We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

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Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

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Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.

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

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

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

Stop being so rude to linoleum.

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

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Nothing will humble you faster than trying to build something nice for a feline friend.

What can a machine do that a human can’t? In the case of my unfinished bonus space, not much.

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

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

Always have a contingency and take it slow—it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

Get over yourself (if you need to) and get a tree that will last you a lifetime.

If you don’t love the deer that constantly nibble your tomatoes, you have options.

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