Here’s how to handle the age-old entertaining conundrum to protect your furniture — and friendships

The perfect rug may be all you need to complete your decor with color, texture and coziness. Here’s how to select the right type

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

Choose a paint with some heft and a little sheen for walls and ceilings with long-lasting good looks. Here are some getting-started tips

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

Choose the wrong sink and your kitchen renovation efforts may go down the drain — these sinks will let you clean up in the style department

Find a new idea for your bathroom sink in 8 very different faucet designs, from waterfall to high-tech digital

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

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