The next time you run into a tongue-tied architect hanging out solo in a corner, one of these handouts may help

Whether you favor contemporary, classic or beach reads, do the long and lazy days of summer bring out the lit lover in you?

If you've got a man-focused space for tinkering, collecting, rocking out or even just daydreaming, we'd love to see it

Tearing out the lawn? Planting edibles? Starting from scratch? Tell us what you plan to change in your garden this year

Do you bring out the good silver, candles, berries and greens for your holiday table? If so, we'd like to see it

What makes your table festive for the holiday season? Post photos of your decked-out table

Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week on Houzz

In the battle against social awkwardness, an intrepid architect calls upon ... what else? His design skills

Is there one thing you do, watch or eat that heralds the arrival of Christmas? Post a photo and let us know!

No one wants to see those trash and recycling bins. So where do you stash them while you wait for the garbage truck? Show us your designs!