Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

Make a unique, unexpected statement in any space with this precious metallic finish

No one's sure exactly what the quatrefoil represents, but its striking effect in all kinds of designs is certain

Toss a palm frond in a vase or gather a whole bouquet — fresh or preserved tropical leaves bring on the exotic with almost no effort

Ride along with a Houzz contributing photographer to see gorgeous autumn eye candy from New York to New Hampshire

Looking for beautiful depth and dynamism in your landscape? Just add purple

Enjoy priceless beauty with just a few inexpensive stems — and you don’t need fancy vases, either

Spend less time weeding, less money watering and more moments just sitting back and enjoying your healthy garden

Look to the artist’s paper collages for a creative and easy approach to garden design

To settle on the perfect shape for this simple detail, follow your heart — or diamond, or maple leaf