Climbing through your closets and fielding design issues galore, your contractor might stay mum. Here's what you're missing

If workers around your home are doing things that bother you, there’s a diplomatic way to approach them

We click open invitations and RSVP via text, but a handwritten thank-you is sometimes still best. Here's how to tell

For one-of-a-kind walls, just use your imagination. Custom wallpaper is easier and less expensive than you might expect

Your home may be the ultimate blank canvas. Give every room meaning with books and artwork that speak to you

Straw bales are cheap, easy to find and DIY-friendly. Get the basics on building with this renewable, ecofriendly material

Go beyond a home's bones to find the narrative at its heart, for a more rewarding experience

See how a designer can turn your decorating and remodeling visions into reality, and how to collaborate best for a positive experience

For Father’s Day, Houzz men show us the places in their homes where they like to hang out