Hate That Vacant Lot in Your Neighborhood? Turn It Into Something GreatThree people tell us how they transformed unused space in their communities, and how you can too.
We Found Inspiration for Furnishing Your Backyard in Our Favorite Summer MoviesEverything in our roundup of the latest accoutrements for your patio came from the films we insist are warm weather classics.
We’ll Never Climb Down From the Tree HouseWe may be more obsessed than ever with structures that refuse to grow up—even as their foundations become increasingly threatened.
Editor’s Letter: Fresh Ideas for Outdoor LivingWelcome to our annual celebration of porches, patios, and brilliant backyards.
The Owner of an L.A. Neutra Doubles Its Living Space by Looking in the Unused BackyardThe landscape architect created lush outdoor hangout zones that mirror the home’s interior.
Cool Ranch: The Perfect Southern California Pool Is Behind a Midcentury in the ValleySettle into a chaise in this groovy oasis with original artwork and colorful details.
A Disused Historic Home in Argentina’s Cowboy Country Becomes a Young Family’s Rural RefugeIt had all the right original details for their dream renovation, but first they had to convince the feuding owners to sell it.
Did You Know the Visionary Behind the “Whole Earth Catalog” Lives on a Century-Old Tugboat?Decades after he launched the revered counterculture almanac, Stewart Brand and his wife, Ryan Phelan, turned a derelict ship...
Two Cottages—Renovated Using Less Than $150K—Embrace Living With Kenya’s WildlifeNaeem Biviji and Bethan Rayner of Studio Propolis recycled materials and DIY’ed construction to build their Nairobi retreat.
A San Antonio Property Is More About the Drought-Resistant Yard Than the Tiny Home It SurroundsIn a state that has been wracked by extreme weather, an architect decided to build smaller and hire an expert for an innovative...
Budget Breakdown: A Kitchen Renovation Uses Sustainable Materials and Lush Wallpaper to Go GreenAn appliance update turned into a full-on remodel in this Portland, Oregon, family's home.
Looking for a New Direction, a Couple Build an Arrow-Shaped Off-Grid Home in PatagoniaThe founders of the design studio Rima set down roots in a north-facing dwelling where they harvest their own food and...
If You Like Eichlers, Here’s a Sunny San Mateo Gem for $2MThe post-and-beam home has an original brick fireplace, an updated kitchen, and a shady backyard patio that’s ready for summer...
Paint Your House Anything But White: Bathroom EditionWe asked designers for advice on what colors are best for a bathroom—and the answer is whatever your heart desires.
A Singapore Home Forgoes Air Conditioning (and Windows) to Take Living With Nature to an ExtremeThe radically open, surprisingly meditative house is covered in gardens from top to bottom.
Airbnb Is Trying to Breathe New Life Into the Party HouseIts summer announcement unveiled 11 flashy stays.
Marcel Breuer’s Marshad House Just Hit the Market for $1.8MSet on a lush lot an hour’s drive from Manhattan, the 1950 residence has a quarried stone fireplace, an updated stainless-steel...
Does Going Viral on Zillow Gone Wild Help or Hurt a Home Sale?Whether “all press is good press” becomes complicated for realtors when the listings are getting attention for being unusual.
Are These Faux Flowers the Real Secret to a Sophisticated Home?April showers bring May flowers, but why limit yourself? Afloral’s artificial flowers and plants last all year long.
I Tried an “Architectural Wellness Paint” to Transform My Basement Into a BarWelcome to Making a Bar, where I give my dungeon-esque downstairs a DIY glow-up. First up: What a difference a little color makes.
John Lennon and Stevie Nicks Frequented This Laurel Canyon Home Asking $2MPerched high in the treetops, the revamped residence was owned by underground radio DJ Elliot Mintz, who hosted legendary...
Budget Breakdown: A $336K Cottage Renovation Gives an Oregon Widow a Fresh StartBarbara McDonald’s architect son updated the 1946 home by raising the ceilings, opening the floor plan, and installing low-cost,...
Before & After: In Madrid, a Family of Architects Turn a “Cave” Into a Light-Filled ApartmentTwo generations team up to bring sunshine to every corner of their 650-square-foot flat.
Blink and You’ll Miss This $325K Midcentury Time Capsule in LouisvilleDesigned by architect Norman Sweet, the 1962 home has been meticulously preserved, and it still has its original carport, floor...
Everything You Need to Know About Integrating Native Plants Into Your LandscapeWhether you’re landscaping your front or back yard with flowers, grasses, shrubs or trees, choosing native plants can have a...
A Couple Spent Almost Two Decades Renovating a Silver Lake Home. It Finally Feels Like Theirs.They enclosed a balcony to create a larger living area, finished it in cedar and Douglas fir, and then peppered in beloved...
A Mother and Daughter Share an Expanded Weatherboard Cottage That’s Still Just 807 Square FeetA trapezoid-shaped addition has terrazzo floors, built-ins, and shades of green and pink that match the original home.
Campus Protests Are Revealing the Precarity of Student HousingThreatened with disciplinary action, Israel-Hamas war demonstrators face the loss of a place to live—and the grown-up reality of...
B-52s Singer Kate Pierson Is Selling Her Groovy Airstream Park for $450KDesert vibes meet ’60s kitsch at the far-out glamping retreat near Joshua Tree, which comes with six fully outfitted trailers.
Now’s the Perfect Time to Do a Temperature Check on Your HVACThese simple tips will keep your home’s HVAC running like clockwork all year long.
Glazing Is the Name of the Game in This ’70s Illinois Home, Now Seeking $750KDesigned by local architect John Replinger, the remodeled four-bedroom is wrapped in sliding glass doors that open to a central...
Construction Diary: An Artist Plays Architect to Design a Brutalist-Inspired Family Home in TurkeyHakan Topal translated a few basics from his training—commit to choices, and don’t make too many—into a broad two-level residence...
How Will the Next President Fix the Housing Crisis?The candidates aren’t totally clear on their plans, but we’ve deduced that they range from “a wish list” to a “quantum leap.”
Recessed Strip Lighting Makes the Interiors of These $150K Tiny Homes a Big MoodKitchen shelves, toe kicks, battens, and the bed frame all glow in Zook Cabins’s new 400-square-foot model, The Luna.
A Visit to Aspen’s Surprising Bauhaus EnclaveDesigner Herbert Bayer helped transform the Colorado mountain town into a hub for skiing and culture.
Termites and Mold Brought Down the Original Home, But Its Fireplace Still StandsThe Australian firm Arcke salvages bricks and tile from a dilapidated house to craft a courtyard dwelling near a bend of the...