Let’s just say, there’s room for improvement.

The San Francisco–based designer explains what to invest in—and where to experiment.

Builder Jeff Waldman’s take on a Bauhaus-inspired stool is a surprisingly doable DIY for the novice woodworker.

Besides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...

Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.

Itching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.

From wooly throws and warm cups of tea to roaring fires and candles galore—the creators of Hygge Life reveal easy, affordable...

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

There’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.

My least-favorite stool gets a new lease on life, thanks to the transformative power of a medium beloved by cottagecore...

When I wanted a wardrobe that could do double duty as a bed frame and more, I went custom—with some assistance from an expert.

A compost evangelist explains why the stuff that powers our planet is anything but icky.

What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.

All it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.

Dealing with the mountain of stuff left behind after a death in the family is overwhelming, but being gentle with yourself and...

Interior designers and architects agree: if you’re short on square footage, your furniture needs to work overtime.

It’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.

Babies are wonderful, but the stuff that you need to keep them safe, less so. Here's how to do it without compromising your style.

If you want to make the best use of your bonus space, the first step is to just start using it—without waiting for everything to...

This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.

You’re going to need a box or a bag, and some extra space in the garage.

If you find yourself in an apartment without a closet, you'll learn to love baskets.

The furniture of your dreams lies in the depths of your least favorite social media platform—but only if you know how to find it.

“The ugliest house on the street” got a refresh for just $25,000 and a good eye for a bargain.

You're going to need a label maker, some well-designed dividers, and an open mind.

I gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...

When Andrew and Emmye Cahn bought a partially subterranean house dubbed “the Hobbitat,” they had to figure out how to update it...

Michael Taylor is on a one-man mission to preserve and restore bathrooms of yore, one baby-blue tile at a time.

Before hiring a professional, look around your house and see what you can do with what you already have.

Patience and knowing what you like (and where to find it) will go a long way in exploring the wide world of vintage and antique...

Most last about a decade, but there are ways to prolong their lifespans.

Clear out the clutter and reclaim your wasted space.

All you need is an afternoon, some outdoor space, and this handy guide.

When I needed a dining table and couldn’t find one that suited my needs, I took matters into my own hands.

It can feel like reinventing the wheel each time you change dwellings.

It’s a fate some say is worse than death. Here’s how to prevent it.