Emily Post’s great-great-granddaughter gives us advice on no-shoes policies and how to graciously decline a contractor’s bid

Straightforward materials and simple architectural forms provide a comfortable farmhouse-style escape from the city

Take a shot on your own or go straight to just-for-fun speculations about whose homes these could be

A year after losing her sister, she was facing another holiday. Here’s how one woman learned to find joy again

A sheep's head here, a beaded fringe there and layers of exotic prints and art everywhere work wonderfully in a personal "Shangri-La"

Industrious DIYers use antique furniture, collections and warm colors to cozy up their traditional home

Make your kitchen uniquely yours with painted cabinetry. Here's how (and what) to paint them

Learn what fruit flies are, how to prevent them and how to get rid of them in your home

Get the principles of displaying accessories down pat to give your home some soul

See why an engineered wood floor could be your best choice (and no one will know but you)