Trading homes for your vacation? Leave yours in great shape for your guests and help them enjoy a happy break with these 12 tips

An urban Irish home trades a dilapidated structure for an open layout, skylights and indoor-outdoor flow

Trading books for baguettes, this California kitchen underwent years of remodels before its latest modern incarnation

Before you go making a mountain out of a mulch hill, learn the facts about what your plants and soil really want

Secondhand finds and favorite pieces add whimsical beauty to this animal-loving couple’s property

Work less, help the environment and foster connections by just saying no to typical turf

See why reducing waste in a home construction project should appeal to every architect, designer and client

Even if sandals and shorts are your year-round attire, you can still subtly dress your home for autumn