The Hardworking Home: Murphy beds, bunk compartments and more can provide sleeping quarters for visitors in rooms you use every day

If you’re tired of staring at unsightly garbage way before pickup day, it’s time to have some tough conversations

Low ceilings or odd-size doorways are no problem when you fashion a barn door from exterior siding and a closet track

A pond full of colorful koi can be a delightful addition to just about any landscape or garden

Does your garden pique interest from one vista but fall flat from another? These tips and case-study landscapes can help

For one-of-a-kind walls, just use your imagination. Custom wallpaper is easier and less expensive than you might expect

The sky's the limit for beautiful blues in your home's dining spaces; here's how to make it work

Make fluffing and folding more enjoyable by borrowing these ideas from beautifully designed laundry rooms

Make a utilitarian mudroom snazzier and better organized with these cheap and easy ideas

A redwood-clad gem in California’s Marin County features a dreamy outdoor oasis with an open-door policy for the homeowners’ friends