Gather these must-haves in advance for a smooth move and more comfortable first days in your new home

Drop the paint can, step away from the brick and read this remodeling advice from people who’ve been there

Find out which projects offer the best return on your investment dollars

Great design stimulates all the senses, including touch. Check out these great uses of texture, then let your fingers do the walking

Moving guide, Part 1: How to organize your stuff and your life for an easier household move

Is a plain corkboard stopping up your creative flow? Stir the imagination with these creative ideas for pin boards and more

Durable, sanitary and unique, this bespeckled surface is a winner for floors, walls, countertops and sinks

The Japanese ‘engawa,’ a roofed transitional zone and social space, blurs the lines between indoors and out

Keep slush and muck at the door with stylish boot trays, hooks, baskets and rugs

This busy mudroom is a lifesaver. Here’s how the designer found the space and made use of every inch