Make a tight or awkward yard a real destination with these design tricks from the pros

Instead of letting the lawn sprawl, make it a shapely design element in your yard. You’ll reap benefits both practical and aesthetic

Laundry plus bill paying? Sign us up. Plus a potting area? We dig it. See how multiuse laundry rooms work harder and smarter for you

Watch the world go by from a porch decked out with comfy furniture and inspiring accessories

This week's stories reveal how you can switch up your surroundings to spark new ideas

Consider an eclectic outdoor style with defined hardscapes softened by exuberant, informal plantings

Display, storage, a room divider — make your kitchen island work harder for you with these examples as inspiration

Clever and stylish solutions to maximize smaller spaces in every room

Revive your room by reimagining a bookcase with paint, art, light and unexpected objects

Eastern gardeners should consider growing blueberry plants for their delicious fruits, bee-friendly spring blooms and brilliant fall foliage