12 Women Who Are Changing the Home Improvement Industry
These women are building better futures in the construction trades—and creating opportunities for others to follow.
The 8 Most Notable House Fires in History
As these famous disasters demonstrate, fire can strike without warning, destroying houses, fortunes, and lives in the process.
The Best Ways to Dress Up a Drop Ceiling
Pretty up a drab drop ceiling with any of these unexpected, inexpensive decor ideas.
7 Fictional Towns You Can Visit in Real Life
Want to catch a little Tinseltown glamour—without actually going to Tinseltown? Plan a trip to one of these quirky faux hamlets, built as sets for film shoots that wrapped years ago. Touring these spots will take you to some fascinatingly out-of-the-way spots, from the desert in Tunisia to deep-woods North Carolina, and give you a little taste of movie magic.
Earthship Homes: Are They the Next Big Sustainable Housing Trend?
Earthships are off-grid homes built out of recycled and natural materials that focus on passive heating and cooling.
How to Organize a Neighborhood Cleanup Day
You can help the planet, get to know your neighbors, and make a difference in your community by cleaning up the neighborhood.
Trick-or-Treating at an Apartment Building
Don’t let living in an apartment building put a damper on your trick-or-treating plans. Bring the community together to create a new Halloween tradition.
17 Parts of Your Home You Never Knew Had Names
Your house is made up of walls, windows, floors, doors… and a bunch of other thingamajigs and whatsits. Here, a slew of architectural mysteries solved!
The Coolest House You Can Tour in Every State
These enchanting estates, one in each of the 50 states, can be savored up close.
The Pros and Cons of Split Level Homes
Learn what it’s really like to live in a split level, and why certain folks are more likely to buy one of these Baby Boom abodes.