The formula for a perfect summer retreat, according to Andy Grover and Dan Mazzarini, starts with three essentials: a view of the water, a cozy fireplace, and a sparkling pool. They ought to know—as a ...

Before starting any renovation project it's important to decide on a budget, including where to save and where to splurge. When my partner and I were planning the renovations on the 1970s ranch house ...

When my husband and I bought our 1970s-era ranch house, it featured two adjacent living spaces (one used to be a garage, and the old homeowners added carpet). They were only connected by a tiny dining ...