Functional items in homes are not always the prettiest features, with elements like electrical boxes, outlet switches and access panels often leaving you scrambling to find a way to hide them, ...

To insulate or not to insulate, that is the question. Is it better to ignore this hidden and unseen condition in your house or is it better to research it and address it? Well, if the latter is your ...

Most home improvement tweaks boost your home’s value to some extent, but determining which upgrades are the best investment can be difficult. When it comes to remodeling with the intent of recouping ...

Dear James: I use my dark attic just for storage, but the underside of the gable roof is low. I think adding a dormer would help a lot. What is a good plan to build one? -- Steph T. Dear Steph: In ...