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Inspired by conscientious homeowners and innovative design ideas, find out some solutions for smarter, more sustainable water use.

Want a Water-Wise Home? How One San Francisco Family Made a Lasting Change

Built in the early 1800s, it's steeped in history.

Former bakehouse overlooking glistening river for sale in Devon

Just make sure you don’t choose an invasive variety.

This Low-Maintenance Plant Will Make Your Garden a Lush and Fragrant Haven

Live out your castaway dreams in style.

Need to Get Away? 6 Maldives Resorts That Will Abandon You on an Uninhabited Island Live out your castaway dreams in style at these six resorts in the Maldives.

The end of summer means it's time to clean up the garden and get it into working shape. Here's what to do to prepare it for seasons ahead.

Your End of Summer Garden Bootcamp: 7 Things to Do Right Now

The laundry room can be a dumping zone. A professional organizer shares the must-haves to keep the space decluttered and streamlined.

The 6 Must-Haves for a More Organized Laundry Room, According to an Expert

9/11 - NEVER FORGET!

It is not just the tragedy of September 11, 2001 that we must remember, but the feeling of unity that we felt on September 12, 2001.

The actress’s onetime Cape Cod-style home is now up for sale in the Mandeville Canyon enclave of L.A.'s Brentwood neighborhood.

Kate Beckinsale’s Former L.A. Home Can Be Yours for $4.3 Million

The home at 6166 Ramirez Canyon Road in Malibu, listed for $6.4 million, has a unique style and multiple outdoor spaces with Pacific Ocean views.

Inside a $6.4 Million Home With Exclusive Access to Malibu’s Famed Paradise Cove Beach

Exposure: Some shade is essential in warmer zones, but even in the North, Virginia persicaria (P. virginiana) appreciates afternoon shade and wind protection. Soil: While most species are tolerant of…

Everything You Need to Know About Persicaria - Fine Gardening This controversial genus can go very good or very bad in the garden. Learn everything you need to know about growing persicaria, here.

Retired New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has decided to pass his 20-acre estate to the highest bidder, with offers expected to start at between $2 million to $4 million.

An NFL Legend’s Custom Vacation Retreat in Montana Is Heading to Auction This Month Retired New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is selling his 20-acre estate near Whitefish, Montana, to the highest bidder.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a national parks veteran, you'll find everything you need here to plan the perfect adventure.

National Parks

Through the process of limiting her color palette, a gardener discovers a world of possibilities in pinks and yellows

Color Coordinating in Susan's Front Garden - Fine Gardening Explore Susan Warde's garden palette of pink and yellow blooms in St. Paul, Minnesota, creating a vibrant and inviting landscape setting.

One family's countryside oasis shows that the future's secret to comfortable living could be from an initial approach to home construction.

Couple shares inside look at stunning, Scandinavian-inspired eco-home: 'Comfortable living and impressive energy efficiency, regardless of the regional climate'

The home in Oakland by architect Roger Lee exudes his signature style with clean lines and a seamless integration with its natural surroundings.

A Bay Area Home Crafted by Cult-Favorite Architect Roger Lee Lists for $1.8 Million

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As summer winds down, it’s time to get your home ready for cooler weather. Take advantage of the last warm days to tackle some key tasks and prep for fall. From checking your heating system to cleaning the gutters, make sure everything’s in top shape before the chill sets in. 🍂

PRO TIP: Early Fall is the best time of year to fill in bare spots and seed your yard!

How Far Is Too Far With Home Staging?
Here are six tips to ease possible tension with sellers when staging their home.
By:
Barbara Ballinger
Staging, Design & Architecture

How Far Is Too Far With Home Staging? Here are six tips to ease possible tension with sellers when staging their home.

6 Top Outdoor Projects Homeowners Are Taking On
Homeowners continue to focus on curb appeal, targeting improvements for the front and back yards.
By:
Melissa Dittmann Tracey
Remodeling, Design & Architecture

6 Top Outdoor Projects Homeowners Are Taking On Homeowners continue to focus on curb appeal, targeting improvements for the front and back yards.

Are you looking at your small backyard this summer and wondering how you can transform it into a space you can enjoy?

Bringing The "POP" Into Your Small Backyard

End os Summer Getaway weekend a comprehensive list of 17 places throughout California to head out and enjoy.

End Of Summer Getaways

From leaf peeping to gigcations, these are the most popular fall travel trends to watch for in the autumn season of 2024.

These Are the Fall Travel Trends Everyone's Talking About Right Now

Breathing new life into a 1700s Litchfield County pile, Elizabeth Roberts Architects employed its contemporary approach without sacrificing any character

This Cozy Connecticut Farmhouse Ups the Ante on Countryside Living

The Bel Air residence features disappearing walls of glass, open mountaintop views and a guest house.

This $26 Million Contemporary Mansion in L.A. Is Perched High Above Stone Canyon Reservoir The contemporary home 1910 Bel Air Road, for sale at $26 million, has an indoor-outdoor floor plan with epic views over Stone Canyon Reservoir.

Residents of Tristan da Cunha, located in the South Atlantic Ocean and 1,514 miles from the closest inhabited place, talk with AD about building homes on such an isolated island

Life on the Most Remote Human Settlement in the World

Celebrate the strength in every hand that builds our dreams—Happy Labor Day!" An inspiring message to honor Labor day 2024

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On the 18th hole of the Pebble Beach Golf Links, the sale of former MLB owner John Moores' California home is the priciest ever in Monterey County.

A Former MLB Team Owner’s Pebble Beach Estate Sells for a Record $45 Million

Top design experts like Sergio Molho of WSDG and Nate Berkus talk everything from location to wiring for optimizing your WFH areas.

How to Make Your Home Office More Stylish, According to Design Experts

The courtyard gardens of Puglia in Italy inspired this serene outdoor space.

Before & After: ‘We wanted to create a relaxing garden oasis’

A gardeners island oasis full of vibrant colors, container plantings, and eclectic garden art

Pamela’s Container Garden on Fidalgo Island - Fine Gardening Discover a beautiful garden on Fidalgo Island with a mix of perennials and container plants, creating a cozy and enchanting outdoor space.