Low ceilings or odd-size doorways are no problem when you fashion a barn door from exterior siding and a closet track

The Hardworking Home: Murphy beds, bunk compartments and more can provide sleeping quarters for visitors in rooms you use every day

Adding a master suite gives a California family 450 square feet more for enjoying all the comforts of home

Prevent injuries and tire damage while making a great first impression by replacing or repairing front paths

Stay comfy during unpredictable weather — and prevent unexpected bills — by efficiently insulating and shading your home

Get more from a small space by fooling the eye, maximizing its use and taking advantage of space-saving furniture

Some could be twins; others channel the Odd Couple. You may never look at property boundaries the same way again

Ready to join the school of over-the-top design? Learn how to embrace excess in your interiors

Look to surprising revelations about bedroom wall colors to get more of what you want

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