This unusual house perfectly suits the needs of the family that calls it home. The dilapidated original house that had long stood on the double lot was demolished to make way for a modern, comfortable and flexible home that will …Read More
Dear Liz: I recently received a $38,000 windfall. I have a student loan balance of $37,000. I want to buy a home, but I can’t decide if I should have a large down payment and continue paying down student loans …Read More
Photo courtesy Paint Quality Institute Many do-it-yourself painters spend hours selecting the perfect paint colors, but give far less thought to the …Read More
In light of President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, House Financial Services Committee Majority Whip French Hill, R-Ark., went on record about his thoughts on the HUD budget. Included in his interview, Hill gives his thoughts on regulatory reform, echoing …Read More
Flowering shrubs offer the full package: garden structure, attractive foliage, beautiful blooms and often sweet fragrances, without needing a lot of maintenance in return. There’s a flowering shrub for every spot in the garden, from low-growing ground covers to tall …Read More
Whenever people settle into a new environment, weeds are sure to follow. Some of these are unintended, while others are plants we chose for our gardens but have escaped. Still others have been widely distributed with the intent of …Read More
It had to happen. Put too many billions into building new apartment buildings atop subway stops and exurban min-cities and you can bet your bottom dollar the multifamily folks will end up with too much capacity. Not even massive demand from Millennials …Read More
Sometimes a plain white washbasin just doesn’t have enough pizzazz for the bathroom you have in mind. If your bath or powder room needs a star feature, take a look at these 17 photos for inspiration — the sinks veer …Read More