Though we're not awake during most of the time that we spend in our bedrooms, most folks spend more hours in their bedrooms than in any other room of the house. Bedrooms can be full...

The words "house guest" usually conjure up feelings of privacy being invaded, coffee cups being left on the table, and the bathroom being unavailable when you need it most. That's why...

Nobody can doubt the economy of a simple metal bead frame, with a box-spring and mattress. The downside to this classic bed is that there is no headboard. Of course, an intrepid DIY-er...

In 1900, a pair of freshly minted prep school graduates Frank Roosevelt and Lathrop Brown moved into a suite of rooms in the famous Adams House at Harvard. The future President of the...

Is your love life in the doldrums? Do you crave the warmth of a lover’s touch, the sharing of fun and laughter with a trusted partner, the feeling of safety and support that only...

When I was designing our 200 sq foot cabin, one of the design elements was a sleeping loft. This concept is pretty common in the fundamental plans of many “tiny house” designs....

Are you afraid to paint your walls brown? Don't be. Light shades of brown can be a warm alternative to white and deep browns can add drama and definition to a space. And men: It's a...

Dear Linda, my in-laws are coming for a visit and I'm afraid they'll complain about our house. What can I do to spruce it up? In truth, I don’t have in-laws so I have not had...