Articles by Laura Gaskill

The first crisp day, the first red leaf, the sky a richer shade of blue, the yellow school bus making its stops again — as signs of fall begin to pop up all around, take this opportunity to slow down and savor the little things that make the season me…

Wondering if it’s time to hire an interior design pro? If you have a project that you’d love to see completed — whether it’s a single room or an entire house — getting an interior designer on the case might just be the best thing for your (design) san…

The leaves are falling, the farmers markets are bustling and the cozy comforts of home beckon — it must be October. Make the most of this month’s bountiful harvest, get some exercise raking leaves in the brisk air, and button down your house in prepar…

Whether you’re tackling a kitchen remodel with the help of a kitchen designer, architect or contractor,…

Whether you’re tackling a bathroom remodel with the help of a bathroom designer, architect or contractor,…

Whether you’re tackling a bathroom remodel with the help of a bathroom designer, an architect or a contractor,…

Wondering if it’s time to hire a design-build firm? Unlike the more traditional path (known as “design, bid, build”), which involves hiring a designer and a builder separately, hiring a design-build firm gives you design and construction services unde…

Whether you’re a beginning baker setting up your kitchen for the first time or an avid baker attempting to downsize — or you just hope to tame those overstuffed cupboards and drawers — this guide is a good place to start. If you own only the 15 items …

The pantry is the workhorse of the kitchen. It helps you when you need to get dinner (or breakfast or lunch) on the table and keeps ingredients fresh and cool. But like all hardworking spaces, it can get a little (or a lot) disorganized. Gather inspir…

Wondering if it’s time to hire a landscape architect? These are licensed and trained professionals who design and plan outdoor spaces that are made for living. If you’re thinking about designing your outdoor dream space, want to add value to your home…