Jamie Gold Contributor

As the weather gets cooler and daylight hours get shorter, our thoughts start turning toward the holidays. (There are only 65 days to Thanksgiving, after all!) That inevitably gets us pondering our holiday hosting plans. How many guests should we invite to our table? What should we serve? Do we need to make any changes

There’s tremendous interest from American homeowners in making their living spaces healthier, safer and more resilient, but many are holding off on starting projects, according to home improvement platform Houzz in its latest survey. “One in seven homeowners has put their home renovation project on hold (15%),” according to results from its online survey published

I’ve had clients snap photos of resort features on their phones to share in project planning meetings when they experience a new amenity that feels both amazing and achievable. Saunas and steam showers fit that description, and are among the amenities sought by an increasing number of wellness-focused homeowners. I reached out to three professionals

There are many ways to track home design trends. One of the best is considering what retailers are seeing specifiers and homeowners purchasing – especially retailers that cater to both professional and consumer clientele across the country, like the Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery chain and its Build with Ferguson website. Here are five

Hurricanes, tornadoes and floods likely drive more headlines, but severe heat waves are actually the most dangerous weather events humans face. According to Scientific American, they’re deadlier than the other three hazards combined. There’s plenty of reporting about the effects extreme heat has on our bodies, and even on our mental health, but what about

Many of the 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies don’t realize that changes to their home environment can ease their discomfort. Most of the messaging they see – especially the countless advertisements – focuses on medication. There are other options, and they generally don’t come with potential health-related side effects. I interviewed three experts

My parents were in their 20s when they bought their first home. It was the 1950s, Midcentury Modern, (my mother’s favorite furniture style) was just modern, and the house, a Dutch colonial in Brooklyn with four bedrooms, one full bath and two half baths, cost them about $25,000. That would be about $285,000 today, adjusted

Millions of American children and teens are heading back to school this season. While much of their academic success can be credited to their parents, teachers, guidance counselors and educational materials, the importance of their home environment should not be understated. Whether a brand new kindergartener or a graduating class of 2024 senior, having the

Millions of American children and teens are heading back to school this season. While much of their academic success can be credited to their parents, teachers, guidance counselors and educational materials, the importance of their home environment should not be understated. Whether a brand new kindergartener or a graduating class of 2024 senior, having the

This is shaping up to be the hottest summer on record, with triple digit temperature spikes around the nation. That spells extreme health and safety risks for people who work outdoors, as well as for those who run, cycle and hike or, sadly, find themselves homeless. According to the Centers for Disease Control, those most