When it comes to home design, color choice is everything. According to designers, here are five fashionable colors you might want to throw into the mix...

How versatile are your home furnishings? If you find they’re lacking in flexibility, try working in these 4 multipurpose pieces.

Rustic design is all the rage these days. Here's how you can add this popular look to your home.

Accessory dwelling units (Granny Flats) are one of the most talked about trends in real estate.

Are you considering buying a new home but have a small decorating budget? Luckily, with a little creativity, updates don't have to be expensive.

Whether you're motivated by financial benefits or lifestyle perks, moving to a smaller space can be a smart idea with lasting benefits.

If you picture the typical house you aren't likely to think of a shipping container or a silo, but some have turned these into comfortable homes.

Everyone sets off a smoke alarm every now and then, but actual home fires happen more than you may realize.

Don't wait until there's a chill in the air to give your HVAC system a thorough checkup. To do so is to risk finding out that you'll be going without heat when you need it most.

Top Exterior Projects: a new patio, seed lawn and fireplace are just three of the most valuable outdoor features a house can have.

Retirement planning and advice often focus on how much to save and where to invest. But what about where you'll live out your retirement years?

Our homes are our private havens -- the places where we often feel most protected and comfortable. But...

Outdoor adventures across North America are on the rise, with visits to national parks, historic sites and national monuments under the care of the...

A quick search on the internet can result in an array of DIY tutorials and videos, but just because you can do it yourself doesn't mean you should.

While you're probably up on the basics of spring-cleaning, like washing windows, cleaning blinds and shampooing rugs, there are several areas you may overlook.

Today's modern kitchens may include seamless appliances, lavish amenities and stylish upgrades, but they're still a far cry from the new technologies...

The holidays can feel like a period of perpetual motion. And while that's much of what makes the season such a joy, it's also why it's important to...

Does the idea of hosting overnight guests stress you out? It doesn't have to with a little forethought and preparation.

Though many grasses and plants go dormant in the cooler months, they still require some attention. Here are a few tips for...

Though it seems like an easy enough task, hanging art can devolve into an exercise in frustration.

Though it seems like an easy enough task, hanging art can devolve into an exercise in frustration.

If hungry deer frequently mistake your garden for a salad bar, you may want to consider a few measures to deter them. Here are some options...

With the rise of home-sharing services like Airbnb, HomeAway and others, you might think that renting your home -- or just a room in it -- is an easy way to...

Choosing paint colors, furniture layouts and other design elements can be one of the most exciting aspects of setting up a new home...

Traditional backyards across North America often feature a patio surrounded by an expanse of lawn. Looking to change yours up?

When you buy a condo, you own it just as you would a single-family detached house. But living in a condo differs from living in a house in several ways...

If you're in the market for a new house, you may have considered a home with energy-saving features. And if your wish list goes beyond having...