Learn how to balance your budget and set priorities to get the home features you want with the least compromise

Bibliophiles across the globe reveal their top books and favorite reading spots, from a 2-story library to an artfully curated book nook

Take a page from resourceful decorators by using your gorgeous books in design-savvy ways around the home

Houzzers spill the beans about buying blunders, painting problems and DIY disasters

You may be surprised by some of these ideas for removing cloudy white water marks from wood surfaces

You may want to give your seating accompaniments a standing ovation when you follow these guidelines for choosing the right ones

Sturdy or skinny and metallic or black, end tables for fall 2012 are going to extremes

A landscaper transforms his apartment building’s rooftop into a lush retreat where he and his friends relax and sometimes take in a movie

The Hardworking Home: We weigh the pros and cons of washing your clothes in the basement, kitchen, bathroom and more

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