In a perfect world, when we walked through the front door after work each day we'd be greeted by a loving dog/cat/child, an attractive significant other replacing our coat with a glass of wine, and the… More

You've just renovated the house, taking the exterior on a journey from "rustic cottage" to "hey, is that house in Dwell??" Congratulations. Now it's time to add the bling -- you know, the address numbers,… More

About two million kids are schooled at home in the U.S. every day. That’s a growing number, too. The reasons are many – and often personal – and families who make the choice to homeschool… More

Done right, window washing is a big job even if you live in a small house, and it’s a good one to leave to the pros (especially if you'd have to climb to a second (or third) story on a ladder, or… More

With American Idol kicking into high gear this week, many of us -- we’re guessing more of us than are willing to admit it -- hopped onto the couch, turned on Fox, and happily pre-selected our favorite… More

We think it's time to move beyond the idea of home as castle. Let's turn your home into a fortress. From picking the right patio door (one that can't just be lifted off its tracks by a burglar) to tricks… More