Maker Aleksandra Zee finds inspiration in a common building material and the serenity of home. Watch our latest episode of Houzz TV

Lighting, music, scent and other thoughtful touches create a welcoming home for guests — and for you and your family

Want a high-end look in your home but feeling choked by your budget? Try these pro decorator tips to give your rooms a luxe look for less

Passionate makers bring their latest wares to an annual festival where creativity meets tech

Get inspired, show your work or just enjoy the amazing creativity at events around the world devoted to the art of hand crafting

Houzz readers express their creativity in an astonishing range of ways. View their tools — and their works — here

Houzz Call: A tool or material can be a maker’s best friend. We’d like to see your favorite — and what it helps you achieve

Get perfectly clear cubes — and never wrestle a tray again — with a freestanding or built-in ice maker

A young creative couple use the bare necessities and some maker magic to turn their home into something truly special

Walk with us through the Southern California home and studio of Sam Maloof as events honoring his centennial kick off