Great Home Projects: Opening up a room? Learn who to hire, what it’ll cost and how long it will take

Clear the path for plantings or a more modern patio design by demolishing all or part of the concrete in your yard

Learn how to balance your budget and set priorities to get the home features you want with the least compromise

Choose from more grass varieties and save money over sod by starting your lawn from seed

Some could be twins; others channel the Odd Couple. You may never look at property boundaries the same way again

Cherished antiques rub elbows with contemporary furnishings in this intimate-feeling open-plan Chicago condo

Find plant maps, sale sites and guides that make going native in the garden easier than ever

Upholstery, draperies, rugs and mirrors are a few of the items for which it makes sense to consider a custom option

Get your landscape project built on time and on budget by hiring a quality professional