Forget that rusty stepper gathering cobwebs in the garage. Ladders today are giving interiors a major style boost

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Watch the world go by at your leisure from a porch decked out with comfy furniture and inspiring accessories

Its hippie days behind it, hemp could be the practical, durable, ecofriendly fabric you've been searching for

A pond full of colorful koi can be a delightful addition to just about any landscape or garden

Industrial style for this artist's live-work loft in Pittsburgh starts before you even walk through the door

Make your backyard summer-fun central with awesome outdoor toys and games for kids

Computer programs can produce countless renderings and shorten lead times. But there's one thing they can't do

Get near-total immersion in home entertainment with virtual-reality gadgets worthy of a sci-fi flick, coming soon

Get the principles of displaying accessories down pat to give your home some soul

Expansive glass and a new floor plan celebrate a midcentury modern home's openness and connection to nature

Build a handy harvest helper with just a few pieces of wood and some common tools