Back yard offers lure of the lake
Couple brings their love of Lake Cumberland to their Kettering back yard in an outdoor remodel
Home remodel goes classic with a twist
Josh and Christine Kommer bought their Indian Hill home two years ago, ready to leave behind their cramped life in Chicago. The home, built in 1964, had the expansive yard…
Changing gears
We all love to eat the traditional fried chicken and biscuits with apple butter, and maybe enjoy the occasional beer while watching the race or listening to it on the…
New home is historic homage
New home offers a touch of character and history in this cozy Dayton farmhouse
For the love of backsplashes
We seem to have developed a love affair with the backsplash. Once deemed as the protector of the wall behind your cooktop or sink, the backsplash has now become one…
New patio is set in stone
After an extensive renovation to the interior of their home impacted their existing patio space, one Upper Arlington couple decided that was the catalyst they needed to begin planning a…
My friend Pat’s kitchen
A few years ago, I toured more than 30 homes for sale in Newport’s Historic East Row District. While I found this neighborhood charming, I had no plans to move…
New home is historic homage
New home offers a touch of character and history in this cozy Dayton farmhouse
Craftsman charm
Seminole Heights is widely known for its historic Craftsman-style bungalows. These charming, 20th century homes dot the streets of the community, in varying styles and colors. Their distinctive architectural details,…
Crushing on velvet
If the word velvet conjures up thoughts of Graceland, Liberace or your grandmother’s sofa, fear not. For this luxuriously plush fabric has taken on a different feel to make a…
A dream come true
It takes courage and a bit of luck to pack up and move from a beautiful home in Cheval and start fresh in a new abode. But after enjoying a…
Kit home gets a new kitchen
Nature flows in from every angle in this eight-sided space
A home for the ages
All the stars were aligned when this couple decided to move back to their hometown of Murrysville and build a house on their family-owned farm. The 20-acre farm is one…
The yearlong summer
Gary McGuirk is opening his pool early this year. He has to. Every day since he closed the pool last fall, his three-year-old twin daughters have asked him if they…
Custom home boasts rustic elegance
It was the desire to have a front porch that sealed Zita Billmann’s decision to build a custom home. Billmann, a real estate agent, searched for five years to find…
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