Barbara Ballinger is a freelance writer and the author of several books on real estate, architecture, and remodeling, including The Kitchen Bible: Designing the Perfect Culinary Space (Images Publishing, 2014). Barbara’s most recent book is The Garden Bible: Designing Your Perfect Outdoor Space, co-authored with Michael Glassman (Images, 2015).
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The Next Chapter
The Next Chapter
May 3, 2024
Is a Reverse Mortgage Smart?
Is a Reverse Mortgage Smart?
May 3, 2024
A Playbook for Agents Working With First-Time Buyers
A Playbook for Agents Working With First-Time Buyers
April 29, 2024
Design Choices Sellers Might Rethink
Design Choices Sellers Might Rethink
April 29, 2024
Create a Home that Fosters Connection
Create a Home that Fosters Connection
February 24, 2024
Your 2024 Checklist
Your 2024 Checklist
February 9, 2024
Bathrooms: Smaller in Size, Big on Tech and Flair
Bathrooms: Smaller in Size, Big on Tech and Flair
January 30, 2024
Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024
Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024
January 9, 2024
How to Stretch a Kitchen Remodeling Budget
How to Stretch a Kitchen Remodeling Budget
November 30, 2023
Let the Staircase Set the Style Stage
Let the Staircase Set the Style Stage
October 23, 2023
How to Outfit Every Room with Storage
How to Outfit Every Room with Storage
October 5, 2023
Best Practices for Using Storage to Organize a Home
Best Practices for Using Storage to Organize a Home
September 25, 2023
Multifamily Series: Trending in Outdoor Amenities
Multifamily Series: Trending in Outdoor Amenities
August 17, 2023
Housing a Workforce
Housing a Workforce
July 19, 2023
Small Homes Help Fill a Big Void
Small Homes Help Fill a Big Void
July 19, 2023
Dark-Sky Illumination: The Latest Outdoor Moveme
Dark-Sky Illumination: The Latest Outdoor Moveme
July 13, 2023
Multifamily Series: Refinement in Luxury Living
Multifamily Series: Refinement in Luxury Living
June 30, 2023
Yard Trends: Outdoor Spaces That Inspire Play
Yard Trends: Outdoor Spaces That Inspire Play
June 21, 2023
Help Homeowners Maintain Their Vacation Homes
Help Homeowners Maintain Their Vacation Homes
May 19, 2023
Build-to-Rent Is Transforming the Landscape
Build-to-Rent Is Transforming the Landscape
April 25, 2023