Sit back and enjoy a little design daydreaming: 89 kitchen islands, with at least one for every style

Straw bales are cheap, easy to find and DIY-friendly. Get the basics on building with this renewable, ecofriendly material

Reduce stress and free up more time for the things that really matter by establishing specific procedures for everyday tasks

These dreamy backyard swimming spots are favorites with the Houzz community

Spend less time tending and more time taking in the sights by improving on Victorian and prairie garden designs

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

They go up to the ceiling and don’t fall short on making a major impact. Are you ready to hop on the big-backsplash bandwagon?

Whether you want a simple perch or a massive seat in your shower, our guide can help

If you've masterminded a solution — silly or ingenious — to a home issue, we want to know

Did you say ‘I do’ at home? We want to hear and see everything about it. Share your photos and you could be featured in an upcoming ideabook