How to make sure your plan takes full advantage of your lot.
For architect Nick Noyes, simplicity isn't all that simple.
A home inspector with 40 years experience offers a must-do home maintenance list of five chores that are not onerous or time-consuming.
Decking material pros and cons, from wood to plastic.
Meet Rohan Walters, the newest member of our Signature Studio, who specializes in designing houses for difficult sites.
An eye-catching exterior is the sum of many parts -- combining small upgrades can create a handsome facade on any budget.
Explaining the differences between a carpenter and a general contractor.
Getting a loan for that weekend getaway house is possible, although you may find some requirements to be stiffer than for your primary home.
A simple deck designed to make an easy transition from house to garden.
Building an energy efficient house begins with orientation to the sun and taking advantage of thermal mass.
A veteran architect shares his strategies for marrying function and style.
A new plan by Peter Brachvogel and Stella Carosso celebrates living in touch with nature.