Tampa Bay Homes Guide

personally-designed kitchen and refreshed laundry room revive a historic Los Angeles home “After” photos by Madeline Tolle for Sweeten Homeowners: Chrissy, a costume designer in the film industry, and Matt, a

> A damaged floor can be fixed invisibly with a patch from the same material Q: How do you repair vinyl flooring? Ours tore when we moved out an old

> An eco-friendly floor that’s also easy on the feet It’s bad enough to have to get up in the morning, let alone get up and experience the icy shock

> iStock Read this guide to compare four different materials and approaches to decide how to build your retaining wall. More than problem-solvers, retaining walls also have a sculptural quality

> iStock We rounded up our best retaining wall ideas so you decide what is the best type of retaining wall for your backyard. Nature’s uneven terrain has its charm

Yes, revised estimates are possible, but be ready to compromise and collaborate So you’ve received a remodeling estimate from your Sweeten general contractor. What if the total exceeds your budget—can

> iStock Cutting granite for kitchen countertops whether indoors or outdoors—is a DIY-able job. But there are some caveats to consider before getting started. Looking to cut new granite countertops

> iStock The basics of hydroponics explained—plus the pros and cons of gardening without soil. What Is Hydroponics? Hydroponics (hydro = water and ponics = working) uses water and nutrients

This Sweeten contractor in Miami loves to see customer satisfaction at the end of his projects! At Sweeten, the experts in our network are experienced contractors and design pros we’d be thrilled to have working in

> iStock Hot tub leaks are tough to track down, and the confined quarters make them tough to fix. But, with a game plan and the right tools and products,