Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

Think outside the hearth.

Fling open those windows and get proactive about busting dust and allergens.

The greenest home is the one you already have.

Itching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.

Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.

From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.

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

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

Before you go all in on your homesteader fantasy, make sure you’ve got a chimney sweep on call.

Before you bust out the rock salt, consider some earth-friendly alternatives like a broom, wood chips, or even pickle brine.

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

Setting the temperature doesn’t have to be contentious, so before you crank up the heat, consider other alternatives.

When the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...

The market is fully saturated with smells. Here's how to find one that works for you.

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.

Most heating and cooling issues are predictable. Here’s how you can prepare for the worst.

You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.

It’s not a screened in porch, and it’s not a covered deck—get the glory of the outdoors, but mostly inside.

Most last about a decade, but there are ways to prolong their lifespans.

The furniture of your dreams lies in the depths of your least favorite social media platform—but only if you know how to find it.

I found my dream coffee table—and you can too.

Come for plant survival tips, and stay for solid advice on how to kill your plant pests.

When will rising interest rates affect prices? Who should buy a house now? Who shouldn't? And what to do if you're renting? We...

Craftsman or Queen Anne? Snooping around your home’s past, be it apartment or house, is a great way to situate yourself as part...

Stop being so rude to linoleum.

There’s a fine line between a well-decorated interior and a space that’s trapped in the past—here’s how to avoid the latter.

When the cost versus time equation is confusing, it’s hard to know how to proceed.