Get a look that’s totally you — and possibly for a lower cost than you might think

Here’s what you need to know to pick the right bathroom medicine cabinet and get it installed

Ethan Waldman quit his job, left his large house and spent $42,000 to build a 200-square-foot home that costs him $100 a month to live in

Did you live through the noise and dust during your project, rent a place or camp in your backyard? Tell us your story

Bold color, a graphic wallcovering and small, thoughtful details bring big character to this 130-square-foot space

Upholstery, draperies, rugs and mirrors are a few of the items for which it makes sense to consider a custom option

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

See where it makes sense to invest in durable essentials and focal pieces, and where to economize on other things

Transform raw wood for custom-looking cabinetry with a stain that fills your need for color but lets the grain show through

Do you want custom, semicustom or stock cabinets? Frameless or framed construction? We review the options