What do we do with ugly, unused land in the hearts of our cities? You could camp there, of course – but the real c…
Housing
The Not So Mighty McMansion. RIP.
Somewhere along the way, America the Beautiful land of the free, has morphed into Home of the big, bigger and biggest. D…
The Green Brownstone: An Oxymoron?
It was during a springtime stroll past rows of charming brownstones shaded by big flowering trees that made me fall in l…
Huntsville Hero: The House That Dan Phillips Built
We’ve heard the frustrated cries of cash-strapped friends: “I want my home to be more energy-efficient but i…
An Inconvenient Roof: Al Gore’s Controversial Lodgings
From the Hill… I just couldn’t let this one go by. And it pains me to bring it up. But let’s talk abou…
Rent Now, Sell Later? The Benefits In a Still Shaky Market
A Bay Area family talks of moving to Portland, Oregon where they have friends and family and can secure a nice-size hous…
10 DIY Tips for Redecorating on the Cheap
It’s tough to re-feather the nest during hard times. That’s why the home design industry is struggling not t…
Ad Urges Consumers Who Can’t Buy a House to Refill the One They Got
“It’s funny how new furniture has a way of restoring people,” says the sweet, pastel-coated spread (ab…