Spot repairs on woodwork are easy when the finish is shellac

  To accommodate his expanding family, a Seattle homeowner used salvaged wood, eco-friendly building techniques, and—oh, yeah—scuba gear to remodel his 100-year-old houseboat

  Another installment in the wild and weird world of home inspection, from our friends at the ASHI Reporter

  Store more, get organized, and add style to your interiors with thesespace-saving ideas

  Problem-solving innovations aim to make everyday cooking and cleaning more efficient—and maybe a little more fun

  No home is entirely fireproof. But if you build or remodel using the right materials, your place will have a far better chance of withstanding catastrophic blazes

  How one couple remodelled and expanded a 1940 cottage with their children's future in mind

  I have an 1840 home with a brick chimney supported by wood. It rises 15 feet through the second floor to the roof and is capped with copper. We recently lined it with cement vermiculite. How can I beef up the structural support to hold all the weight?