Good design keeps up with the times
We are all a little house-blind. That is, we put off seeing what needs refreshing, replacing, updating or upgrading for as long as we can. It’s self-protective. If we don’t …
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Here’s when to replace, reface or repaint
When my husband and I bought a beach vacation condo last fall, we knew the place needed work. But because our goal was to rent it out to cover the …
In my family, pregnancy and home remodeling go together
She wouldn’t be my daughter, if she weren’t undergoing a major home remodel in her third trimester. But there we were. I still remember being pregnant with her and standing …
For this podcaster, home is the open road
I am talking to Wendy Valentine, the host of The Midlife Makeover podcast, who is interviewing me over Zoom about rightsizing, when I notice she’s recording from inside an RV …
Re-doing your kitchen or bathroom? Choose the perfect faucet with these expert tips
Every home has at least one. But how many people know what goes into making and — more important — choosing a bathroom faucet? Curious, I called Noah Taft, co-owner …
Where do you live and why — and is this the year for change?
A New Year brings a clean slate, a fresh start and a sobering perspective: The gluttony has ended. The blooms are off the poinsettias. And the number on the scale …
What to consider before taking the second-home plunge
The no-going-back moment is etched in my memory. After four months of looking at beach condos, of flirting with the idea of a buying a getaway that we could also …
Memories, friends, timing drive wish for a second home
The beach-condo pipe dream began unfolding in June, but really, it goes back to my childhood — a big idea with a miniscule chance. What was I thinking? Second homes …
Helping with housing — one family at a time
Here’s a ray of sunshine in these incredibly troubled times, courtesy of Northfield, a small Minnesota town with a big heart — and home to the Hernandez family. Victor and …