up, they both learned the importance of environmentally safe practices and energy efficiency. “My mother has…
House remodel leads to home field advantage
Retired from professional football, former Steeler defensive end Aaron Smith and his wife Jaimie considered moving their family back to their hometown in Colorado. “Aaron and I met at school…
Kitchen remodel leads to a second chance
The trouble with condos built decades ago is, well, they were built decades ago. The room that shows its age the most is always the kitchen, where tile, cabinets and…
Unique design ideas offer a home court advantage
Nine years ago, when OSU women’s basketball coach Jim Foster and his wife Donna were lured to Columbus from their family home perched high on a ridge in the hills…
Interior design ideas work every angle
The fastest way from point A to point B may be a straight line, but these days, the fastest way to add flair to your home is all about the…
Lovin’ that laundry room
“We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry,” said author E.B. White. Selecting the right…
Mixed media: a tantalizing tile collection
Looking to add a little something extra to your space? Whether you’re looking for excitement or sophistication you’re sure to find something you’ll love among these striking tiles. Amethyst from…
New home is a welcome departure
After a lifetime of living in the suburbs, Mark and Kelly McCullough dreamed of something different. Someplace with plenty of elbow room, and maybe a rambling front porch, where the…