Niche Design Ideas for Greater Livability—and Coziness
As homes become more compact, builders and designers are getting more creative with space. Niches offer cozy, clever hideaways that can help make a house a home
Home Design Upgrades for Summer
Designing for summer means revamping outdoor living spaces for increased comfort and functionality
How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site
Not everyone can afford to pay a premium for sought-after view lots, but following these design tips can turn any basic yard into a charming outdoor living space
Outdoor Kitchen Trends for Year-Round Entertainment
These luxury outdoor kitchen additions can increase a home's functionality as well as its resale value
Outdoor Living Takes Center Stage in These Multifunctional Spaces
These well-designed outdoor living spaces serve multiple uses, increasing homeowner's enjoyment of the outdoors year round
Simple Landscaping Improvements to Boost a Home’s Sale Price
A little extra effort improving a home's landscaping can amount to a greater profit when selling. Here are a few budget-friendly landscaping tips for spring sellers
House Review
Outdoor Living Takes Center Stage in These Multifunctional Spaces
These well-designed outdoor living spaces serve multiple uses, increasing homeowner's enjoyment of the outdoors year round
Outdoor Living
Simple Landscaping Improvements to Boost a Home’s Sale Price
A little extra effort improving a home's landscaping can amount to a greater profit when selling. Here are a few budget-friendly landscaping tips for spring sellers
Outdoor Living
U-Cara – Saving You Time and Money on Outdoor Living Spaces
Marc from Unilock explores how builders and developers can satisfy the demand for outdoor living with the innovative U-Cara® Modular and Wall…
Home Design
How to Transform the Front Porch Into a Livable Space
The front porch is the best place for homeowners to make a good first impression, and these tips from Housing Design Matters combine to create an inviting space that's sure to please
Design
Custom Home: A Modern Design of Light and Magic
This light-filled California custom home reached back into the past to create a stunning present and a memorable future with a design that offers diverse outdoor living options and an invitingly warm, modern aesthetic
Outdoor Living
U-Cara Wall System – Saving You Time and Money on Outdoor Living Spaces
U-Cara enhances outdoor spaces with easy-to-build kitchens, fire pits, fireplaces, and other vertical features. …
Housing Markets
A Breath of Fresh Air and a Room With a View—These Markets Have It All
For buyers looking for healthy air quality and the very best views, these markets have the most to offer
House Review
Home Designs Offering Outdoor Living Opportunities on Smaller Lots
Land and construction costs are on the rise, making smaller lots a necessity. But buyer desire for outdoor living spaces has surged since the pandemic. These designs marry small lots with vibrant outdoor living
Products
New and Innovative Building Products Seen at IBS/KBIS 2022
A roundup of standout building materials and products from this year’s International Builders’ Show / Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
House Review
Looking for Home Designs With Indoor-Outdoor Synergy? These House Plans Have It
Whether it's embracing lakefront living or creating outdoor spaces with atriums and courtyards, these house plans succeed in blurring the line between indoors and outside