50 Brilliant Backsplash Ideas for Your Kitchen RenovationFrom “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...
We Asked 13 Designers to Share Their Work-From-Home Setups and TipsPeek inside some of our favorite designers’ home offices, and get their tips for creating a successful WFH setup (or mindset) of...
How Much Should You Spend on Kitchen Countertops?Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.
6 Essential Tips for Selecting the Perfect Dining Room LightingAdding a light fixture (or two) to your dining room is like putting the icing on a cake: it’s that final, special touch that can...
How to Choose the Right Vanity For Your BathroomThese seven tips will provide you with everything you need to know for selecting a new vanity that fits your space, style, and...
How Much Should You Spend on Dinnerware?Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.
Building 101: How to Navigate the Architect-Contractor-Client RelationshipArchitect Cary Bernstein gives constructive advice: know what you want, who you're working with, and how much you can spend.
What Does Opting Into Home Automation Mean for Privacy?With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?
55 Bright Ideas for Bedroom Ceiling LightingCreate a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
5 Sustainable Design Terms You Should KnowEmbodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About KitchensFrom backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...
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.
How Much Should You Spend on an Area Rug?Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.
How to Strike a Work/Life Balance in a Tiny Apartment, According to Design ExpertsFeeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.
How to Keep Your House Tidy and Your Pets HappyWe love Rufus and Mr. Fluffykins, but we don’t love their mess—here’s how your well-designed home and your animal companions can...
Social Media Convinced Me to Refinish a Dresser. I Lived to Tell the TaleAll it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.
I Survive Cross-Country Road Trips By Making My Car Feel Like HomeAfter 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...
Building an Addition? Here’s How to Avoid DisasterExpanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno.
Give Your Indoor Plants the Gift of a Good and Productive WinterThe days are short, the sun is nowhere to be found, but don’t worry—with these tips, your plants will thrive.
What You Need to Know About Heat PumpsThis decidedly unsexy piece of home technology is an investment—but it’s a worthy one that’ll save you money for years to come.
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.
You Can Build a DIY Pizza Oven For Less Than $100All you need is an afternoon, some outdoor space, and this handy guide.
How I Threw a DIY, At-Home Farm WeddingWithout (completely) losing my sanity.
In Defense of FilthA compost evangelist explains why the stuff that powers our planet is anything but icky.
Your HVAC Is Kaput. Should You Recharge or Replace?Most heating and cooling issues are predictable. Here’s how you can prepare for the worst.
Holiday Decorating Advice From Someone Who Loves Martha But Unfortunately Will Never Be HerAre you into seasonal cheer but have no idea where to start? Let’s talk about it.
When to Take Advantage of Tax Credits for Home Improvement ProjectsBy making certain home improvements, you could cut a few thousand dollars off next year’s tax bill—but you might be able to save...
Open Your Mind to the Wonders of Peel-and-Stick WallpaperYes, removable is the easy way out.
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.