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......
4 Stylishly Moody New Bedrooms (4 photos)
A moody bedroom can create a sense of comfort, intimacy and escape that’s hard to achieve with a lighter palette. Deep colors, rich materials and layered textures help envelop a space while adding character and sophistication. In these four bedrooms, designers share how they used dark hues,......
Kitchen Opens Up to a Sunroom for Casual Entertaining (16 photos)
These Austin, Texas, homeowners love to entertain, but their closed-off kitchen wasn’t supporting the casual gatherings they enjoy hosting. They hired Etch Design Studio, which uses Houzz Pro, and Skelly Build to open the kitchen to the adjacent sunroom and create a layout better suited to the way they......
10 Beautiful Bathroom Vanities in Warm Wood (10 photos)
A wood vanity can do more than provide storage. It can warm up a palette of hard surfaces, introduce natural texture and set the tone for an entire bathroom. In the 10 spaces featured here, designers use wood vanities in a range of species, finishes and styles to create looks that feel fresh......
Light-Filled Primary Bath With Spa-Like Updates (11 photos)
A bulky step-up tub with oversize architectural details and a dark, narrow shower made this large Nashville, Tennessee, primary bathroom feel smaller than it was. Ready for a change, the empty-nest homeowners enlisted kitchen and bath designer Terri Sears, who had previously updated their......
10 Quick Decluttering Tasks to Support a Restful Summer (13 photos)
As a professional organizer, I’ve found that a clean, clutter-free, organized environment makes for a tranquil environment. One way to make your home a place where you can relax, rejuvenate and recharge this summer is to stay on top of small cleaning and decluttering tasks. Here are the......
Pros Offer Their Strategies for Leading Under Pressure (11 photos)
Busy times are a challenge for any business, but having the right leadership skills can make all the difference. Six pros share the strategies they’ve honed over the years to lead their teams and keep projects on track when the pressure ramps up....