Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county.

If you prefer a classic white for your exterior, adding contrast with your trim is a great way to set your house apart. Here, the purple undertones of the slate gray accentuate the home’s ...

[In]Exterior is an exercise in challenging the well-established conventions of designing for a second home or a retreat family house. Conventionally speaking, retreat homes are conceptualized as ...