It’s important to consider wall sheathing materials and methods when planning a new home build. But it's also something that many homeowners don’t account for – mostly because they don't know about the available options. Here are some of those options and how they affect your house as a whole.

Can you imagine a home with just a gate, paved driveway, and paths without flowers, shrubs, and greenery? Or one with untrimmed hedges, grass, and trees? You can create a more attractive and appealing space by blending hard and soft landscape features. Here are 7 finishing touches for home landscaping.

Now is the time to install solar panels at your home. Why? Prices are down because of government incentives; there are leasing arrangements and power purchase agreements that reduce or eliminate upfront costs; the technology is improving, some home centers have booths/kiosks touting solar electric installations; and more …

House plans in the 1500–2000 square foot range offer the perfect amount of space for a new family or an older couple whose children are all grown and moved out. The key is understanding the unique features of these homes, and creating a list of your own must-have features.

As images of the Great Pumpkin, Halloween, and Thanksgiving awaken your creativity, think of all the festive ways you can welcome fall into your home. So, with the days getting shorter and cooler temps prevailing, say goodbye to summer and celebrate the wonders of fall with these decorative touches.

Real estate agents constantly stress how the most important room in your home is the kitchen or master bedroom. While these areas are definitely key, most people know that a house isn't a home unless you have a kick-butt media room to watch sports, movies, and TV series

As temperatures drop, what could be nicer than sitting in front of a fireplace watching TV or reading? If you have or will have a fireplace or wood-burning or pellet stove in your home, though, you should be attuned to the hazards of a fire occurring in the chimney.

A recent study from the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture has found that open kitchens and floor plans can increase the amount of eating you do in a day, resulting in 2–4 extra pounds per year. Here’s how to snack-proof your design and keep off the pounds.

What if the dream kitchen you envisioned for your new home turned out to be smaller than expected? Perhaps not the best scenario – but don’t despair. Small can be beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. With a little design magic and imagination, you can create a “big-kitchen” feel in a small space.

The most likely source of drafts coming into your home is gaps around windows and doors. Other draft causes could include missing siding or insulated glass that has that has sprung a leak. In general, as a home wears, the more likely it is to develop drafts and air leaks.