Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Home Improved is news and information center for home renovation and DIY enthusiasts. The hub offers a mix of articles and videos from across Gannett with tips and advice for how to upgrade and main ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 50th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish their tale of buying and renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first ...

A well done staircase can be a timeless centerpiece for the home. Staircases should be eye-catching and blend effortlessly into the home’s existing architecture. Bland, worn, outdated staircases can ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the fourth installment of This Ugly House, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish this tale of a hands-on renovation of a wood-frame house in Bed Stuy. See the ...

A staircase is more than just a functional component of a home; it’s a statement piece that adds elegance and character to any space. The typical American homeowner pays $2,200 to install a new ...

In this episode we begin the rebuild of the staircase, with one major hiccup. With only 7 weeks left to Finish Before the Baby Comes, this could be a huge set back.

When my wife and I bought our house a few years ago, we were delighted by its century-old charm. Then I fell down the stairs—more than once. Upon sober inspection, it turned out our vintage stairs, ...