April 2026

EDITOR'S LETTER

Selfishly, I like to think this issue (our annual Renovation Issue!) was made for me. After almost 10 years of sprucing up a well-kept brick bungalow built in 1938, my husband and I bought an absolute dog. The bones were extraordinary, and the house was regal, sitting up on a hill surrounded by mature trees in a charming neighborhood across town. Inside, natural sunlight lit up lots of woodwork, oak floors, and funky details original to 1918.

Dig it

Spring Reset

Eggcellent DECOR

Win Big!

Room to Grow

This month, we're daydreaming about arranging a bouquet of blooms in these gorgeous potting rooms that feel like an escape from the everyday

Instant Oasis

Upgrade your outdoor space in a breeze with these new stylish, modern, and affordable pieces from the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart

Bedside Matters

Deviled EGGS

We cracked open the BHG archive to revisit six deviled egg recipes that deserve an encore this spring.

DYNAMIC DUOS

Creating the ideal color combo can seem like matchmaker magic. These rooms charm successful pairings without relying on rigid rules-or hocus pocus.

Digging DEEP

A DIY enthusiast takes her skills to her compact backyard and finds unexpected joy in growing her own food

And the Winners are..

Worth the WAIT

What was once a wide open concrete box is divvied up into the below grade space of our dreams a basement with cozy rooms, a smart design, and a full on apartment vibe.

THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR

IN A FULL-CIRCLE MOMENT, ONE COUPLE RECASTS A RUN-DOWN RENTAL INTO A MODERN FAMILY COMPOUND.

HOME TURF

A tidy, emerald green lawn has long been a hallmark of the perfect yard. But if you're looking to make yours more eco friendly while ditching the mower consider these alternatives.

Outsmart SPRING ALLERGIES

For a lot of the country, allergy season is about to begin. Breathe easier when you avoid these habits that could make your symptoms worse.

In the Know

News and notes to boost your well-being

The Brownstone Boys

Designers and expert restorers Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum reveal the strategies and sources they swear by for bringing old homes back to life.