Turquoise is a color that complements most any style of decor and can be considered timeless as we grab vintage pieces found at garage sales to use with newfound accessories today. Perhaps that’s the reason we won’t see the most recent turquoise trend waning anytime soon.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, multigenerational households have been steadily on the rise. Spotting a niche, Lennar Corp. has launched a concept tailor-made for multigenerational family living. It’s basically a house within a house: a smaller living unit next to the main home designed to provide independence but also access to the rest of the household.
Lauritzen Gardens botanical center is raising $31.5 million to build a new greenhouse and gallery structure to showcase tropical plants and serve more visitors. The glass structure that’s slated to be complete by November 2014 will be visible from Interstate 80 because it will be built atop a hill.
If you’re heading to the Lake of the Ozarks region this weekend, you can tour three lake homes during the 19th annual Newcomers/Longtimers Home Tour in Camdenton, Mo.
Spring, when nature puts itself on display, is also the season when you can peek into private havens. Scores of house and garden tours are being organized, from Brooklyn to San Francisco.
The garden party season is just getting started. It’s time to spruce up the garden and stock up on supplies for get-togethers in the greatest outdoors there is: your own backyard.
The look is casual and easy, with playful touches and a simple yet refined vibe. This spring, Ikea honors its Scandinavian roots with a new extensive collection.
Sheet linoleum is making a comeback as the market for all-natural products continues to grow. The return to linoleum flooring from vinyl has been a long time coming, said Wes Miller, a regional salesman for Forbo Flooring Systems, the company that makes Marmoleum, a brand of all-natural linoleum.
Even if we are only whispering “recovery,” there are signs of it all over my neighborhood. Pickup trucks are parked four and five in a row outside houses that are receiving a spiff, be they small or large. We are considering a renovation ourselves.
Your dishwasher, sink drain and garbage disposal do the major dirty work in your kitchen, and you can keep them smelling fresh and running efficiently with a few easy steps.
A widespread and devastating disease, impatiens downy mildew, has spread virulently in the gardens and commercial and institutional landscapes in 35 states. The disease is so devastating that some nurseries are not selling them in 2013 and major growers have cut back impatiens production drastically.
What we smell, see, hear, touch and taste can make a garden walk a wonderful sensory experience. If you’re designing a garden, consider creating one that’s a feast for one, several or all of the senses.
If you’re gearing up to mow your lawn, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute in Alexandria, Va., recommends a series of steps to avoid problems and ensure a smooth-running engine.
April is the month for reviving potbound houseplants, so if you haven’t already done so, remove plants from pots to examine root systems. In stubborn examples, run a knife between the inside of the pot and the soil to lift.
Interior designers, students and corporate sponsors dedicated more than 5,000 hours and $100,000 in financial contributions to make the Bent-Ward House a treasure for those who love architecture and those looking to pick up a few tips on remodeling or sprucing up their own homes.
The latest block in The Star's 2013 Quilt Project is a nod to those famous ruby slippers that Dorothy wore in “The Wizard of Oz.”
A new year means a new Kansas City Star quilt. This new year also brings a new home in the newspaper for the block of the month. Look for new blocks the third Sunday of each month here in the H+H section.
Making your own ice pops saves money, is healthier and can be a fun activity for the family.
Creep chic is the theme of Halloween. With a little imagination and inspiration, spooky can be sophisticated, and wicked can be whimsical.
The first part of Mark and Constance Eddy’s homeownership story is classic: In 1998 the newlyweds bought a “starter” home in a post-World War II subdivision in Prairie Village.
Now might be the best time ever to remodel your kitchen. A recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders says new home starts decreased sharply in the fourth quarter of 2007, but remodeling decreased only slightly.
