Winning Resolve
We all make New Year's resolutions around the first of January, but only a handful of us wind up keeping them. This year our resolution was to help you overcome all the little obstacles that the game of life throws your way.
By Coleen Armstrong and Sue Goldberg
January 2008

Finding Your Fireplace Match
Even wood-burning purists can be tempted by the ease and low maintenance of heat-efficient, direct-vent gas fireplaces and the astonishingly realistic flames of the newer electric units. What type of fireplace unit is best for you? Check our descriptions and find out.
By Sue Goldberg

Custom Builder Q & A
Custom builders are like the homes they design: No two are exactly the same. Each builder has a different opinion about the marketplace, a unique perspective on the process and a personal vision of what makes a house a home. We collected questions from our readers and posed the most interesting to some of the area’s top builders.
By Jennifer Hogan Redmond
October 2006

Behind the Drywall: Forget Sensual Cabinet Glazes. What's Sexy Now is Great Mechanics
People tend to prioritize cosmetics over mechanics. Spending money on the things you can't see will make you a happier homeowner because it will help you live more efficiently and comfortably. Our experts offer their advice for keeping a happy home.
By Coleen Armstrong I Photography By Ryan Kurtz
July 2008

Decades of Kitchen Design
Decade by decade, it’s easy to spot the hallmarks of each era in kitchen design. Here’s what to look for…and then what to do when you find it.
By Coleen Armstrong
September 2008
 
The Remodling Hit List
Experts say these are the top projects for 2010.
By Amy Knueven
March 2010