My Houzz: Industrial Touches in a Texas Family Ranch (17 photos)

Justin and Julie Peeler both grew up on ranches in Texas. Once they married, they lived in traditional-style homes in older neighborhoods, but they wanted something different when it came to creating a home for their three children. The couple fell in love with their lot, then worked closely with architect...

Business Digest for Oct. 21, 2016

R.A. Smith National's Laura Zavadil, Joseph Diekfuss, David Boldt and Andrew Axt have each attained their Wisconsin professional engineer registrations.

A Storybook Potting Shed Rises From a Dirt Lot (6 photos)

In the foothills of Santa Barbara, California, a gravel road winds through a thick grove of avocado trees. A clearing appears at the end of the road, and the trees frame a small rustic shed and chicken coop. From the shed, sweeping views of a barn, agricultural parcels and the Santa Ynez Mountains surround...

Anderson works through construction, business issues with his clients

Ruder Ware law firm's Steve Anderson freely admits that being a litigator allows his competitive nature to come out.

Houzz Tour: A Made-to-Order Modern Farmhouse in Massachusetts (17 photos)

We throw around the term “modern farmhouse” a lot, but it means different things to different people. That was true for this married couple who were moving from a small home in Boston to a new four-bedroom house on the nearby North Shore. “They both loved the concept of 'modern farmhouse,' but I needed...

Design Debate: Should You Modernize a Historic Home? (16 photos)

Enhance Your Garden Journey With Natural Stone Steps (13 photos)

In contrast to engineered paving materials, which are generally smooth and uniform, natural stones often have irregular surfaces and rough, uneven edges. Using them as steps in the garden can be an intentional way to slow travel from one elevation to the next, turning the path into a journey. Natural...

Data Watch: Labor Shortages Drive Up Project Costs, Slow Down Timelines (13 photos)

An ongoing construction labor shortage is affecting the speed and cost of renovation projects in the U.S., according to the latest Houzz Renovation Barometer, out this week. The barometer index tracks sector optimism among architects, designers, general contractors and remodelers, design-build...

My Houzz: Renovated Aussie Beach Shack Gives a Nod to Italy (31 photos)

From the outside, this 1950s Australian beach shack, about an hour's drive south of Melbourne, looks like many others on the Mornington Peninsula that get used as vacation homes. During the summer, they're buzzing with action, and then they're virtually abandoned over winter. Beyond the unassuming exterior,...

Cool-Season Vegetables: How to Grow Salad Greens (3 photos)

Salad greens have been edging lettuce out of the culinary spotlight for some time, finding a place not only in everyday salads but also in sandwiches and main dishes. The good news is that while they...

Industry groups focus on suicide prevention

When a federal report came out earlier this year showing a high suicide rate among construction workers, industry groups took notice.

Remodeling Your Kitchen in Stages: Detailing the Work and Costs (11 photos)

After completing the planning and design phase of remodeling your kitchen in stages, you're ready for Step 2: detailing your scope of work and pricing out how much everything will cost. This...

Shop Houzz: 50 Fall Accents Under $50 (52 photos)

Celebrate the season with autumn-inspired decor in warm, cozy hues. Charming doormats and wreaths achieve a festive feel outdoors, while eye-catching wall art, throw pillows and tabletop decor create an inviting indoor space. Shop these must-have fall accents under $50 to put your home in a seasonal...

Rhus Hirta Provides Brilliant Foliage Color in Autumn (7 photos)

Not typically a go-to plant for a garden, staghorn sumac (Rhus hirta) is an eastern U.S. native shrub or tree with many underrated qualities: The flowers support a wide diversity of pollinators, the fruit provides garden interest and food for birds in late winter and early spring,...

My Houzz: Everything He Needs in a 433-Square-Foot Boston Loft (15 photos)

Southern California native Michael Matthews moved to the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, famous for its picturesque streets filled with historic Greek Revival row houses and early American architecture, in 2014. Matthews, a third-year Harvard medical...

Room of the Day: Custom Storage and Furnishings 'Rock' This Living Room (6 photos)

Danielle and Stephen Krupa love all the fast-paced activity that New York City has to offer, especially the live music. The living room of their Soho loft needed to better accommodate their family's get-up-and-go lifestyle. Originally built in 1895, the once-commercial fourth-story loft was converted...