Allison E. Beatty

What will it cost? Many people dislike asking that question for fear of seeming too thrifty. When it comes to buying a house, however, it is a question that has...

Mention the word sunroom and most people instantly picture a room filled with plenty of glass. In fact, the windows sometimes can make or break the overall sunroom experience. Whether...

Gary Hayden is the vice chairman of a committee that oversees radiant heating development with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers. He has about 16 years of...

Tired of your traditional kitchen with the heavy carved molding and the multiple glazes on the cabinets? Not quite ready for the cold, harsh lines of a contemporary kitchen? The...

Granite still rules supreme on the kitchen countertop, but there are several viable alternatives. While many of today's home builders offer granite countertops as standard items, many homes also can...

Patio or deck? That's the question many home buyers consider as they plan their outdoor space. When given the choice, buyers should examine the lot configuration, the layout of the...

When laying out a patio, it is important to know what will go on it. Do you have a 36-inch grill or a large rectangular table? Do you plan to...

Wondering what type of material to use for your patio? There are so many choices that the decision can be overwhelming. Do you like traditional red bricks under your feet...

As kitchens evolve into multiple cooking and food preparation areas, many people are finding that one sink is not enough. In households where two people are working in the kitchen...

Want to spice up your kitchen? Look to the island countertop, where mixing and matching, with unique materials, is becoming the norm. The kitchen island has evolved into the main...