Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

Ride along with a Houzz contributing photographer to see gorgeous autumn eye candy from New York to New Hampshire

Trash bags, houseplants and a good cry all have their role when it comes to this major life change

Advice for wall and trim colors, what to always do before committing and the one paint feature you should completely ignore

Houzz Call: A tool or material can be a maker’s best friend. We’d like to see your favorite — and what it helps you achieve

Ripe for some citrus fertilizer know-how? This mini guide will help your lemon, orange and grapefruit trees flourish

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil

Little adjustments to your attitude and routine can help take the wrinkles out of doing the wash

Get the layout dimensions that will help you wash and fold — and maybe do much more — comfortably and efficiently

Everyone wins when your children learn to respect boundaries, get help when they need it and show others they care