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.