Lisa Hallett Taylor

Capitalizing on the postwar baby boom and expanding suburbs, amusement parks sprang up throughout Southern California. The crown jewel was Disneyland, which focused on themed sections and changed amusement parks forever. Other parks followed, transforming Southern California into one of the world's top vacation destinations.

Meet Brett Waterman, the host of the DIY Network series "Restored" and an Indiana Jones of historic preservation--saving one house at a time!

Learn the history of this Spanish Colonial Revival two-story courtyard apartment building in Fullerton. It's so well-preserved and maintained that it's like looking at a 1930s movie set, in color. Welcome to the Dewella Apartments.

A backyard is an extension of what's going on inside our home, maybe more colorful, casual, fun, and without a ceiling to put a lid on our needs and desires. Enjoy 50 backyards to spark ideas for your own outdoor space.

Photos and article on an Orange, CA, Eichler Midcentury Modern. Includes interviews, photography, etc.

Interior designer John Wooden (grandson of the legendary coach) offers ways to incorporate the popular industrial look into your home decor.

Sheds have become multipurpose, must-have buildings that compete with pergolas and gazebos as your next backyard project. Pictures on social media only grab people's desires more. Before going any further, do your research. Figure out what you need it for and why, and whether you will built the shed yourself, or hire a pro.

Drought-tolerant landscaping has become more popular and even mandatory in regions that experience little or sporadic rainfall. Learn how to create a drought-tolerant garden and design a water-wise landscape.

A renewed interest in the era and iconic architects like John Lautner, A. Quincy Jones, and Jones and Emmons has made mid-century modern homes hot properties. Many new homeowners restore these architectural gems, while others update them to meet contemporary needs and lifestyles. Discover 24 different ideas for landscaping a mid-century modern house.

Witness the transformation of a Santa Barbara home's garden as it goes from bland to beautiful.

Your love for decorating doesn't have to stop at the bathroom door. Continue your style into this traditionally private place by enhancing with high quality materials and features that transform it into an elegant and restorative space.

Those gnomes, the farmhouse table, and hot tub--move them to the backyard, please!

Witness the transformation of an old house on a narrow lot in Chicago's Albany Park as it becomes a home and office with a show-stopping yard.

What's the name of that green plant hanging from your shelf? You know, the green one with the oval leaves. I researched, photographed, and wrote about 30 popular house plants to help familiarize readers with what they are and should be growing indoors.

My bathroom was in dire need of a remodel. With some sweat equity, resourcefulness, and less than $500, we made it happen.