Forget fusty and dusty. Secondhand finds in this home are as bright and cheery as if they just stepped off the showroom floor

What to know about material, shape and customizable options when designing a handrail

Subtle modern details make this new home stand out from its elderly neighbors without disrespecting them

Whether it's cedar, fir or pine, if a wood has a knot, it's hot

Children ran from the scary dark walls in this spare room, but white paint and new flooring put fears and style travesties to rest

Made by hand, prefab or growing from the ground, garden walls are key landscaping elements. Here's what to think about for your yard

The right window treatments can provide privacy, light control and safety — or just better style

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

If regular curtains and rods feel too off the rack, look to these imaginative alternatives for one-of-a-kind windows