Identify your home’s purpose and style to make everything from choosing paint colors to buying a new home easier

Lack of space needn’t mean lack of visitors, thanks to sleep sofas, trundle beds and imaginative sleeping options

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

We click open invitations and RSVP via text, but a handwritten thank-you is sometimes still best. Here's how to tell

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

‘Pull yourself together’ or ‘thank you for transforming my life’? Notes to homes around the country hit us where we live

Upholstery, draperies, rugs and mirrors are a few of the items for which it makes sense to consider a custom option

Real homeowners get real help in choosing paint palettes. Bonus: 3 tips for everyone on picking exterior colors

Squeezed for space? Consider built-in cabinets, shelves and niches that hold all you need and look great too