Published: March 01. 2010 2:00AM

This month we gathered all kinds of information on home and garden so we can be ready now that spring is only a wish away. You've always heard “no matter how humble,” there’s no place like it, so we couldn't help but ask our contributors to share a little bit about what makes their hearts long for home, sweet home by asking: What's the best thing about your house?

Josh Norris, Photographer

“Concrete floors and 18-foot ceilings.”

Ashley Warlick, Book Reviewer

“The Mexican tile floor in my office. There's a dog footprint in one of the tiles in the middle of the room, and my husband laid the tiles himself as a Christmas present.”

Stephanie Morgan, Contributing Writer

“The song it sings from tiny toes on 100-year-old hardwoods.”

Sybil Davis, Etiquette Contributor

“The swimming pool — especially since we had it filled in and grass planted there.”

Janet Poleski, Food Contributor

“Definitely my kitchen!”

Dan Byers, Automotive Contributor

“The great view and a beautiful family to share it with.”

Stephanie Trotter, Contributing Writer

“It is surrounded by neighbors who have become an extended family.”

Kondria Woods, Contributing Writer

“I love the kitchen because it overlaps our family room. It’s absolutely the heart of the house.”

Renata Parker, Dining Out and Destinations Contributor

“Good karma”

Danny Baker, Wine Contributor

“Location, location, location. Great neighbors and convenient to everything.”

Leslie Provence, Social Contributor

“Everything! I just love coming home to it.”