Lighting has evolved immensely over the years, from your age-old incandescent bulbs to your modern-day LED offerings. Most new construction’s only offering is the modern LED bulbs and fixtures and ...

Does paying high water bills and spending more maintenance time give you joy—or does seeing a beautiful space that gives back ...

If your front yard feels dated, or has a whimsical yet fussy style that you've grown tired of, it's time to turn to a more contemporary look. Often, this means stripping out the excess and focusing on ...

We've gathered some ideas for easy maintenance front yard landscaping that won't require much of your attention.

Your outdoor lighting scheme is just as important as your indoor one, and doing it right can really make your outdoor spaces feel warmer, more welcoming ...

Don't write off your tiny yard. Even the smallest outdoor spaces are worthy of intentional landscape design. After all, these areas are extensions of your home—and your front yard in particular lends ...

Is it modern or Mediterranean? Does it convey a cottage aesthetic, or is it a classic colonial? Your landscape should serve as an extension of the style of your home, so think yard improvements that ...

Lighting can make all the difference for outdoor living spaces, enabling you to enjoy time outside year round, as well as providing greater security and safety. In the Seattle area in particular, ...

Plants for porch landscaping do more than look pretty—they help frame your home and set the tone for what’s inside. Mix textures, colors and shapes for a front yard that feels thoughtful and inviting.

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Need a cheap and easy way to deter intruders? For homeowners, outdoor lighting is a game changer for providing a line of sight on potential trepassers without running up costly energy bills. If you're ...

Before a visitor even begins knocking on your front door, they've already had a first impression of your home, starting with ...