Bangkok studio Touch Architect has created French Kitsch III, a patisserie in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, with a design that references French cathedrals and pastries. The 360-square-metre board-marked concrete building was informed by an idea of Frenchness that drew on many…

Pruning, which involves shaping and thinning a tree or shrub by selectively cutting branches, is an essential gardening practice. It’s the key to healthy plants that produce more blooms—and in the case of fruit trees, bear more fruit. Yet for beginners,…

For many families, the kitchen is the social hub of the home, so it’s important that you clean often. Some areas of your kitchen will require consistent attention, such as the counters. Others, like larger appliances such as the refrigerator…

Floral prints are everywhere this summer, much to interior designers’ delight. “We never shy away from a good floral pattern,” Ashley Ferguson, the founder of Ashley Ferguson Interiors, says. “Florals can make a space feel vibrant and warm.” If you’re eager…

When it comes time to buy new appliances, figuring out what to do with old appliances can be a stressor that you don’t anticipate. Appliances break, they wear out, and sometimes you just want to replace them with something more…

There are many types and shapes of roofs for the home, garage, or even a stand-alone shed. However, a gable roof isn’t always the right choice for the home. Use this guide to learn what a gable roof is and…