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

How to make a very narrow home open, bright and comfortable? Go vertical, focus on storage, work your materials and embrace modern design

DIY skill helps create a modern kitchen where there wasn’t one before

Bibliophiles across the globe reveal their top books and favorite reading spots, from a 2-story library to an artfully curated book nook

A San Diego couple needed storage for their beach gear and private space for personal time. Here’s how they fit it all in a studio

Can-do resourcefulness and less than $400 lead to a new 8- by 8-foot home for plants on a Tennessee family's property

This tiny nook with almost all reclaimed materials may be the hardest-working kitchen (and laundry room!) in town

A friend’s sign, a demolished deck and pulled-up tile leave their marks on this hip U-shape in Texas

See how a designer adds character to her family’s Brooklyn home with color and texture

The Hardworking Home: We weigh the pros and cons of washing your clothes in the basement, kitchen, bathroom and more