Design — and the desire for more space — turns humble garages into gracious living rooms

Gas or charcoal? Front and center or out of the way? We want to see how you barbecue at home

Artistic mosaic tile, custom cabinetry and a thoughtful layout make the most of this modest-size room

Share pictures of your home and yard this summer — we’d love to feature them in an upcoming story

Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

Pluck these herbs from a windowsill pot or a garden for a Thanksgiving meal that sings with fresh flavor

Look to surprising revelations about bedroom wall colors to get more of what you want

Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

Highlights from the week include color advice, Houzzers helping Houzzers and architecture students building community housing