You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.

We bring you the long and short (and round) of the typical shapes that tiles come in.

Read this before you embark on a project working alongside a contractor and an architect.

Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

That snarl of wires under your desk is calling for cable management.

Don’t be held captive by screens in your own sanctuary.

Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.

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

Call it cable camouflage.

Be honest—are you really using that herb infuser?

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

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

Find out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”

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

Never hire a builder or contractor without first asking these essential questions.

With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?

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

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

If you want to make the best use of your bonus space, the first step is to just start using it—without waiting for everything to...

Are you into seasonal cheer but have no idea where to start? Let’s talk about it.

When faced with an insulated but unheated sunroom that was still on the chilly side, I searched high and low for options that...

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

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

Dealing with the mountain of stuff left behind after a death in the family is overwhelming, but being gentle with yourself and...

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

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.

Just because your home is being used for someone else's vacation doesn't mean you can't relax too.

Homeowners who’ve done it themselves explain the importance of research, budgeting, and leaving operating heavy machinery to the...

Just because summer’s ending doesn’t mean that your garden has to look like it is, too.

Babies are wonderful, but the stuff that you need to keep them safe, less so. Here's how to do it without compromising your style.

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

Pergola, gazebo, or cabana—the choice is yours (and your backyard’s.)

Sleep sounder with these connected gadgets offering 24/7 protection.

“Baby Geniuses” podcast host Emily Heller's bountiful backyard grew from a few raised beds, hard work, and some mistakes along...

By making certain home improvements, you could cut a few thousand dollars off next year’s tax bill—but you might be able to save...

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