The kitchen is one of the most active rooms in your home -- one that is filled with the delicious, mouth-watering smells of what’s cooking. But along with the good smells come the bad: smoke, steam and grease splatter. Homeowners who are tired of feeling the heat -- simply need to vent.

What is the most dramatic, eye-catching home improvement project you can launch into this year? It’s an exterior upgrade that adds style and curb appeal to one-third or more of the front of homes: the garage door. Here's some ideas on new garage door trends and how they can make your house look great.

Still worrying about what goes with what when you’re decorating? Design style leaders nix the matching – “too boring” – in favor of mixing colors, wood grains, stains and textures throughout a room.

Summer is the season for DIYers to complete outdoor home improvement projects, but even the most enthusiastic homeowner wants to make the best use of time so he or she can still enjoy the beautiful summer days. Here are some common patio and landscaping projects and time-saving tips for completing them more easily, with better results.

When it comes to redecorating, renovating or designing a home, perhaps space, needs and tastes vary so much from person to person that no one philosophy can ever “fit all.” But then again, maybe there is one that can - the concept of universal design.

It’s a common complaint. Just a few days after a thorough house cleaning, that unsightly dust is back, settling on every surface in your house. Dust can also contribute to respiratory allergy suffering. Although the visible dust is most obvious, health scientists now say it is the very small invisible particulates and noxious gases we should be most worried about. What’s the answer? Here are seven proven ways to greatly reduce dust and breathe easier in your home.

Selecting a heating and air conditioning system that meets your family’s needs can be tricky. Here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system based on how and where your family lives.