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Homeowners are often advised to keep the home neutral and avoid decorating with anything too bold or personal. But in order to make a house your home,...

NEW YORK (AP) — Household objects, industrial cast-offs and vintage farm tools — all these and more are being salvaged and upcycled into lighting fixt...

As chameleons go, quartz is impressive. The man-made stone offers an increasingly realistic look, mimicking materials such as marble, granite, concret...

There's been a subtle shift in contemporary décor; it started to emerge at this year's furniture and design shows, and continues to gain ground in ret...

I received an email from Joanna Reeves, subeditor/editor newspaper supplements for APL Media Limited in London, asking if she could email me a few que...

Ah, summer — the season when oranges are transformed into ice pops, limes add zing to slushies, peaches become pies, and berries take over nearly ever...

It often starts as a blank spot on the patio, usually somewhere just outside the back door. Then come the "things" to fill the spot. There's so much t...

Even for households that count four-legged fur friends as part of their family, pet-friendly features can be easily overlooked when it's time to build...

It's a small thing, often overlooked amid major items like furniture and paint colors when you're decorating a room. But don't underestimate the power...

Many homebuyers fail to comparison shop for the best policies, potentially missing out on a better deal elsewhere. That means some may sign off on a p...

Looking to do some home improvement projects? Plan ahead for the biggest impact for your budget. Follow these tips to protect your home's air quality,...

It seems we’ve finally settled into summer like weather and we can garden in earnest. After the much needed rain we had Sunday all the plants will be ...

Sometimes the way to improve a room isn't to buy new furniture: It's to rearrange pieces you already own. Interior designers can spend hours creating ...

Whether you're planning to list your home for sale soon or you're simply working to maintain features that attracted you to the charming abode in the ...