With local building codes limiting its size, a home on the water in Long Island digs deep to discover its beauty

What your best friend would tell you if you were embarking on a renovation and she'd been there, done that

Tired of the congestion and high costs of San Francisco, this young techie bought a boat on the bay. See how she makes it her home

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1962 Eichler Sheds '80s Layers to Get Its Classic Lines Back

Taken down to the shell, this Tudor-Craftsman blend now maximizes island views, flow and outdoor connections

New drought-tolerant plantings and outdoor gathering spaces help this California backyard take in the view without wasting space or water

With a black-box exterior and a stagelike deck, this modern structure in New York takes its cues from the owner's career

Low-tide finds and DIY touches give a weekend home on the water an eclectic look and a comfortable feel

Train yourself to clean and organize until the routine becomes second nature with this step-by-step approach