Learn about studs, rough openings and more in traditional platform-frame exterior walls

Brick's new role as skin versus structure offers plenty of style options for traditional exteriors

A coat of white paint can do wonders in one room and wreak havoc in another. Here are tips for using the popular hue

Here’s advice on where to put it, how to find and select wood, what it might cost and how to get it done

Great Home Projects: Opening up a room? Learn who to hire, what it’ll cost and how long it will take

Softening transitions and creating a finished look, interior trim for walls, windows and doors comes in many more options than you may know

Name-drop these shades at holiday parties — or better, try one on your walls — and expand your palette possibilities

Learn the components of a common foundation and their purpose to ensure a strong and stable house for years to come

You can't eliminate dust during construction, but there are ways to contain and remove as much of it as possible

Avoid cracks, squeaks and defects in your home's flooring by understanding the components — diagrams included