I think of animal prints as “definite.” They are bold and brave and always make a strong statement. Zebra rugs are a staple in the interior design world for their graphic patterning....

I recently received an email from a young woman who was very frustrated by the lack of affordable green options for living room design. She has a modest lifestyle and resides with her...

Green geeks are abuzz about the new federal PowerSaver loan program. On the Old House Web blog, energy-efficient remodeling expert Matt Grocoff wrote, “it’s like free money,”...

During the framing stage of homebuilding, the sight that always impresses me it the “forest” of studs and the “cloud canopy” of sheathing. Seeing a home this way really brings...

There seems to be a standard philosophy that exposed wood is good and wood trim in rooms is always preferential to nothing. But, is that really true? The fact is that we often see poorly...

Whether you are furnishing your first apartment, enjoy hunting for bargains or have been affected by recent economic times, there are a few things you should know if you're buying used...

Like most plumbing systems, hookups for washing machines work extremely well if done properly, and if not, almost certainly cause problems, sometimes big problems (like flooding and...

It took the drowning death of a 7-year-old girl in a hot tub to bring about safety regulations regarding pools and spas. Through the efforts of the child's mother and legislators, the...