REMODELING

Whimsical, inventive, and ideal for playing make believe, this upgraded basement is the perfect place for a kid to be a kid (or maybe a woodland fairy?). Colorado-based designer Liz Finkelstein overhauled this once dull space into an enchanted “indoor forest” playroom. The finished room now features real—and climbable!—Aspen trees, glowing lights, and more playful details, according to Houzz. Before, the room was a basic basement that lacked proper storage and any sort of aesthetic appeal. The homeowners wanted a…

Wish your walls could talk? Even the most modest of homes can turn up fascinating historical tidbits, but it can be tough to know where to begin when it comes to house research. Here’s our quick step-by-step guide to begin tracing the story of your house—and having a blast doing it! Careful though—once you start, you might never stop. (Just don’t say we didn’t warn you!) 1 Assess your home’s style. In most cases, a careful study of the style…