In Part 4 of our series examining the residential permit process, we review typical green building and energy code requirements

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

Mind your manors with these 10 decorating tips from the PBS series, returning on January 5

Sometimes standard isn’t enough. Learn about codes for structural loads so your home will stay strong over time

We click open invitations and RSVP via text, but a handwritten thank-you is sometimes still best. Here's how to tell

Waterside homes can have amazing charm, but you'll have to weather design restrictions, codes and surveys

Learn all the possibilities for your doors, and you may never default to the standard six-panel again

Starting from nothing, designer Hannah Crowell crafted an eclectic decor scheme that turns traditional style on its head

Homes that consume only as much energy as they produce by renewable means are a goal for builders. Learn what ZNE means for you

Embrace these favorite pro tricks for quick style