Sports bar scores big
It’s game time, baby! But which game to watch? Fortunately, that’s a choice former University of Cincinnati Bearcat basketball player Keith Gregor and his wife Sherry no longer have to…
Lawn care and other must-know spring maintenance tips
Today marks the first Saturday of spring—and that means it is time to focus on the great outdoors. There are so many ‘gardening chores’ to be done, from lawn care…
Builders and remodelers reveal best homes of the year, part 2
When Pat Miller of John Hobart Miller met his clients, they told him they wanted a new home that was unique. What they got was an award winning home recently…
Builders and remodelers reveal best homes of the year, part 1
When David Bachman of Bachman Builders finished building a house in Franklin Park for a recently married couple, he knew right away he had built something he and his team…
Outdoor living space is a work of art
“When people see our backyard, they are blown away,” exclaims Linda Hopes, a resident of South Tampa. Linda and her husband Jim recently turned to Mike Loomis, owner and project manager…
Outdoor living space plans for all seasons
Sometimes it is tough to look at your own backyard and figure out what do with the outdoor living space. It can be a bit overwhelming to envision your dream…
Kitchen remodel domino effect
Mike and Laura DeLucia’s old kitchen had served them well for 25 years and the couple had no real problems with the previous design. However, the idea of a kitchen…
Decorating ideas that make you green with envy
Green spaces are making a splash in home design, with decorating ideas spotlighting the bright color in walls and accessories–anywhere possible, really. So we’ve come up with some of our…
Home design teeters between the extremes
Traveling southbound on Interstate 71, parallel with the city of Cincinnati, drivers enter the Lytle Tunnel to travel underneath Lytle Park. The Procter & Gamble complex is off to the…
Passion blooms in a garden design
It could be said that the seasons of Barbara Eichert’s life have been carefully marked by each garden design she has created. Her love for the earth began at the…
Master bedroom design gets a light touch
This Avila home had good structural bones but the interior was dated and needed refreshing, particularly in places like the living room and master bedroom design. Greg and Yvonne Mixon, who…
Kitchen island: Clean by design
Spring is the time for new beginnings, especially in the home. We shampoo the carpets, reorganize the basement, or maybe just find a home for the odds-and-ends living on the…