Lawn care: Five common mowing mistakes to avoid
Grass cutting season is right around the corner. As April showers make way for May flowers, lawn care will soon be a weekly chore on the to-do list. The folks…
Checkmate! It’s all fun and games on this patio
More and more homeowners are looking to the back yard as a way to add extra square footage. In fact, updating or adding an outdoor living space was considered one…
More than just a home office…it’s the ultimate she shed!
It is often said that our homes are extensions of our personalities. In the case of homeowners Amy and Paul Hamilton, there’s no doubt that artistic temperament drives their home…
Shower designs showcase tile
The sky is the limit when it comes to shower designs available on the market today. As far as popular designs, Heather H. Johnson, Director of Marketing for Hamilton Parker Company,…
Landscape design with low maintenance plants
Landscape design is one of the most important components when it comes to creating curb appeal. While most of us strive to create lush flower beds and elegant landscaping around…
Fresh finds: Lighting
Ceremony chandelier from Bruno Rainaldi. Aeon Rocket pendant light from Lightyears Fritz Hansen. Plane chandelier from Tom Dixon. Belle De Nuit table lamp from Lladro. Paris Chandelier from Fuse Lighting.…
Bathroom design ideas go for the gold
It wasn’t love at first sight for this Cleveland homeowner, but the interior designer in her told her to go for it and transform the formal home into an open, airy…
Benefits of composite decking
High-performance, low-maintenance composite decks combine unprecedented durability and beauty. As a testament to the quality and value of the new generation of wood alternatives, Trex now solely produces high-performance composite decking…
Kitchen ideas: Cooking with induction
Kitchen ideas seem to constantly evolve, with induction cooking continuing to gain momentum in the U.S., though many may still be unfamiliar with its benefits. Induction is best known for…
Find your match: Fireplace versus fire pit
Take a look at the various qualities, both advantages and disadvantages, that outdoor fireplaces and fire pits offer and find the one that best fits your lifestyle. One important tip to…
Fueling the fire with outdoor fire pits and fireplaces
In the contemporary world of outdoor fire pits and fireplaces, homeowners are no longer faced with slow-to-start, tough-to-tame flames. Safety, technology and aesthetics converge to make stunning, sleek designs that…
Backyard resort for all
Visions of a relaxing family gathering don’t include a grandchild discovering a copperhead in the backyard. That is exactly what Tom and Kathleen Huff were unfortunately facing when they discovered…