HGTVOn “Home Town,” Erin and Ben Napier work hard to renovate homes with their clients’ styles in mind. But not everyone knows the best way to decorate their house, so the Napiers must often intervene to make sure the space turns out great. In the Season 7 episode “Windy City to City Beautiful,” the Napiers meet Karen and John, a couple who are mov...

Singkham/iStockThose enormous bags lining the aisles aren’t just tripping hazards—they’re also well-calibrated mixtures designed to protect and enrich your plants and and boost your curb appeal with minimal effort. Here’s the lowdown on all things mulch, including types of mulch, how much mulch you need, and more. Get ready to pamper your plantings...

Happy Trails Photography by CJMcKendry/iStockWaterfront property is pricey, but you can create your own if you know how to build a pond! And unless the body of water you want is truly massive, this can definitely be a DIY project that most homeowners can do with a little elbow grease. So if you’ve been pining for a pond, here’s how (and where) to d...

Realtor.comTo sell or to lease? It’s the question Guy Attal, president of clothier Fabrizio Gianni, has been asking himself for more than two decades. Right now, the answer is pointing toward a possible sale. Attal’s star-studded estate in Beverly Hills, CA, recently reappeared on the market for $22,950,000. The 1.38-acre property in the swankiest ...

Getty ImagesOne of the reasons many homebuyers are drawn to buying a brand-new home is that they often get to choose many of the home’s features to suit their tastes. With a resale home, you pretty much get the place as is. But with new construction, you can call the shots on countertops, fixtures, flooring, paint colors, and so much more to make y...