The arrival of springtime means warm, sunny weather, but also the opportunity to get those gardens in shape for a wonderful bloom. Besides giving you a way to enjoy the outdoors, gardens provide plenty of benefits.

For the busy professional, an office at home is often non-negotiable. With designs that are both efficient and elegant, these quiet, contemplative spaces may well increase productivity and inspire new ideas.

The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but outdoor space is the lung, the place to breathe. Life on the front porch is making a comeback, design in the backyard is breaking the rules. Homeowners are cozying up under pergolas and out on balconies overlooking skylines. This is life without walls.

After a long grey winter, the spring has finally arrived and with that, the natural bright and pastel colors of spring begin to reveal themselves in the form of blooming greenery, blue skies, and sunlight. Adding a touch of spring to your home in the form of paint not only boosts your mood, but your productivity as well.

Sturdy and stately, brick residences can trace their origins back to 3500 B.C., when the first fired brick allowed for the creation of permanent structures. Simultaneously durable and beautiful, brick homes have a special allure due to their environmental friendliness, energy efficiency, easy maintenance, and enduring style.