Learn how to balance your budget and set priorities to get the home features you want with the least compromise

Bibliophiles across the globe reveal their top books and favorite reading spots, from a 2-story library to an artfully curated book nook

Get your kitchen holiday ready by choosing the right knives and storing them safely and efficiently

We haven't mastered the all-purpose humanoid house cleaner, but these gadgets make quick work of chores

Clever nooks, rails and baskets keep fluffy towels right at hand

Sometimes a ledge — not a shelf — is what you need for form and function. Here’s our room-by-room guide

The Hardworking Home: We weigh the pros and cons of washing your clothes in the basement, kitchen, bathroom and more

Colors go in and out of vogue. Here’s how they make their way into our home decor

It’s a case of now you see it, now you don’t with these 10 clever ways of fitting in a laundry zone