Chunky moldings, wide-plank floorboards, beadboard ceilings—and numerous places to stash toys: Here's how this Colonial-style house blends updated classic details and family-friendly comfort

The Bedford House, after: How the TOH crew used smart design and some clever handcrafted touches to turn a Revolutionary War-era relic into a 21st-century homestead

Learn pros' tricks for creating an open-plan, multipurpose space with just the right dose of old-fashioned charm

Overhaul your boring concrete porch with bluestone and natural-stone veneers

This crumbling Colonial cottage wasn't built to last forever. But one determined homeowner has made it his mission to see that it will

A room perfect for hosting Super Bowl parties: a media room for grown ups with 3 TVs.From Garage to Comfy Rec Room

The creative redesign of a dysfunctional entry area yields welcoming built-in nooks for books and a desk, plus an ingenious box-within-a-box powder room

In shades such as tangerine and teal, these kitchen staples are so cheery, you'll want to leave them on the countertop for all to see

Doctors can't explain what's wrong for about 10 percent of couples who can't conceive, and some experts suspect the culprit is where you'd least expect: in the home

Add character to plain rooms with crown molding, baseboards, wainscoting, and more architectural details

Hung in a front entry or a cozy corner indoors, these pendant-style fixtures cast a soft ambient light that's both charming and inviting

Don't visit a showroom or meet with a pro without our expert advice on creating the cook space you've always coveted

12 splurge-worthy reproduction pieces for a vintage look, plus their wallet-wise counterparts. Invest in the best or get the look for less? The choice is yours

Historically influenced furnishings and handcrafted accents conceal the thoroughly modern amenities of this cooking-and-eating area

Efficient wash-and-dry centers designate a place for each step of the laundry process, from sorting to folding

A new porch gives purpose and proportion to lanky columns, while new colors boost style

Icicles may be pretty but they can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up into your house. Here are prevention tips, fast fixes, and long-term repairs from the pros at TOH

Blending rustic wood with industrial metal, this coffee table has a high-end look—but costs less than $70 to make.

Moss, mold, and dead mice—plus more gruesome discoveries made by house inspectors, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter

Professional painter John Dee shows how to give dark cupboards the glossy, smooth look of factory-finish cabinets without having to order new doors