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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Designers tell us what sparks their creativity and how they incorporate their inspirations into clients’ homes

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

Are your old pictures stuck in dusty boxes? Here’s how to get them in order — and ready to tell your family’s story