Sponsored by Texture A quartz crystal chandelier hangs from a faceted, geometric ceiling. Wall-to-wall windows look out on a lawn of trees, and a low arrangement of lilies, roses and hydrangeas sits on the marble counter. It's the kind of...

Sponsored by Synergy One Lending Buying your first home comes with a lot of unknowns … and a lot of myths. How much do you actually need for a down payment? Does your credit score make or break your chances? Does...

Sponsored by Riverside Custom Cabinets For years, the entertainment center was a fancy word for a living room shelf to hold the TV. Today it's a full-wall interior design focal point, built around the room, that houses the family’s audio,...

Sponsored by Synergy One Lending There's a conversation Doug Bickley has had more times than he can count. A renter sits across from him, arms crossed, convinced that buying a home is out of reach—too expensive, too complicated, too risky. Then...

Sponsored by Louisiana Turf Company Picture stepping out your back door into a space that feels less like a backyard and more like a private retreat. Perfectly manicured turf. A custom-designed putting green that rolls true like a championship course....

Sponsored by Riverside Custom Cabinets Kitchens and living rooms get the big renovation budgets. But the laundry room, visited every day by every member of the household, is often an afterthought. Donnie Kogel, owner of Riverside Custom Cabinets, has spent years...

Sponsored by Riverside Custom Cabinets Donnie Kogel, owner of Riverside Custom Cabinets, says he turns customers’ dream kitchens and baths into reality. While big-box stores make it look simple—pick, order and install a prefab preference—homeowners who choose custom cabinets quickly realize...

Sponsored by NelsonB REFRESHING Your Floors & More When rugs or carpets get soiled or stained in high-traffic areas, or a favorite sofa starts to look a little too live-in, or the bathroom tile and grout get dark and dingy, many...