Michelle Brunner
How to Deep Clean Your House
Go beyond the weekly dust swipe-and-sweep and gear up for what pros call a "deep cleaning." Read our tips for deep cleaning your living room, bathroom, kitchen and laundry appliances.
Bathroom Before and After: Kid-Friendly Remodel
Swapping adjacent bath and laundry locations allows for a smarter layout and fresh finishes
Create a Provence-Inspired Patio
South-of-France flair meets casual West Coast style in this open-air dining room that’s equal parts elegant and easygoing
From Cramped Bath to Relaxing Retreat
A shed dormer bumpout creates more breathing room in a tight, low-ceilinged bath
Adding a Wet-Room Shower Space to a Master Suite
A bathroom addition offers the opportunity for an open and inviting shower space
No-Fail Color Combos to Make Any Space a Work of Art
Perplexed by palettes? Fan decks got you flummoxed? Choosing color schemes to refresh your rooms needn’t be daunting. Consider the no-fail, four-color combos we’ve gathered here—from muted pastels to bold brights, they’re sure to turn any space into a work of art
Photoshop Redo: Giving a Boxy Colonial Charm
A reworked entry porch adds curb appeal and character to a no-frills facade
Master Bath as a Grown-Up Getaway
Relocating the master bath away from the kid zone allows for a spacious, light-filled master-suite retreat
35 Stylish Ideas for Mudrooms and Drop Zones
From bare-bones to built-out, see our mudroom storage ideas for creating a stylish spot for coats, shoes, bags—and more—right where you need it most
Create a Jewel-Box Dining Room
Pattern play and a color scheme worthy of a Fabergé egg create a lively gathering space that's traditional but not staid