If workers around your home are doing things that bother you, there’s a diplomatic way to approach them

Your home may be the ultimate blank canvas. Give every room meaning with books and artwork that speak to you

Did you recently redo your bath? Please tell us about your upgrade and what it took to get there

Please share stories of those who have given you kind words or done deeds that helped you through 2017

This low-maintenance, high-impact houseplant fits in with any design and can clear the air, too

Ignore the instinct to go with white. These colors can show your house in the best possible light

Please share your family’s tricks for polishing floors, cleaning grout and keeping windows sparkling

DIYers and budget-minded remodelers often look to this countertop material, which can last for decades with the right maintenance

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

Find out how different hues can nurture sensitivity, counter restlessness and encourage confidence in children