Articles by Bryan Anthony

The holidays can be a joyful time of year, but they can also be stressful. And when you run your own home remodeling or design firm, there are a lot of moving pieces to balance to help your employees and customers keep their spirits up throughout the …

When you run your own remodeling or outdoor business, finding ways to work smarter rather than harder isn’t just good for the bottom line, it’s also good for your well-being. We asked pros to share the strategies they use to make their businesses run …

When you run your own design business, finding ways to work smarter rather than harder isn’t just good for the bottom line, it’s also good for your well-being. We asked pros to share the strategies they use to make their businesses run smoothly and ef…

To run your design business as efficiently and profitably as possible, it’s important to take on projects and customers that are a good fit. It’s also useful to determine as quickly as possible whether a project is a match, so no one wastes their time…

Having a constant stream of new projects in the pipeline is a goal of many design business owners. But new projects don’t have to mean new clients. Building a list of loyal clients that turn to you again and again over the years is a way to ensure you…

White and wood is a winning material combination that’s hard to resist. But if you really want to turn up the drama, consider adding black elements to the mix. Black countertops, tiles and fixtures in the following bathroom remodels add striking contr…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved entry photos uploaded to Houzz in 2022.Depending on its location and use, a home entry can take on many forms. Front entrances are often meant to make a memorable first impression, while side entrances a…

When compiling a list of can’t-miss shower features, we turned to the pros for advice. We asked bathroom designers and remodelers on Houzz to share the shower features they confidently recommend to homeowners and why. Here are the eight shower element…

If you like the clean, crisp look of white exteriors but don’t want your house to feel too stark or sterile, an off-white paint might be the perfect solution. Off-white is a neutral exterior color that works well for a wide range of house styles.We as…

Some homeowners worry about losing resale value when removing a bathtub, especially if it’s the only tub in the house. But for those who rarely use their tub, it can seem like a waste of valuable space. In these bathroom remodels, designers used the e…