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

A redwood-clad gem in California’s Marin County features a dreamy outdoor oasis with an open-door policy for the homeowners’ friends

Stencil a pattern for all the beauty of your favorite wallpaper at a fraction of the cost

Get all the visual delight of a rug with more durability by treating your floors to a pattern done up in tile

Bring the elegance of a prized wood to your rooms with techniques that replicate the look for less

Pro appliances and improved accessibility prove the right recipe for a kitchen that now multitasks with ease

With DIY spirit and a talented network of designers and craftsmen, a family transforms their loft to prepare for a new arrival

Use the kitchens that have been added to the most ideabooks in the last few months to inspire your dream project

Add interest in one of the least expected places with a decorative detail you can likely do yourself

When it comes to creating extra room, a mezzanine or loft level can be your best friend