Keep the peace while maintaining a tidy home, with these ideas to get all kinds of cleaning personality types in on the act

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

So you think DIY remodeling is going to be fun? Here is one homeowner's list of what you may be getting yourself into

Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

See how designing with natural stone, clay, wood and more can give a house luminosity, depth of color and lasting appeal

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

Find out how to ask guests for less traditional wedding gifts

Suggestions from someone who lost her home to fire — and experienced the staggering generosity of community

Share pictures of your home and yard this summer — we’d love to feature them in an upcoming story

This low-maintenance, high-impact houseplant fits in with any design and can clear the air, too