Tampa Bay Homes Guide

> Master Electrician This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman started in the trades while watching his carpenter father and growing up around the construction industry. After purchasing their first

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

> 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

> 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 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,

> Lisa Platt Our 2021 Cottage Community Idea House is actually two houses—and part of a ten-home pocket neighborhood being developed in Norwalk, CT. Here’s a sneak peek!   Inside a

> iStock Read this guide to learn how to avoid the inconvenience of a clogged drain by properly disposing of your cooking and frying oils. If you enjoy the flavor

> Peter and Maria Hoey Learn what it takes to make room in your home for mom and dad—or members of the younger generation­—by adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

These classic Colonial kitchen renovations show interiors ready for modern-day life Above) The 1919 Colonial of Sweeten homeowners Amanda and Cory The quaintness of Colonial-style homes is undeniable. Usually marked