How to Keep Your Pet Calm During Fireworks Season (14 photos)
For many people, Fourth of July fireworks mean an annual celebration marked by barbecues, family gatherings and enchanting bursts of colorful light. For many pets, though, those same bursts of light and sound can be terrifying and disorienting, causing reactions ranging from destroying furniture......
Warm Finishes and Pleasing Proportions Transform a Primary Bath (8 photos)
As they entered the empty-nest phase of life, these Treasure Valley, Idaho, homeowners decided it was finally time to tackle the primary bathroom renovation they had envisioned for years. They hired contractor Anthony Boyd of Boyd Remodeling and Construction and interior designer Lauren Lienhard to bring......
The 4 Stages of a Remodel: The Midproject Crisis (6 photos)
We recently covered the ins and outs of what I refer to as the Honeymoon Phase of construction. Next up is a stage similar to a concept most everyone is familiar with: the Midlife Crisis. (Whether......
How to Create a Joyful, Clutter-Free Entry (10 photos)
As the space that offers visitors their first (hopefully positive!) impression of your home and acts as a way station for all sorts of gear — from small (keys, phone) to bulky (coats, bags, boots) — the entry is easily one of the most visible yet clutter-prone areas of the home. In......
Before and After: 4 Inviting Kitchens in 165 to 225 Square Feet (12 photos)
Kitchens measuring 165 to 225 square feet hit a Goldilocks sweet spot: large enough to accommodate generous storage, ample work surfaces and sought-after features, yet compact enough to feel efficient and easy to navigate. In these four before-and-after makeovers, design and remodeling pros......
12 Outdoor Living Standouts From Spring’s Top Furniture Markets (12 photos)
This spring’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and High Point Market trade events showcased a wave of fresh thinking in outdoor design, with innovative materials, refined craftsmanship and modern forms bringing new options for patios, decks, balconies and beyond. Sustainability, advanced......
10 Fun Outdoor Projects and Activities to Fill Summer Days (14 photos)
Check out these outdoor projects the whole family can enjoy, ranging from easy projects like starting seeds or creating a mini fairy garden, to more involved ones such as turning a stock tank into a raised bed. The activities are listed roughly in age-group order — starting with projects appropriate......
The 4 Stages of a Remodel: The Honeymoon Phase (4 photos)
As with anything in life, a remodeling project can come with its ups and downs. Certain phases seem to go a mile a minute, while others feel like they’ve lasted a lifetime and a half, all while it looks as though nothing is being completed. Fear not — this is pretty typical. And, while every project......
6 Pro Tips for Managing Conflict on the Job (6 photos)
Whether it’s a misunderstanding with a customer or a disagreement with a team member, challenging situations are part of running a business. Of course, the best solution is to prevent them from happening in the first place. But if they do occur, the key is to resolve them with grace and dignity to ensure......