Emily Post’s great-great-granddaughter gives advice on having dogs at parties and handling a family member’s offer to help with projects

Black trim, faux-crocodile wallpaper and ebony-stained floors are among the sexy touches in this second home in Oregon

Cover all the bases now to ensure many years of satisfaction with your full renovation, second-story addition or bump-out

Learn how an extra story will change your house and its systems to avoid headaches and extra costs down the road

A designer-builder helps a Chicago couple remodel a rural second home with a pool for their extended family to enjoy

Warm wood cabinets, a reconfigured layout and wave-pattern countertops complement the home’s wooded surroundings

Extensive renovations, including additions, update a 1918 Georgia home for modern life while respecting its history

A modern update highlights a midcentury home’s stellar views of San Francisco Bay and creates a new master suite

Expansive glass brings nature's glories inside this contemporary home, while generous wood celebrates the beauty of the outdoors

As with the kitchen, the bathroom is always a high priority for home buyers. Here’s how to showcase your bathroom so it looks its best