These amazing interiors belong to in a beautiful apartment in Lisbon, Portugal, a place which dates back to the year 1850. However, the more interesting part is that the home was redecorated by a family and the work was done without consulting any specialists. Sure, by the way things look, you might...

Ho-hum. Another ranch house from the ’50s . Simple, good enough, and spacious. Not if Hufft Projects of Kansas City, Missouri, and owners Courtney and Andrew Bash have anything to say about it. Look what they’ve done to improve what they already had! The team added a second level , replaced...

Water damage repair can be hazardous. The most common types of hazard? Contaminated water and mold. Both pose a huge threat to you and your family. Thankfully personal protective equipment , also known as PPE , is readily available this day in age. In this third part of our series on water damage repair,...

On a street of small cottages, these homeowners wanted extra space without overwhelming the neighborhood. Their nearly 3,500-square foot plan was large enough to accommodate the family-to-be, as well as hobbies and entertaining. The build-out proved that space doesn’t have to equal monstrosity. Instead,...

Welcome to vintage everything! With no particular decorating style in mind, Stacie McCormick, the former photo director for Domino magazine, travels abroad and brings back treasures for her two-bedroom Brooklyn duplex . She and her boyfriend, film location manager Collin Smith, have shopped in Buenos...

Home from work and your kid’s school has called a Snow Day. There’s no better time to work on those house projects you’ve been putting off. We’ve got 10 projects that should keep you busy while your house thaws out. 1. Make a magnetic bulletin board – Turn your stainless...

Living and working in the same environment isn?t for everyone; it takes a certain kind of person and a special space. Many who have tried it found that they live better, work smarter and play harder, but only if they can balance the space for all three. Here are some smart homes laid out for the division...

Man, windows can be so square! They slide up. They slide down. They glide right, they glide left. It’s all very humdrum, don’t you think? Don’t window companies understand that there is more to geometry than squares, rectangles, and the occasional circle? There have got to be some...

Bates Masi Architects is a company located in Long Island whose portfolio includes school, houses, offices and furniture. They say they are not interested in the size or type of their upcoming projects, but rather in? “the opportunity to enrich lives and enhance the environment”. This particular...

A water-filtration unit can rid your water of sediments and chemicals such as Benzene, lead and mercury. Brita?s filtering pitchers are efficient in removing these types of contaminants, and this product only costs $30. If you?re looking for a more convenient option, there are filters that attach directly...