Trading homes for your vacation? Leave yours in great shape for your guests and help them enjoy a happy break with these 12 tips

Imagine paying nothing for your vacation lodging. With house swapping in more than 150 countries, it's possible

Beadboard-backed open shelves, a hearth-style stove surround and a roomy table are highlights of this Massachusetts kitchen

Look to nature, inexpensive fabrics and small swaps to conjure a country-house vibe

See how a family short on space swapped storage for a steam shower, a wet bar and room to play

Evolving your style doesn't have to mean a complete redo. Get a traditional feel with these small swap-outs and updates

Give your kitchen an easy-breezy feel by swapping in summery colors and natural accessories, and stowing cool-weather cooking stuff

Swap standard features for antiques and add other artful displays for a bathroom that’s worlds away from bland

New project for a new year: Swap your conventional heater for an energy-saving model — and don’t be fooled by misinformation

Many facing a drought are swapping turf for less thirsty plantings. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear about it