The materials offer just the first surprise in this modern home in a Chicago suburb

You don’t have to go all-out to have a retreat that’s all good, this Wisconsin vacation home shows

Learn the reasons to go bigger or smaller and how to decide how much space you’ll really need in your next home

Hear the stories behind homes ages 1 to 171, then share yours

Going paperless is a heck of a lot easier when you put the kibosh on letting flyers, junk mail and more get past the front door

Just a stone’s throw away from Hollywood Boulevard, vine-covered walls hide a magical courtyard and a couple’s condo

Look on the bright side — or that soothingly dark corner — to feel genuine gratitude for all the comforts of your home

A home in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides blends original materials with a new structure to stay in tune with its environment