Want to increase your living space outside? Learn the requirements, costs and other considerations for building a deck

Here’s advice on where to put it, how to find and select wood, what it might cost and how to get it done

Here's how to ensure your chimney is safe for holiday gatherings by the fire

The warm look of a hearth, no chimney required

Make your yard the place to be by adding a fire feature that draws a crowd

Get ready to get cozy at home with snuggly blankets, well-stocked firewood, added insulation and more

See an ad hoc kitchen become full of character, hipness and — above all — function

Instead of adding to the junk pile — and paying landfill fees — get rid of old appliances, cabinets and countertops the ecofriendly way

A ‘pretend story’ helped this builder create a new farmhouse that feels like it was added onto over several generations

When their 1927 Spanish bungalow began to shrink as their kids grew, the Roskins added square footage and more entertainment space