Do You Have an Answer for This Week's Design Dilemmas?

Make a habitat using local materials to provide a home to the creatures that help our gardens

Depth, width, proportion and detailing all contribute to the comfort and functionality of this transitional space

Use it as a table, a seat, a display space, a footrest ... and indoors or out. Meet the ever-versatile Chinese garden stool

Love an open layout? Steer clear of Victorians. Hate stairs? Sidle up to a ranch. Whatever home you're looking for, this guide can help

Prep your home properly before you put it on the market. Learn what tasks are worth the money and the best pros for the jobs

Stay organized and focused on your quest for a new home, to make the search easier and avoid surprises later

Privacy and space can be hard to find in urban areas, but these ideas can make a difference

Learn about durable masonry essentials for houses and landscapes, and why some weighty-looking pieces are lighter than they look