We click open invitations and RSVP via text, but a handwritten thank-you is sometimes still best. Here's how to tell

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Research shows that just looking at nature has powerful mental benefits. Here's how to get a boost — with or without a million-dollar view

Share pictures of your home and yard this summer — we’d love to feature them in an upcoming story

This low-maintenance, high-impact houseplant fits in with any design and can clear the air, too

Whether you’ve inherited a large collection of items or a single bulky piece of furniture, it’s OK to let it go if you don’t need or want it

Get the house you envision — and even enjoy the process — by following this architect's guide to building a new home

Straw bales are cheap, easy to find and DIY-friendly. Get the basics on building with this renewable, ecofriendly material

Forget luck. Having bamboo that thrives on a wee plot just takes planning, picking the right variety, and keeping runners in check

Bring Asian or tropical allure to a room of any style with versatile and exotic bamboo pieces