The kitchen for many is a sophisticated workshop where we whip up mouthwatering meals to nourish ourselves and our loved ones. But the wonderful cooking process has some unfortunate by-products: grease, moisture and odor. The proper ventilation can help... more »

I just finished watching Making Behind the Candelabra, and it has me more excited than an Austrian rhinestone salesman ready to land a Liberace lover's account. Soderberg, Douglas, Damon,... more »

Using architectural salvage can make all the difference in retaining an older home's original character and style during renovations. For this 1906 colonial home in New Castle, New Hampshire, period elements like this reclaimed door enhance the home's... more »

Savvy hosts know that coasters are key to entertaining in style. While protecting your beloved furniture from any party mishaps, coasters also bring an extra special dose of personality to your coffee table. Take a peek below to see 20 examples of cool... more »

Chad Floyd ran his Realtor ragged while house hunting all over Los Angeles. He wanted to find something just right — centrally located with a decent-enough skeleton he could spiff up. The persistance paid off. "I knew the moment I walked into the house... more »

Living rooms get a lot of attention, but a dining room that suits your style and fits your needs can make each day a bit richer. So why not give yours a little extra love? If you haven't been using your dining room, it could be that setting it up properly... more »

The kitchen is the one room in the house that begs for some retro style. Polka dots, chrome and bright colors are easy ways to give your kitchen that retro vibe. Pair with another style to keep from feeling too thematic, or go all out for kitschy fun.... more »

Despite its modern patterned floor and bright orange backsplash, this kitchen has some surprisingly traditional roots. Built in 1917, this Seattle home previously had only one owner, who had done minimal updates over the years. Although the clients didn't... more »

One of the most common questions people have about their own home is, What style is it? This is not always an easy question to answer. "Style" is an elusive term, because it can be applied to many different things, and style is frequently... more »

Transitioning from a blank canvas to highly personalized style often takes time, collaboration and a little elbow grease. That was the case for New Yorker Amanda Barlow, a marketing director for the United States Council for International Business, who... more »

The sunny flowers of angelita daisy (Tetraneuris acaulis) will brighten any landscape, but if you look beyond the pretty flowers of this Southwestern native, you will find that it packs a few surprises. Angelita daisies thrive in the hot... more »

Most woodworking projects can be streamlined down to simply making a box. That's essentially what they are. A good way to enter into the world of hand crafting your own decor and bits of furniture is to start with a basic project that features the elements... more »

With the rising costs of energy, the depletion of finite resources, and the projected long-term effects of emitting carbon into the atmosphere, using less energy for heating, cooling, ventilating and lighting a house is becoming extremely important. Passive... more »

From SIPs to straw bales, there are several alternative approaches to traditional wood-frame... more »