Get the pros and cons of wood, plastic, composite and more decking materials, plus a basic price comparison

Consider using snow skis, mirrors, bottle caps and other unusual materials for your next kitchen backsplash

This low-maintenance alternative to wood is made from varying amounts of recycled plastic. Consider it for decks, fences and more

Want to increase your living space outside? Learn the requirements, costs and other considerations for building a deck

Smooth things over between your furniture and floor with easy glides cut from leather scraps

Are the wine corks piling up in your house? Learn how to recycle or reuse these versatile, sustainable stoppers

Get the scoop on trenches to the skinny on bender board, to help keep your garden beds as tidy as you like

Depth, width, proportion and detailing all contribute to the comfort and functionality of this transitional space

Make over rooms and furniture more easily and with better results with the right paint and gear

Flexible stucco, intricate tiles and more have kept this multicultural style going strong for a century