See how 5 columnar cactuses add a striking design element to warm-weather gardens, courtyards and entries

Arrange cactuses and succulents amid salvaged treasures, against a vibrant painted wall or in terraced beds

These prickly desert plants transform in spring with the arrival of their colorful blossoms

Bring on the sun with these heat-loving succulent container gardens

Give your garden design some textural bam with pebbles, granite, river rocks and other permeable materials

Find out which projects offer the best return on your investment dollars

Save your sanity and your decorating budget by choosing materials and surfaces that can stand up to abuse

Look to these bathroom makeovers to learn about budgets, special features, splurges, bargains and more

Some style trends are worth jumping onboard. Others you may want to let fade from your memory

Go for harmonious, sophisticated, bright rooms with these pastel furnishings pulled from the colors of artworks