Cars, storage, crafts, relaxing ... all of the above? Upload a photo of your garage and tell us how it performs as a workhorse

Don't resign your home to kiddie characters and endless vinyl. New options let you design for high style and real life

The dining room, kitchen or closet can all become your dedicated home office

You love the old-world look, but will you like the feel of it underfoot? Learn the pros and cons of interior brick flooring

Houzz Call: Show us a photo of your great home kitchen and tell us how you’ve made it work for you

Ideas for working with trim, textures and walls to give your living room more visual impact

From dream to done: When planning a remodel that you can afford, expect to review, revise and repeat

Scared of purple? Think of it as plum, amethyst or eggplant, and use with the right companion colors

Steel yourself: These ergonomic and modern-looking tools bear little resemblance to the one-note peelers of the past

Feed your creativity and reduce distractions with the right work surfaces, the right chair, and a good balance of sights and sounds