The days of the formal dining room are, for better or for worse, in the rear-view mirror. These days, if you do a lot of entertaining, chances are it's in your
kitchen, not in a separate room. The kitchen is becoming a larger and more open space, not one where one person cooks in isolation but an area where fa...
If you do a lot of entertaining and have a little extra space in your home, you might consider converting a portion of it - a basement, unused formal dining room, or spare living room - into a bar or entertainment area. But making a good, fully functional home bar is about more than just putting up a nice bar top and stools and busting out your cocktail shaker. So before you start your project, he...
The last few years have been pretty rough for homeowners. With home values dropping and money tight all around, it's been a while since big home renovation has been at the front of anyone's mind. But 2013 promises to be an end to a years-long dry spell, with many homeowners already planning major remodels. If this year is starting to feel like your year, too, here are a few of the top home improve...
Big, beautiful, fully-equipped kitchen islands are probably the single biggest trending item in
2013 kitchen design. They've been gaining in popularity for years, but if you're planning a kitchen remodel for the coming year, a k...
