Think outside the hearth.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.