Are formal dining rooms becoming the dinosaurs of design? In this new age of small carbon footprints, gaga for green and badges of honor for thrift, do the dust-collecting monuments to fine dining make… More

Color guru Shannon Kaye is one busy artist. She's an author, the host and designer of "Fresh Coat" on the DIY network, a special correspondent for Lifetime channel’s "The Balancing Act," and guest… More

We know your story, because we've been there: You're planning to remodel the bathroom and you’ve all but given up on the idea of putting in a tub. There’s just not enough room. And we feel… More

Kathy takes remodeling seriously.   Kathy is an award-winning journalist whose expertise is homes, design and remodels. Her blog began on the LA TImes but moved to its own home -- she continues to write… More

Before making that big move to a brand new city, be sure you've conferred with Mother Nature.  Here are some quick tips, broken down by region, on how to safeguard your new home against a natural disaster. Tornado… More

Fires have raged across California in recent weeks. At the time of this writing, more than sixty homes have burnt to the ground.   The homes where these families have built memories, raised children,… More