Are you worried about your kids staying indoors with too much screen time? Studies find that between their phones, computers, and tablets, kids are spending up to seven hours a day staring at screens. As a parent, you want your child to be … read more

When our babies are experiencing stress, they need to borrow our mature brain to return to a safe, regulated state. Babies can experience stress for all kinds of reasons. Stress can happen when babies have a physical need for feeding, hydration, temperature regulation, … read more

Therry Frey and Michael Harrison love to travel to new and old favorite places each year. But the rest of the time, they spend hours out in their gardens, which are best described as luscious. Seven years ago, this well-traveled couple moved to … read more

Twenty years ago, it was commonplace to see Pyrex as the dog’s outside drinking bowl. A decade later, that same Pyrex bowl might have been on the auction block for hundreds. Today, it’s still collectible, but the Pyrex trend peak has diminished as … read more

Whether hosting a backyard barbecue or a birthday bash, your lawn is the perfect spot for outdoor entertainment. To create the right atmosphere, all you need are some simple decorations and an understanding of layouts to create a relaxing space that maximizes fun, … read more

These pages of brilliant baths are filled with inspiring ideas (and incredible photographs) that will have you rethinking the form and function of your own baths. We’re highlighting styles ranging from quiet and modern to timelessly traditional. But, they all have one thing … read more

There is a lot to think about when designing and selecting materials for a bathroom project. As with any project, the first step is to define your needs, overall objectives and budget. Most homeowners need better bathroom storage and more counter space, but … read more

Nobody likes getting their electric bill — especially when their energy costs are higher than expected. Worst of all is when individual households can’t pinpoint exactly how they spent so much energy when there’s no immediately obvious underlying cause. The fact is that … read more

For Christie and Tom Jones, building their dream home was more than a construction project — it was the start of a legacy they hope to pass down to family for generations to come. Today, the Joneses are proud homeowners of a three-cottage, … read more