The 7 Main Roof Types—and What You Need to Know About ThemWhether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...
The Beginner’s Guide to Propagating HouseplantsWant to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.
Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in ChicagoA new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.
He Had a Vision: to Build an A-Frame Cabin Almost Entirely Out of Beetle Kill PineColorado has faced epidemic levels of bark beetles.
How Designer Molly Bloom Enlisted Her Family to Renovate—Without Going CrazyWhen the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...
How to Remove Snow Without Ruining the EnvironmentBefore you bust out the rock salt, consider some earth-friendly alternatives like a broom, wood chips, or even pickle brine.
Designing Your Home With a Photographer’s EyeMagdalena Wosinska transformed her historic Pioneertown adobe structure into a thriving venue for inspiration and renewal,...
What You Need to Know Before You Buy the Big SkeletonIf you’re thinking about putting up Home Depot’s now iconic 12-foot skeleton this Halloween, the designer who helped bring it to...
Inside “Drag Race’’ Icon Detox’s Home Renovation DisasterShe offers a cautionary tale about a dream project turned nightmare.
What You Should Know Before Buying a Flipped HouseFlips can (rightfully, sometimes) get a bad rep.
Everything You Need to Know About AstroTurfIf you want a lawn that's low-maintenance (if slightly controversial), we've got just the thing for you.
How to Get Into Scented CandlesThe market is fully saturated with smells. Here's how to find one that works for you.
How One Renter Turned Her Loft Apartment Into an ’80s Dance StudioChoreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.
How to Deal With (and Prevent) a Backed-Up SewerCheck your systems early and often—and also, consider a bidet.
What's the Best Way to Keep Your Junk Drawer Organized?You're going to need a label maker, some well-designed dividers, and an open mind.
What It Takes to Put a Tennis or Pickleball Court In Your BackyardIn short: money.
Everything You Need to Know About Linen, Your New Favorite FabricAlso known as one of the world’s oldest textiles, linen is taking the spotlight in home decor.
How to Turn a Junk Room Into a Breakfast NookClear out the clutter and reclaim your wasted space.
How I Threw a DIY, At-Home Farm WeddingWithout (completely) losing my sanity.
Read This Before You Decide to Be Your Own General ContractorHomeowners who’ve done it themselves explain the importance of research, budgeting, and leaving operating heavy machinery to the...
How to Tell If a DIY Project Is Worth TacklingWhen the cost versus time equation is confusing, it’s hard to know how to proceed.