15 Outdoor Lighting Ideas to Set the Mood for Entertaining (15 photos)
An outdoor space — whether a yard, patio or deck — is high on many homeowners’ entertaining wish lists. Whether you like to have a crowd over for cocktails, a few friends for dinner or a small gathering for drinks around a fire pit, the right lighting helps extend outdoor enjoyment after sundown.Solar-powered,......
7 Tips to Help You Start a Digital Declutter (11 photos)
When your physical space is disorganized, it can be hard to find things or even remember what you have. The same is true if your digital files, photos, apps and emails are so messy that you can’t find what you need when you need it. Read on for basic tips to start your digital decluttering process....
10 New Kitchen and Bath Product Trends to Watch in 2026 (25 photos)
The 2026 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Florida, was a whirlwind of innovation, style and scale. Held Feb. 17 to 19, KBIS and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) jointly created Design & Construction Week. With 117,000 registrants navigating almost......
10 Decluttering Projects You Can Do in 30 Minutes or Less (11 photos)
Facing a cluttered space can feel disheartening — who has the time (or frankly, the desire) to spend all day clearing clutter? But the thing is, making progress toward a clean, clutter-free space doesn’t have to be something you devote an entire day to. Instead, by carving out bite-size chunks......
Which Pro Should You Hire for Your Project? (11 photos)
Architect, contractor, interior designer, landscape designer — who’s the right home professional for your project? Whether you’re remodeling, building, decorating or landscaping, this guide is a good place to start to find out. Browse this list of 11 home professional types to learn more about what they......
Got Frost-Damaged Plants? How It Happens, and When and How to Prune (12 photos)
Freezing temperatures can cause brown, crispy growth on plants that are susceptible to frost damage. Frost damage can occur when temperatures dip to or below the freezing point, 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). And both cold-hardy plants and tenderer plants that do best in warmer temperatures......
142-Square-Foot Craftsman Kitchen That Maximizes Storage (9 photos)
In a 142-square-foot kitchen, every inch counts. So a peninsula slicing the space nearly in two wasn’t doing this young family any favors. Living in a 1925 Craftsman in Philadelphia’s Mount Airy neighborhood with two small kids, the owners wanted a layout that felt more open, functional and......
Tour a Modern Organic Home With Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Flow (12 photos)
On a compact lot in Tampa, Florida, a well-traveled young couple set out to build a home that would feel like a calming retreat when they returned from the road yet could open up easily for gatherings with friends. Collaborating with the homeowners and builder from the earliest stages and......
Pros’ Favorite Kitchen Island Features (19 photos)
“Everyone wants an island in their kitchen — the bigger the better. It is the most requested kitchen must-have we receive,” says Chad Kahle, president of Kitchen Vision of the Carolinas in Denver, North Carolina.......