August 10, 2011 Open It Up Nothing says relax and unwind like a spacious and functional bathroom
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August 10, 2011 Counter Culture Viva la resistance: Granite is no longer king of countertops. Quartz may soon take the crown
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August 10, 2011 Backsplash 101 Define your kitchen style with a creative backsplash
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August 10, 2011 Color Me Clean Bold and bright shower curtains add the perfect splash of color to bathrooms
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August 10, 2011 Mike Holmes: On Remodeling It Right The star of HGTV’s ‘Holmes Inspection’ gives tips on how to make sure your bathroom or kitchen renovation goes off without a hitch
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August 10, 2011 No More Water Waste More than half of all water use inside a house takes place in the bathroom. How efficient is yours?
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August 10, 2011 Cheap, Chic Cabinets Get creative with cabinets to save money - and time - on the kitchen's biggest investment
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August 10, 2011 A Binding Contract One writer’s tale of woe will convince you to be careful when hiring contractors
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August 10, 2011 For the Long Haul With families hunkering down in their current homes, the kitchen is the place to customize and create the perfect living space for their individual needs.
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June 8, 2011 Go with the Low Flow It's a dirty business, but someone's got to explain it. The latest toilets use less water, boost efficiency and so much more
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February 9, 2011 A Kitchen Worth Cooking In Put everything in its place so there's space for you to prepare, cook and enjoy meals year-round
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December 8, 2010 Come and get it Pull up an extra chair for dinner – there’s a place setting for everyone this year. New trends in tabletop décor leave plenty of room for personal panache
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December 8, 2010 Mixed Media Redesign with an app in mind – find passion and ideas at your fingertips
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June 9, 2010 Brush Up Interior paint has grown up. Look to granite finishes and eco-friendly clean-up for the next DIY project
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June 9, 2010 Get Comfortable Bigger no longer means better. Say hello to the cozy live-in kitchen
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June 9, 2010 Curtain Call Take a page from Martha Stewart's book - literally. Her latest home companion, an encyclopedia of sewing projects, includes smart ideas to help crafters refresh a bathroom in a hurry
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June 9, 2010 Go with the Flow Save money, add space and simplify morning routines with an updated bathroom
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June 9, 2010 The Fast and the Furious Efficiency and convenience rule the kitchen, especially when it comes to the holy trinity of appliances: the refrigerator, range and dishwasher. Here's what's cooking
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June 9, 2010 You Oughta Know Engage the senses with see-through appliances and textured tile
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June 9, 2010 Purple Rain Trade boring neutrals for gentle splashes of purple to create a kitchen and bathroom spiked with a healthy dose of drama
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June 9, 2010 Room to Grow Universal design becomes child's play as the powers that be consider even the shortest of options
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June 9, 2010 Shine On Insufficient lighting can dim the results of a bathroom remodel. Get creative with new technologies
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June 9, 2010 Sink On In The DIY Network's resident bathroom expert explains why a red tub is worth considering and how easy it is to tweet from the shower
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June 9, 2010 The Space Age Not all cabinetry trends are expensive - follow the ones that won't break the bank
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June 9, 2010 Survival of the Fittest When 'making do' has to be 'good enough,' here's how to make lemonade out of kitchen and bathroom lemons
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February 12, 2010 Curtain Call Take your bathroom to the next level with the effortless style and creative charm of a shower curtain
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February 10, 2010 Mission Kitchen Nine affordable, easy ways to upgrade the kitchen this weekend
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January 29, 2010 Ace of Space Amplify itty-bitty bathrooms with tips, tricks and simple secrets
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January 15, 2010 Showstoppers Winter vegetables heat up the kitchen with sweet and hearty recipes
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December 14, 2009 Say It Loud Like Spirit Day in high school, the holiday season is all about showing pride
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November 27, 2009 Shower Power A good soak will never go out of style, but showers are making a strong case for standing room only
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November 6, 2009 Can It! Make Grandma proud - preserve a great fall with an inspired pioneer spirit that doubles as an homage to seasons past
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November 4, 2009 Slow Down Forget fast food - try a cost-effective, energy-saving way to whip up a home-cooked meal
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August 17, 2009 No Plain Janes There's no excuse for boring cabinets, drawers and doors - join the party with distinctive pulls and knobs
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July 31, 2009 Beauty & the Bathroom You don't have to sacrifice taste for space when it comes to bathroom efficiency
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July 29, 2009 Fixture Fix Choose high-end faucets and knobs for bold home improvements
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July 15, 2009 Pantry Power Seven ways to get more out of your pantry
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July 1, 2009 Deep Impact Boost your bathroom's functionality and appeal
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June 17, 2009 Dream in Themes Go green, go cheap, go color crazy - your bathroom is waiting for its makeover
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June 10, 2009 What’s Cookin’? Follow these 10 hot kitchen trends to save money, time and your sanity
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June 10, 2009 You Oughta Know ‘Greening’ your bathroom is getting easier, cheaper and more beautiful by the … shower
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May 29, 2009 Can the Chaos Savor the flavor and protect your workspace. Good food comes from smart kitchens and strategic chefs
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May 25, 2009 Bathroom or Bust The National Kitchen and Bath Association's annual KBIS show unveils products that continue the bathroom's transformation into a sleek, hygienic, restful spa, which will make homeowners never want to leave home
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May 15, 2009 Piece By Piece Lights and tiles and blinds, oh my! Create the kitchen of your dreams, right now
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April 20, 2009 Budget Baths A little goes a long way when comes to the powder room
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April 6, 2009 Counter Attack The wear-and-tear headquarters of your home deserves special treatment
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February 27, 2009 Finishing Touches Bring your bathroom up to speed - here's what you can update this weekend
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February 18, 2009 First Things First Keeping a bathroom organized isn't as difficult as it seems - from style to hardware, here's how to banish clutter and chaos
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January 28, 2009 Bath Blitz In the mood for a new bathroom do? Being stylish and safe just got easier
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December 18, 2008 Great Escape Your bathroom has star power - here's how to find it
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December 15, 2008 Top That What you need to know before choosing a kitchen countertop
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December 3, 2008 Outside the Box Nothing is out of reach when it comes to bathroom organization
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November 19, 2008 Dine in a Dash Three tools that will make dinner easier tonight
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November 10, 2008 What's Cookin�? Add spice to the kitchen with different flooring options that focus on comfort and ease
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September 26, 2008 Sitting Pretty The latest kitchen accessories and appliances offer equal amounts of convenience and cool
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September 5, 2008 Skip to Your Loo Pretty up your powder room with four simple moves that leave quite an impression
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August 11, 2008 Sink Into Stone Move your kitchens and bathrooms into the Stone Age
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July 10, 2008 A Sophisticated Spin on the Spout Today's bathrooms distinguish luxury with details, from heated floors to water-paneled showers. But one fixture has really made a splash â“ it's time to turn on the faucet
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July 9, 2008 Ageless Design There's no stopping inspiration, quality design
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June 27, 2008 Simply Stunning As functional as they are beautiful, mosaic and glass sinks are basking in their newfound fame
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June 11, 2008 Don't throw in the towel The home spa experience doesn't have to stop once the shower is over. Stay relaxed and warm with heated towels
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May 1, 2008 Bathroom Break! The famous �because-I-said-so� speech isn�t always effective. When it comes to motivating kids to take a bath or brush their teeth, take some tips from the professionals
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April 9, 2008 Bathroom Bliss on a Budget Make the bathroom sparkle by experimenting with color, texture, light and hardware - without dipping into your 401K
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April 3, 2008 Five-minute facelift Functional doesn’t have to be frumpy – it’s time to get the bathroom ready for a makeover
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March 27, 2008 Take Five Make sure the kitchen pulls its weight with five space-saving ideas
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March 17, 2008 His Side of the Story From the cabinets to the vanities, and all the gadgets in between, men are opinionated about their home renovations – ands they’ve found their voice
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March 3, 2008 Herb Appeal Add some kick to your cooking – and your health! – by using herb-infused oils to liven up pasta sauce or enhance a stress-relieving massage
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February 25, 2008 Get Cooking with Color Refresh the kitchen with splashes of banana yellow, pistachio green or eggshell white. Let favorite foods inspire color choices to create tasty décor
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February 11, 2008 To Splurge or Not to Splurge Before you take the plunge into the bathroom of your dreams, don't forget the details (and the budget!)
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January 28, 2008 12 Ways to Remodel your Remodeling Plans While the kitchen routinely ranks as a popular remodel, an all-out makeover can be fraught with peril. Follow these steps to avoid the trouble spots and end up with the kitchen of your dreams
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January 14, 2008 Thrones of Luxury A new breed of high-end toilets may leave you scratching your head – or wondering how you ever lived without them
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December 31, 2007 Sink Strategies Extend the comfortable accessibility of your living room to the new hub of the home. Let your kitchen sink entice helpers, visitors and taste tasters to stick around
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December 24, 2007 Turn Up The Heat For The Holidays Add some spice to your home with traditional holiday colors in the form of nontraditional holiday décor. Chili peppers aren’t just for eating and making you gasp for cool air – add them to wreaths, trees, window trimmings and more
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December 17, 2007 Bright Ideas There's no law requiring bathrooms to be the least-lit room in the house – though a quick survey of bathrooms might contradict that. Bring on the light and do it with style, purpose and a touch of fun
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December 12, 2007 Magnetic Personalities Induction cooktops strive to attract a new generation of U.S. consumers – and they appear to be pushing all the right buttons
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December 12, 2007 Minds of Their Own Today’s showerheads are experience-oriented, preference-based, eco-responsible devices that aim to please. The choice is yours
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December 10, 2007 Cooking With The Environment In Mind Induction cooktop sales are heating up around the country for good reason. They're stylish, user friendly, full of options and energy efficient beyond compare
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November 19, 2007 A Waterfall Of Possibilities A shower isn't simply just a shower any longer. Step into these mini, stand-up spas for peace, healing and touch of luxury
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November 5, 2007 No Need For Major Surgery Just because your kitchen has a case of the blahs at the same time as your checkbook doesn't mean you can't fight back. For a face lift on the cheap, coat your cabinets in color - white to open up the space or bright hues for a conversation piece
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October 17, 2007 Smoke and Mirrors Create the illusion of space in a cramped bathroom with warm light, soft color and a jeweled focal point
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October 8, 2007 Dare To Add A Dash Of Quirky Create a guest bathroom that shines apart from your home décor - follow the trends or your own personal taste, but either way, have fun
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September 24, 2007 Take A Walk On The Wild Side Wildflowers aren't relegated to the countryside. Here's how to start your own thriving wildflower garden and how to enjoy the flavor they can bring to your meals
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September 17, 2007 Don't Underestimate the Power of a Napkin Napkins can pack quite a punch when chosen with a plan in mind. Match, contrast, complement, stand apart, blend in – they can do it all in the name of tying your tabletop together
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August 27, 2007 The Green List Follow these tips for a bathroom remodel so Earth-friendly that Mother Nature would gladly thank you
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August 20, 2007 A Spa of Any Size Turn that cramped, cluttered bathroom into haven of organization with these simple storage solutions
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August 13, 2007 Steam a Little Dream Steam ovens make it easier to cook healthy and fast. Here's the how, the why and the tasty benefits explained
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July 2, 2007 Multimedia Bathrooms for the Busiest Generation For decades, bathing has been a relaxing, quiet escape from the world. Several new products, however, are aiming to keep you on the go, in the know and wired for sound while you shower, shave and bathe
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June 4, 2007 Shower in Color New ambient lighting rain panels aim to bring chromatherapy – and a splash of color – to your daily morning ritual
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May 21, 2007 Mirror, Mirror One big mirror isn’t the only, or best, look for a modern bathroom. Here are some simple, elegant ideas to increase the style of your reflection
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April 16, 2007 Put Your Kitchen Lighting on the Right Track Installing one light in the middle of the kitchen casts shadows upon workspaces and faces. Using lights that can be repositioned, however, adds highlights and bright spots to make kitchen work a lighter affair
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April 11, 2007 Either This…Or That…Don’t Be Baffled By The Bath Replacing and adding fixtures in a bath remodel can have you playing a game of either/or – ‘either I’ll keep this style or go another direction.’ Play our 15-point game to make the process less stressful
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February 14, 2007 Big Ideas for Small Kitchens What’s the Small Idea? Does your house date back to the day of the not-so-super-sized kitchen? Welcome to the club. Here’s how to start making more of less.
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February 9, 2007 Sweat the Small Stuff Make over your bathroom with a few little luxuries – no contractor required.
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February 2, 2007 Kitchen on the Quick Sometimes a remodel isn't necessary. Here's how to determine if your kitchen needs a complete rehaul or some minor fixes.
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January 1, 2007 What Price for Happiness? Leave the cost-benefit analysis to the number crunchers and consider this: Even a minor bathroom remodel can boost your personal satisfaction index a gazillion percent. What are you waiting for?
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January 1, 2007 Kitchens: The New Living Rooms Make way for area rugs, sofas, antiques and fine art. There’s more living going on in cutting-edge kitchens – and they’ve got the furniture to prove it.
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December 13, 2006 Kitchens: The New Living Rooms Make way for area rugs, sofas, antiques and fine art. There's more living going on in cutting-edge kitchens - and they've got the furniture to prove it.
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September 15, 2006 Bathrooms without Borders Think a door on the bathroom is a given? Not when you’re creating a master suite – where the bedroom and bathroom merge into a relaxing retreat.
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July 25, 2006 Look Ma, No Hands Are hands-free faucets finally ready for the mainstream home?
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June 3, 2006 Kitchen Kaleidoscope Couture colors have stepped off the runway, onto appliances - and, perhaps, all over you. Can an eggplant mixer ever live peacefully with the day glow blender? Before color runs amok in your kitchen, take our advice.
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June 2, 2006 Turn Up the Heat Add warmth to your bathroom with fires, tiles and toasty towel bars. It’s the hot thing to do.
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June 2, 2006 Get Real! Are ‘floating’ tubs a plumbing marvel or a pipedream?
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April 1, 2006 The Cool Way to Cook Put out the fire! The latest magnetic induction cooktops offer all the heat without the burn.
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March 15, 2006 Turn Up the Heat Add warmth to your bathroom with fires, tiles and toasty towel bars. It's the hot thing to do.
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March 15, 2006 Islands in the Mainstream From relaxing to working to eating, kitchen islands are a culinary getaway for the homeowner who wants to bake her cake and spend time scrapbooking, too.
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March 15, 2006 The Cool Way to Cook Put out the fire! The latest magnetic induction cooktops offer all the heat without the burn.
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March 15, 2006 Entertaining the World, One Meatloaf at a Time Emerging as America's next domestic diva, lifestyle expert Katie Brown is a self-proclaimed bottom feeder who likes her home rough, and her Aunt Ruth's cinnamon bread warm and toasty.
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January 15, 2006 Counter Intelligence Stone, metal synthetics and even that old reliable laminate all have their advantages. Here’s how to make an intelligent decision to best serve your kitchen surface needs.
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January 1, 2006 Spa Wanted, No Remodeling Required Relax! You don’t have to spend a fortune to turn your bathroom into a blissful retreat. Sometimes, it’s all about the towels.
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December 14, 2005 Counter Intelligence Stone, metal synthetics and even that old reliable laminate all have their advantages. Here's how to make an intelligent decision to best serve your kitchen surface needs.
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December 14, 2005 Spa Wanted, No Remodeling Required Relax! You don’t have to spend a fortune to turn your bathroom into a blissful retreat. Sometimes, it’s all about the towels.
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October 15, 2005 Sandra Lee Makes Cooking Simple Food Network’s semi-homemade guru says designing your kitchen isn’t a walk in the park. Using it, however, should be.
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October 1, 2005 Better Bathroom Lighting… Now! Do you need a makeover or is it just bad lighting? Flipping a few new switches could put a happy face on your dark bathroom.
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September 15, 2005 Kitchens Made Easy Do-it-now design tips to make your kitchen work harder – so you don’t have to.
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September 1, 2005 Flush it Out Money-wise makeovers can bring your bathrooms into the 21st century without breaking the bank.
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August 15, 2005 Kitchens Go Universal Accessible designs are shedding their geriatric image and making life an easier place to cook for people of all ages.
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August 1, 2005 Pour Some Water on Me Innovative new fixtures allow homeowners to add a little luxury to their bath lives.
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