Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

Feeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.

After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with...

From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...

A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.

Buying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.

A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

The appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.

Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.

From backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...

Top designers explain the nuts and bolts of choosing door hardware at different price points.

Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

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

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

We asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...

From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.

Some small adjustments to your living space will make a big difference to theirs.

Take this to Home Depot (or your landscape architect) before you get the garden hose.

Colorado has faced epidemic levels of bark beetles.

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

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

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

In short: money.

When life hands you wall-to-wall carpet or drop ceilings, make the best of it!

If you want a lawn that's low-maintenance (if slightly controversial), we've got just the thing for you.

Flips can (rightfully, sometimes) get a bad rep.

This decidedly unsexy piece of home technology is an investment—but it’s a worthy one that’ll save you money for years to come.

We love Rufus and Mr. Fluffykins, but we don’t love their mess—here’s how your well-designed home and your animal companions can...

Is AI the future of gardening? If you use it wisely, it could be.

Choreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.

Use the space you have to grow some plants that are good for the environment—and your peace of mind.