Keep The Living Room Separate Though combining the kitchen and dining area works well in a 1,500-square-foot house, Petrusnek says to avoid rolling a living room into the open floor plan.

A well-designed home doesn’t have to be expensive. These affordable two-bedroom house plans feature open-concept layouts that make the most of every square foot, creating bright and functional ...

The owner of several notableTahoe restaurants, including Gar Woods Bar & Pier, plans to open a 14,000 square foot eatery on the Sparks Marina this fall. Construction is slated to begin next week ...