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Minimize Risk From Lead Paint When Remodeling Jan. 17, 2019

Here's How

Dear James: I am planning to remodel a 50-year-old house, but want to retain as much original charac... Read More

Paint Savvy Aug. 25, 2018

The Art of Design

How you want to feel in your home generally determines the way it looks. Choosing a style that is ap... Read More

Paint And Suffering Jun. 19, 2018

The Science Advice Goddess

I'm doing some work on my landlady's house. She just CANNOT figure out what color to paint it. Now,... Read More

Think Beige or Gray is Boring? Think Again. Apr. 14, 2018

The Art of Design

Once upon a not-so-long time ago, you heard cocktail chatter that went something like this: "Oh! Not... Read More

Color of the Season May. 13, 2017

The Art of Design

Cobalt blue is a fascinating color and the only color listed in the periodic table. It is a vibrant ... Read More

Add Color to the Surface of Your Concrete Patio Apr. 20, 2017

Here's How

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate m... Read More

How To Use Strong Color Aug. 31, 2016

Small Spaces

The famous writer Robert Louis Stevenson said, "Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage ... Read More

Lead Paint Jan. 31, 2016

House Calls

Dear Edith: We have an older house with lead paint on most of the interior wood (door casings, stair... Read More

DIY Projects Oct. 14, 2015

Small Spaces

Inspiration can come from a can of paint. Take a look at the paint chips in a home improvement store... Read More

Mickey Mouse

Sep. 06, 2014

Free Range

Aug. 12, 2014

Archie

Jul. 10, 2014

Stylish Storage Ideas Jul. 02, 2014

Small Spaces

Open storage in any room can be both practical and dazzling fun. Granted, you need to exercise a sor... Read More

Free Range

Feb. 22, 2014

Unmarried Buyers Jan. 26, 2014

House Calls

Dear Edith: My boyfriend and I would like to buy a house together but we don't expect to get married... Read More

Agnes

Jan. 10, 2014

Donald Duck

Jan. 08, 2014

Upstaging the Too Tepid Home 'Stager' Jan. 06, 2014

Decor Score

Q: We have just moved into our new house, but we're expecting a baby in less than two months, so we ... Read More

Kitchen Utensil Wallpaper Jan. 01, 2014

Small Spaces

So how does the new year look to you? Are you feeling upbeat yet? Many folks who are in the business... Read More

The Barn

Jul. 30, 2012