When the power goes out, a home's design can be as important as packaged food and a hand-crank radio. See how from a firsthand account

This restored coastal New Jersey house — now raised 9 feet off the ground — offers inspiration for neighbors considering a return

When it comes to creating extra room, a mezzanine or loft level can be your best friend

Get a decorator-style dining room on the cheap with inexpensive artwork, secondhand furniture and thoughtful accessories

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

Add the romantic glow of candlelight to your dining room, bath, hearth or patio

Don't suffer in silence over a paint, furniture or rug snafu — these affordable workarounds can help

After losing almost everything home related, a couple rebounds with a new, contemporary build on the same site

This family home was designed to stand up to storms. See how the architects built resilience into the design

A homeowner loses her cottage but gains a new energy-efficient, low-maintenance home