Give your kitty another avenue for fun with a tubular walkway system that lets him go his own way

Inspiration and Products to Help Clean Up Countertop Clutter

Do be cross with your porch and deck railings — this intersecting balustrade design shows admirable attention to detail

Not kicking up your heels anticipating rushes of spring color and garden catalogs? You’re not alone

Real homeowners get real help in choosing paint palettes. Bonus: 3 tips for everyone on picking exterior colors

Paint and Contrast Give Your Stairwell Some Contemporary Dash

Get inspired by urban dwelling space-saving strategies — plus how to make a stairwell kid-friendly

Putting the focus on the view instead of the rail on a porch or balcony is sometimes clearly the best option

Think beyond the vase with twigged-out railings, gates, room dividers and more

Study your home’s dumping grounds to figure out what organizational systems will work — then let yourself experiment