The slowdown in the residential real estate market, a crucial cog in the American economy, is threatening sectors like home improvement and storage.
Category: Home Repairs and Improvements
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What’s Better Than a Tiny Island Cabin? Two, Side by Side.
For years, the antique cottage off the coast of Washington had served her well. But with grandchildren on the way, she needed a little extra space.
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In Northern Ireland, a Couple Grapples With Renovating a Run-down Victorian
In Northern Ireland, one couple grappled with a problem familiar to families everywhere: How to get more space without spending too much money.
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He Wanted the Boldest Colors in His Home. The Reason: He’s Colorblind.
Fire-engine red, cobalt blue and a futuristic vibe: There’s nothing indistinct or ambiguous about this Manhattan condominium.
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Is This the Year of the Bunk Bed? Some Designers Think So.
“We’re pretty much doing a bunk room in every house we work on.” Here’s how they do it.
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How to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays Like a Pro
Whether you’re a minimalist, a maximalist or agnostic about holiday decorating, these designers have some suggestions for you.
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Their Cape Cod Home Isn’t Small, but Its Carbon Footprint Is
One Massachusetts couple decided to use the most cutting-edge green technologies in their new beach house. It was more challenging than they expected.
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A Swiss Home So Well Designed It Needs Just One Door
Thanks to a series of pivoting panels, the Geneva apartment can be reconfigured for remote work or parties: “We only have one door, and that’s our front door.”
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How a Hallmark Holiday Movie Screenwriter Got Her Dream House
A Hallmark Channel screenwriter shares her secret for prevailing over all-cash offers: “Maybe what I do for a living gave me a little bit of an advantage.”
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His Architect Said the Site Was No Good, So He Built the Project Himself
The South Korean ceramist Hun-Chung Lee taught himself design and construction, creating a collection of small buildings as impressive as his artwork.
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Tired of Waiting to Buy, They Redesigned Their Brooklyn Rental
In the process, a family discovered the joy of living in the present — and how much you can do to personalize a home that you may not be in forever.