Get a look that’s totally you — and possibly for a lower cost than you might think

Ethan Waldman quit his job, left his large house and spent $42,000 to build a 200-square-foot home that costs him $100 a month to live in

Caution: Do not try these at home

Raw wood, natural light, shiplap siding — we just couldn’t get enough of these farmhouse-style kitchens uploaded to Houzz in January

A grid of tiny holes punched in hardboard can be your versatile best friend in every room

Homeowners design their Washington, D.C., residence with sustainability in mind and to accommodate them as they get older

Upholstery, draperies, rugs and mirrors are a few of the items for which it makes sense to consider a custom option

A bold color palette zaps life into a Santa Cruz, California, home built out of two streetcars from the early 1920s

See a redesign that started on Houzz — and learn how to find your own designer, architect or other home pro on the site

Be a captain of style with a rope-bordered mirror you can fashion in an afternoon