After a major living room renovation, I’m sharing what went wrong, what I’d do differently, and the expensive lessons learned ...

Sometimes, to get a renovation started, you just need a little kick in the pants — expected guests, maybe, or a great deal on a centerpiece element of the new space. For homeowner Katie Shelby, the ...

Often, when people choose a home or apartment, a deciding factor is the home’s bones — its big features that are more or less permanent, like the foundation, framing, roof, and so on. For example, ...