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

Dithering over potential palettes for your home? A color pro might be the way to go. Here's how it works

If you're a cat lover, the joys outweigh any other issue. If you haven't lived with one yet, here are a few things to know

The word on the street? Homes with appealing front views can sell faster, lift moods and convey a warm welcome

Some style trends are worth jumping onboard. Others you may want to let fade from your memory

Get your overhead, task and accent lighting right for decorative beauty, less eyestrain and a focus exactly where you want

Landscapes of all sizes can learn a thing or two from the grand gardens of the past

Brighten your porch or patio with a potted pomegranate, kumquat, blueberry bush or another great fall fruit

Layer it, bump it out, wrap it around a tree. Get inspiration with these ideas for adding a deck to your yard

Consider these creative possibilities for extending your living area outdoors