House for families

For many homeowners, the patio borders on magical: a place to relax, entertain, cook out and take a break from the day-to-day. It’s surrounded by vibrant hues, and a meal prepared in an outdoor kitchen somehow tastes better than anything that comes from its indoor counterpart. Creating that perfect outdoor space for you and your family all starts with the literal foundation of this alfresco living...

After the dark and gloomy winter, ushering in the spring season with a weekend of spring cleaning can be refreshing and energizing, if not a tad overwhelming. But there is no reason to spend more time and effort than necessary on spring cleaning your home. Consider these seven suggestions to get your home spic and span in a flash, and save your stamina for enjoying the weather. 1. Create a Plan Knowing...

Letting your home and space organized can help you feel more in control of your environment. That sense of order can reduce stress, help you focus on your own wellbeing and achieve your other goals. Follow these tips to organize your whole home quickly and easily. Set up a no-fail garage system Your garage, if you have one, can be one of the most overcrowded places in the house. Applying an organizing...

If you wanted to, you could drive straight through this home's living room. But it’s too pretty for that … Like many married couples, the Clarks have a lot in common: a last name, a first name (they’re both Kelly) and an affinity for wide-open spaces — which inspired them to build a 10,000-square-foot barn-style home on 30 acres of land in West Monroe, Louisiana. But let’s back up. Kelly Clark...

Once, staging your home for its in-person appearance at showings and open houses was everything. But COVID pushed us online and made a lot more people comfortable with buying homes after seeing them online — without ever setting foot in the house in real life. Now, how your house looks in still photos and virtual tours on a screen is everything. In short, screen appeal is the new curb appeal. The...

Installing an electric floor heating system can be a do-it-yourself project if you're armed with the right skills and information. It’s bad enough that you have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, but that tile — it’s so cold! The notion of warming floors for comfort is hardly new. Archeological digs reveal that, as early as 5,000 B.C., cave dwellers were drafting smoke...