Today, the shelter-centered parts of my feedreader exploded with excitement and joy — there was a new shelter magazine released! In the wake of such greats like Domino and Metropolitan Home being discontinued, it seems like a welcome reprieve to welcome a new contender to the ring. So, without...

It’s true. The more spacious and lavish this most private of retreats feels, the happier we seem to be with our homes. Check out this roundup of HGTV picks to get some ideas for your own bath. This killer bathroom shimmers with light and tranquility. The subdued hues, glass mosaic-patterned tile...

After the International Builders’ Show, Forbes asked some consumer experts what they thought the 10 “must-have” items are in the new American home. The list was published in Feburary and can be seen in full here . With the economy being slow to rebound and many families looking to...

This beauty by Case Architects is part of the Columbia City Green project. Not only is it lovely to look at, but it’s also kind to the environment. The yellow-blue-green façade is created with low-toxicity paints and finishes, as well as recyclable materials. It is said to provide energy and water...

Back before the world lived and worked by electricity, candles were the extent of lighting options .  For those who find themselves wishing for simpler times, System Studio Design has found the perfect way to recreate the soft lighting of candles while sticking to the light bulb’s functional design....

This is great news from the front lines of the home improvement and remodeling industry. Home Depot and Lowe’s posted better-than-expected earnings this week and among Home Depot’s top 40 markets all but two showed improvement from last year. After more than a year of not spending money...

1 Kitchen Recycling Center 2 Eco-Friendly Flooring 3 Stained Concrete or Indigenous Stone Countertops 4 Air Admittance Valve 5 Wall Insulation 6 ENERGY STAR Windows 7 ENERGY STAR Task Lighting and Lighting Controls 8 ENERGY STAR Appliances 9 Universal Design Kitchen Cabinets 10 Low-VOC Paints and Finishes...

By Brittany Mauriss and Arron Goodin Windows play a much larger role in our lives than we ever truly think about. They provide everything from natural light for our homes, to views of fantastic environments safe from the elements, to perfect analogies and perspectives. The word window has come to mean...

If you want to build a dirt cheap house, what better way than to start with the dirt ? An EarthBag home is an economic choice since most of what you need is under your feet. What impresses me most about building with bags is the limitless variety of shapes. No more standard square and rectangular confines....

My passion is helping people remodel and renovate their homes and businesses. Not only is it how I make my living, it is how I spend much of my “free” time. (OK, as much “free” time as a parent of two kids under 4 has…) I love the excited look a client gives me when they...