Home Grown

Nail Your Curb Appeal: Mediterranean Style

8 characteristics of Mediterranean style curb appeal.

Laura Gaskill, Houzz,

Dynamic Duo

Color combinations to try for a beautiful two-tone exterior.

Jennifer Ott, Houzz,

Maximize Your Small Space

Use these ten decorating moves to squeeze more out of a small space.

Laura Gaskill, Houzz,

Painting Bookshelves

5 ways to transform the look of your bookcase and the room with a little bit of paint.

Laura Gaskill, Houzz,

Decorating for Kids with Nature and Blue Hues

Houzz Study Shows Kids Love Nature Themes and the Blue Bedrooms.

Erin Carlyle, Houzz,

Add Shade with American Basswood

American basswood gives shade to your yard and the fragrant flowers provide forage for pollinators.

Heather Holm, Houzz,

Out with the Bad, In with the Good (Bugs)

How to say goodbye to bad garden pests and welcome the good guys.

Matt Kilburn, Houzz,

Beat the Heat

9 ways to create shade to beat the outdoor heat.

Steve Asbell, Houzz,

How to Combat Soggy Soil

With the Florida summer rains, our gardens can become swampy–use these tips to improve drainage.

Steve Asbell, Houzz,

Ditch the Ditch

Your guide to creating a realistic dry creek bed.

Jay Sifford, Houzz,

6 Stunning Summer Outdoor Rooms

Dominic Bagnato, Houzz, Marie Bagnato, Houzz,

6 Stylish Disguises for the Air Conditioner

Mariana Pickering, Houzz,

6 Trees Great for Creating Shade

Tiffany Carboni, Houzz,

How to Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Minus Mosquitos

Katherine Caviness, Houzz,

6 Water-Saving Projects for Your Backyard

Annie Thornton, Houzz,

First-Hand Insights From a Hurricane Survivor

Lisa Frederick, Houzz,

6 Stylish Outdoor Banquette Ideas

Mary Jo Bowling, Houzz,

How to Create a Storm Evacuation Plan

Lisa Frederick, Houzz,

How to Deal With Flood Water Damage to Your Home

Know what to do in the event of a flood in your home.

Clark Harris, Houzz,

How to Choose the Right Cabana or Covered Patio for Your Home

Make sure you're covered this summer with the right shaded outdoor space for your home.

Matt Clawson, Houzz,

Lower Your Energy Bill in the Heat of Summer

12 ways to cool your home that helps reduce your energy use and lower bills.

Shawn Gauthier, Houzz,

Shades of Style

9 window shades that pop with style and will help keep your home cool.

Jess McBride, Houzz,

Indoor Gardening

Bring your garden indoors with these 7 design ideas.

Courtney Olander, Houzz,

Indoor Herbs

How to grow and maintain an indoor herb garden.

Noelle Johnson, Houzz,