Articles by Laura Gaskill

Wondering if it’s time to hire an architect? Architects are highly trained, licensed professionals who design buildings and often oversee their construction. If you are thinking of remodeling, adding on or building from scratch, an architect might be …

Is it any wonder that homework seems to get done more often on a comfy sofa or at a bustling kitchen island than in a dedicated hidden-away study space? Being closer to the action of the household means it’s easier to ask questions and get help — a de…

Is it any wonder that homework seems to get done more often on a comfy sofa or at a bustling kitchen island than in a dedicated hidden-away study space? Being closer to the action of the household means it’s easier to ask questions and get help — a de…

Wet towels and dirty clothes dumped on the floor, the sink littered with products, soap scum caked on every surface … In the daily rush to get out the door, the bathroom often fares the worst (and that’s not even mentioning the really grubby stuff). B…

Being able to live in your own home as you grow older is certainly an appealing option — and with the right preparation it can be possible to create a safe and comfortable space that supports you now and in the future. If you’re thinking about aging i…

Being able to live in your own home as you grow older is certainly an appealing option — and with the right preparation it can be possible to create a safe and comfortable space that supports you now and in the future. If you’re thinking about aging i…

The beginning of a new year (and decade) is a wonderful time to make a fresh start at home. If you’d like to feel more organized but don’t have the time, energy or need for a top-to-bottom tidying spree, any one of these 10 projects could be just enou…

Have you noticed that the state of your kitchen can make a huge difference in how your entire home feels? When things aren’t running as they should,…

When you’re remodeling a bathroom built for two, whether with the help of a bathroom designer, architect or contractor,…

With an entire new year ahead of you, decluttering your home may not seem so hard. But after January, when that new year energy begins to wane, the prospect of tackling such a big project tends to overwhelm. Enter your New Year Clutter-Clearing Plan, …