Sure, your pool is great for a refreshing dip, but it can also be a focal point of your yard and the perfect backdrop to any patio party you host. Make the most of your pool area this summer with some ...

N.J. home makeover is a regular feature on NJ.com that showcases designer, contractor and DIY renovations, large and small. To submit your renovation for consideration, email home@starledger.com with ...

When both of their sons went off to college, Lisa and Pat Baynham decided to downsize to a two-story brick house in Metairie. The layout worked for them, with the majority of the living area on the ...

WITH all the hype about the upcoming Barbie movie, one homeowner has taken Barbie mania to the next level. She revealed her patio and backyard Barbie Dreamhouse makeover, where even her doggie pool is ...

Claire Herthum Major and her husband, Rich, searched for months for a mid-century modern house. “Janet Schwartz, from C.J. Brown, took us to quite a few, but the ones she showed us had already been ...