Crank up the energy savings, courtesy of household items that come into power the old-fashioned way: manually

Discover book storage as wild as a thriller's plot twists and as useful as a how-to manual

You might think it’s self-cleaning, but your dishwasher needs regular upkeep to keep it working hard for you

Faucets that turn on with a tap of the finger, forearm or hand are great for messy hands or full arms

Great project: Install low-lying drawers in your kitchen or bath to hold step stools, pet bowls, linens and more

Mechanical ventilation can actually be better for your home than the natural kind. Find out the whys and hows here

Always losing your phone charger? Tired of digging for that missing DVD? Try these ideas for managing your favorite home gadgets

You may never settle for prepared foods again with these cooking tools, gadgets and storage pieces

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

Whip up meals with high-tech help, thanks to a phone-connected oven and teakettle, plus a web-surfing cutting board