“Antique tractors?” I ask when I get owner Kurt Aumann on the phone. “Is that a thing?” I’m trying to be polite, but am picturing huge...

Talk about a no-win situation. My stepson, Brett, and his wife, Tara, put a down payment on a new house. The place has...

“We cannot underestimate the impact of moving back into your childhood bedroom. It’s not trivial.”

Next time I hear a designer say, “just add a pop of color,” I’m afraid I’ll say right back, “I’ll give you a pop of color. Where would you..

Every so often in the world of home design you meet a refreshing pro who doesn’t take herself too seriously, who is not afraid to own...

I sometimes wonder, what if we had a great big magic funnel that we could pour everything we own -- furniture, dishes, cars, books, ...

This past weekend, I engaged in some daring, foolhardy behavior. No, I didn’t recklessly speed past a police car, or skydive into the mouth

August nights are so hot, they make us sleep like starfish. The dogs leave their plush beds to sprawl on cool tile. I’ve been tempted to...

Micah is here today. I like Micah. Micah has no idea how much I like him or how long I have been waiting for him. Micah is installing...

I have been seeking easy ways to make what’s old and tired look new and fresh, or at least better, so I asked a few friends...