Safe House

The despair of a recession, or even worse, from the nationwide housing and banking crisis has dominated the news for weeks now, and the economy has emerged as THE issue of Tuesday’s presidential election.
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Floor Plans

Her customers may be a whiz at picking out harmonious color combinations for their homes’ walls, but they may know little or nothing about the latest choices in countertops, sinks, plumbing fixtures or flooring.
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Warm & Cozy Colors

Ask an interior designer about rich, dark colors and they’re likely to bubble over with praise: “Dark colors are my favorite for my own home and for clients,” says designer Brian Patrick Flynn.
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Down-home cookin' from a country star

In a culinary age when terms such as fried or stuffed can be considered taboo, Trisha Yearwood is giving Americans a throwback to good old-fashioned Southern cooking.
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These green innovations are chic, cool

NEW YORK — Today’s product designers have a whole new toy box to work with.
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Awnings help keep a lid on the heat

When the sun’s beating down on your home, finding ways to keep the heat at bay can be essential not only for comfort, but also to lower your utility bill.
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Mortgage rates highest in '08

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Jobless claims jump as housing market weakens

WASHINGTON — Two cornerstones of the economy — jobs and housing — sank to new depths Thursday, with unemployment claims bolting higher and home prices recording one of their steepest drops on record.
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Ornamental grasses will add beauty

A fashionable fix for drought-proofing lawns is downsizing: ripping up some of that demanding turf and replacing it with succulents or a vegetable garden.
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Some assembly required

NEW YORK -- Prefabricated houses don't have to be ticky-tacky.
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Choose environmentally-savvy furniture

n Shop local. Reusing furniture that already exists is the best and kindest choice for the environment. If you're in the market for new furniture, first ask yourself if anything in your home can be repurposed or found at a local flea market, thrift store or antique shop.
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