Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

Not kicking up your heels anticipating rushes of spring color and garden catalogs? You’re not alone

Make that alcove more inviting with fresh art, new pillows or a good tidying up

Outdoor elements like trellises, antique tools, slate and garden gates have a special place indoors

Suit yourself with a front-yard design that pleases those inside the house as much as viewers from the street

With a few living room–like touches, you can transform your bathroom into a practical, relaxing retreat that’s overflowing with personality

This low-maintenance, high-impact houseplant fits in with any design and can clear the air, too

Swoon over spaces warmed by sunlight — from one side, or many

Keep the sledgehammer in storage — update your kitchen's look with white and clear dinnerware and accessories instead

8 Ways to Give Wood Walls a More Contemporary Look