You can take steps to make this the year your home truly becomes a place of comfort and joy

Trade weedy dirt and trash for a parking strip filled with wispy grasses, low-growing flowers and textural trees

A successful garden means knowing the plants, the wildlife and yourself

Bring the tropical spirit of Hawaii to a mainland garden — for a summer or even longer

Soft lighting, warm interiors and plush furnishings make these outdoor retreats inviting

The Hardworking Home: A look at the most popular laundry photos in 2014 hints that dog beds, drying racks and stackable units will be key

Don't dismiss these common annuals, perennials and shrubs — there are reasons they've been popular for so long

An innovative sensory room, wide doors and hallways, and other thoughtful design moves make this Canadian home work for the whole family

Plans for this innovative tower home in Melbourne were going nowhere — until the homeowners’ twins came to the rescue

A new house, job or baby — these and other turning points offer a chance to discard stuff you don’t need or love