Safety strategies, Part 1: Get the lowdown from the pros on which areas of the home need locks, lids, gates and more

Going paperless is a heck of a lot easier when you put the kibosh on letting flyers, junk mail and more get past the front door

Encourage gorgeous blooms year after year with this time-tested advice on how to prune your rosebush in winter for health and shape

Experts serve up advice on caring for these kitchen appliances, which work extra hard during the holidays

Stay organized with this advice on what to do when you change homes

Waffling over the rainbow of color options for your home's face? This advice from an architect can help

Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

Make buyer's remorse over furniture, textiles and more a thing of the past with this wise purchasing advice

Take a book, leave a book. An ingenious lending-library idea is sweeping the nation — see if it's right for your neighborhood

Make a gift list and check supplies twice, then ensure that the house looks nice, and buy travel tickets if you’re leaving town