After a damaging storm, it can be hard to find a contractor who will repair your home right away. Although it's tempting to rush into a contract with the first available builder or handyman, it's very… More

Your closets, pantry and cabinets are stuffed. Where can you find more storage? Here are seven great solutions for the kitchen that you may not have considered. #1: Find a niche… •… More

So there's just a few days left 'til Christmas. Rather than offer my own holiday gift guide, I'd like to point you to some incredibly thoughtful and creative lists curated by friends and colleagues this… More

Gone are the days that grand light fixtures are reserved only for spacious foyers or formal dining rooms (thank goodness, as most of us have neither). With today’s eclectic home design styles,… More

It's not a great time for the housing industry but it's always a great time for gingerbread. In a clever spin on a treasured holiday tradition, modern home plans company Hometta has unveiled an irresistible… More

Kathy takes remodeling seriously.   Kathy is an award-winning journalist whose expertise is homes, design and remodels. Her blog began on the LA TImes but moved to its own home -- she continues to write… More