When my husband and I moved into our builder-grade home in 2009, I knew I would be making some changes along the way. I was ...

Next, I wanted to create the look of stacked wood. I had previously gathered some white birch branches from my in-laws’ ...

There's nothing quite as cozy as snuggling up with a warm drink and your favorite blanket next to a roaring fireplace — until you have to tend to the fire and clean up the ashes. The best electric ...

One of the simple joys of warmer weather is filling your outdoor planters with dreamy pastel blooms. It’s a cheerful ritual that makes everything feel a bit more magical and more whimsical. But once ...

From string lights to the ongoing DIY ornament dilemma, designers dish on the outdated Christmas trends to avoid this holiday ...

Gas fireplaces can be a nice addition to the home, but you might have to deal with some burnt smell, which can be ignored in ...

Cut to moving into my current (and final) apartment in May, and there was a perfect spot to put a faux fireplace: a huge ...

The fireplace mantel is the jewelry box of the house. Like the latter, it holds prized possessions and coveted family ...