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Advice on how to make your country home more beautiful and useful, including porches, decks, kitchens, mudrooms and more.

Country View

Bob and Julie have become self-sustaining and inventive
A young Wisconsin couple has big dreams for their small farm
Kin gives communities of children the benefits of gardening
Aaron has turned chores for his sons into a new business

Latest Country Homes Stories

This micro-creamery specializes in the local touch
When making plans for a new barn, think it through completely
The Ericksons teach kids responsibility through farm animals
A high-quality paint brush costs more, but it also makes your project...

Decorating and designing your home

Paint rollers can make your project go faster and easier
The bathroom may be last on the list when it comes to decorating, but...
Bring simple country style to your table this Thanksgiving season...
A porch combines the best of both worlds, bringing the inside out,...
Sweet dreams are all but guaranteed when your bedroom is this...

DIY Projects

Professionally grown sod is sturdy, dense, and virtually weed-free....
Dirt happens in the country! A mudroom can help keep it contained and...
Upside-down tomato planters are all the rage this season, but there...
Before and after; a farmhouse gets a facelift
A great alternative to a deck or concrete slab, a brick patio allows...

Latest Blogs

Betsy's Backyard |
6/18/13 | 3:15 PM
"I dare you to put that on your blog." Okay, here it is. Keep in mind, it was...read more
Lisa's Kitchen |
6/18/13 | 12:00 PM
My husband and our oldest son, Jake, LOVE peaches. I was feeling extra nice the other...read more