Get near-total immersion in home entertainment with virtual-reality gadgets worthy of a sci-fi flick, coming soon

Give your kitty another avenue for fun with a tubular walkway system that lets him go his own way

New technologies hope to unify the lawless frontier of home-automation products. Would they work for you?

Free your home's music setup from wires with Wi-Fi speakers that let you take high-quality audio anywhere

Stream music, radio and podcasts — and even take phone calls — right in your shower, with wireless and water-resistant sound systems

Creative wall treatments, bright colors and ever-present extended family make a modern renovation a lively affair

Say goodbye to the headaches and high price of current systems, and hello to home automation products for the masses

A covered patio, an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit off a guesthouse extend the entertainment area of this ocean-view property

With lovely lounging areas and a kitchen that can handle a crowd, this retreat in the hills of New York is made for entertaining

Hummingbirds — unique to the Americas — zip through open landscapes seasonally or year-round. Here’s how to attract them