Architect Cary Bernstein gives constructive advice: know what you want, who you're working with, and how much you can spend.

Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

From defining the scope of work to knowing when to compromise, here's what you need to know about working with an interior...

From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

Creating and maintaining your own edible garden is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started growing your own greens.

At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

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

Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.

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

From bespoke to builder-grade, the options are endless—and often expensive.

After doing it six times in three years, my dog and I have become experts in figuring out what we need to be happy when on the...

A growing coalition are just saying no to regular grass. Join them in considering clover, moss, meadow, and more.

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

With a little elbow grease, a few YouTube tutorials, and only a couple harrowing missteps, I’m bringing my apartment back to its...

Most heating and cooling issues are predictable. Here’s how you can prepare for the worst.

Indoor plants need a little more than water, light, and love. Here’s what you can do to help yours thrive.

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

When you and your partner just can’t agree on what color to paint the walls, treating your conversations like therapy can help...

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

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

Go easy on the hot dogs, keep the beverages inside, and don't get the party started until the late afternoon.

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

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

Without (completely) losing my sanity.

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

Brigette Muller’s “abundance mindset” renovations may not be realistic for every renter, but her DIY tips can still help make...

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

You’re going to need a putty knife and an awful lot of patience.

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

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...

If financial, mental, or social obstacles are keeping you from buying your first home, here’s how to get past them.