Bamboo grows like a weed, is sustenance for pandas and deserves to be considered for a spot in your garden. It receives negative reviews because it can easily dominate a landscape by elbowing out anything and everything that gets in its way. While this... more »

Is the clutter in your basement driving you insane? Get your last bit of spring cleaning done and clear out this underused — and underappreciated — space. Rejuvenate your basement with these designer tips and add functionality, style and square footage... more »

Because I am an architect, a visit to the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City means I pay more attention to the booths than the furniture. Some companies put... more »

Mason jars aren't just for canning on the farm. These affordable, classic glass jars are available brand new, and flea markets, antiques shops and even junk stores (my favorite source) are full of them. A quick Internet search yielded a dozen new Ball... more »

Preparing a home for a new little one is an exciting project to undertake, but as many parents can tell you, it is one that can also get stressful, fast. Of course we all want to create the healthiest possible environment for baby, but with so many items... more »

"Home renovations are like childbirth — really painful but quickly forgotten, overshadowed by the joy of the finished product," says architect Lenore Davies of Pripstein + Davies. After... more »

My two sons share a room, and I'm finally redecorating it this summer. I am trying to incorporate fun into their room without going bonkers with mass-marketed cartoon characters — OK, fine, I am avoiding them altogether. I will use bright colors and... more »

A well-appointed kitchen can make all the difference to a homeowner, so every last inch needs to be utilized effectively — including the often forgotten space above the refrigerator. Design the area above the fridge to blend in with the rest... more »

Picking out a table lamp is harder than it looks. If you've let your lighting become an afterthought, there's a lot to keep in mind. If you feel like adding a lamp to your vignette is going to take it from cute to cluttered, your answer may very well... more »

Red is a color many people love but are afraid to use. It's a bold, eye-catching hue that makes a room look exciting, but too much red can overwhelm a space. If you want to give red a try, consider some of these fresh, contemporary ways to add just... more »