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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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

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

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.

A recent NASA study found that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins within 24 hours, while other studies have...

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.

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

Call it cable camouflage.

Be honest—are you really using that herb infuser?

These seven tips will provide you with everything you need to know for selecting a new vanity that fits your space, style, and...

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

A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.

Avoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.

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?

Emily Henderson, Bobby Berk, and Katie Hodges give their expert advice on what you need to know when considering color, design,...

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.

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

It’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.

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...

The days are short, the sun is nowhere to be found, but don’t worry—with these tips, your plants will thrive.

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...

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

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.

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