Learn decorating and layout tricks to create intimacy, distinguish areas and work with scale in an alley of a room

More prep, seating and storage space? Check. But you’ll need to factor in traffic flow, seams and more when designing a long island

Distract attention away from an awkward room shape and create a pleasing design using these pro tips

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

7 ways to arrange your living-room furniture to avoid that bowling-alley look

Photographs mix with social history from the architectural highlights of Long Island's suburbanization

Don't stop short by sticking on a candle and calling it a day. Long mantelpieces offer the chance to really stretch your style

Don't settle for bland or blech just because you rent. Make your home feel more like you with these improvements from minor to major

These insects are busy in the garden come summer and fall, pollinating sunflowers, coneflowers, asters and more

Conquer your attic and basement storage in more than a day, with these easy, bite-size steps for sorting, storing and protecting your stuff