Transform a patch of green into an outdoor destination with these fresh upgrades.

While regular kitchen cupboards serve a useful purpose, there’s something eye-catching and appealing about these open (and organized) storage shelves. Designer John Gidding wanted to separate the kitchen from the dining area but still keep the entire space open and airy. By adding the small wall divider, he was able to turn a small kitchen…

In the monthly REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey (RCI), the National Association of REALTORS® asks members “In the neighborhood or area where you make most of your sales, what are your expectations for residential property prices over the next year?” The map shows the median expected price change in the next 12 months for each state…

A leaf-covered patio gets a romantic upgrade with vintage furniture, mood lighting, and a party-ready trestle table. Alfresco meals, twinkly lights, verdant gardens—Italians know how to do summer nights right. But living la dolce vita can be yours for less than the cost of a ticket to Rome. Take this patio, which designer and fervent…

The greatest porch, patio, and deck upgrades that will make you glad you stayed at home! Add comfort and charm to existing outdoor spaces like porches, patios, and decks—it can be like hanging out inside but with a breeze and a better view.

No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent or a favorite chair, the emotional reasons why we choose to buy our own home are, more often than not, the more powerful or compelling ones. Every…

When a neighbor tore out a deck and left the pieces on the curb, RMSer Chicago Recycler had the materials for her porch redo. She built this table out of the 2x12s (top) and 4x4s (legs), using scrap 2x4s for the supporting structure, and she gave it an antique mahogany stain. She also built the…

Whether you’re planning a new kitchen from scratch, remodeling what’s already there or just looking for ideas to improve a space you aren’t in a position to change, these 99 ideas should provide plenty of inspiration. Make the most of your kitchen space with these storage tricks and decor ideas.

According to Bankrate’s latest Financial Security Index Poll, Americans who have money to set aside for the next 10 years would rather invest in real estate than any other type of investment. Bankrate asked Americans to answer the following question: “Which would be the best way to invest money you did not need for more…

Kitchen design trends 2016 bring creative combinations of materials, shapes, and colors, and blend them with unexpected, original, and fresh ideas. Modern kitchens turn into multi-functional, bright, comfortable and unique home interiors. Natural materials, the originality, accentuated by a good Feng Shui color, create harmony and Feng Shui a home for wealth. 2004, 2016, 2028…