A Plan For All Seasons   In the dead of winter, landscape designer James DinsmoreÂfs garden comes alive with a special beauty   by Jay Blotcher   When winter arrives with signature fury in the ...

Digital Designer   Computers are the key to William Massie¡¯s astonishing homes   by Valerie Havas   These days, home computers are as commonplace as microwaves and color TVs. We use them to send e-mails, ...

Taking back the street   Albany¡¯s Pearl adds upscale luster to the downtown dining scene   An evening stroll along South Pearl Street in Albany ain¡¯t what it used to be. Until recently, this long-faded ...

Hibernation Heaven   Sunrooms allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoors in comfort all year long   By Mark Burns   Whether we abhor or appreciate winter, most of us move through it acutely aware of ...