From built-in cubbies to a subtle bookshelf, the space underneath your stairs can provide much-needed storage. Houston designer Emily Spanos of Emily June Designs says failing to unlock the full ...

Backyard projects often begin with a simple goal: build a better place to relax, entertain, or add function to the home. A new deck, a patio extension, a short run of garden steps, or a storage pad ...

“Uninspired” was one of the kinder things that could be said of this 1,250-square-foot duplex when Gowanus-based architect Lynn Gaffney and her clients first laid eyes on it (for proof, see the ...

Home Improved is news and information center for home renovation and DIY enthusiasts. The hub offers a mix of articles and videos from across Gannett with tips and advice for how to upgrade and main ...

Join me for a mini tour of the abandoned home I just bought as I tackle the challenge of repairing the stairs. These steps need serious TLC before I can explore the upstairs. This is the beginning of ...

When a local couple bought a three-story brick row house for their family of four, it didn’t have much going for it. Besides being in a state of serious disrepair, it was tiny — just shy 15 feet wide ...

The Dipsea Trail is riddled with grueling ascents, and the 690-stair climb up and out of Mill Valley’s Old Mill Park is one of the most notorious along the 7.4-mile stretch. The annual Dipsea Race — ...