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

Climbing through your closets and fielding design issues galore, your contractor might stay mum. Here's what you're missing

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Hearts, Flowers, a Zebra Chair, and Thou

For one-of-a-kind walls, just use your imagination. Custom wallpaper is easier and less expensive than you might expect

Go beyond a home's bones to find the narrative at its heart, for a more rewarding experience

Your home may be the ultimate blank canvas. Give every room meaning with books and artwork that speak to you

See how a designer can turn your decorating and remodeling visions into reality, and how to collaborate best for a positive experience

Straw bales are cheap, easy to find and DIY-friendly. Get the basics on building with this renewable, ecofriendly material

They might be mismatched and not your style, but those inherited plates and forks can help bring meaning to your table

Learn what you might spend on DIY decorating, plus where it’s good to splurge or scrimp