Annie Midori Atherton

As a professional organizer, Cheryl Larson knows the draw of giving your home a big, dramatic overhaul. Clients overwhelmed by stuff come to her in the hopes that one good...

If handled incorrectly, a noise dispute with a neighbor can spiral out of control. Over the summer, for instance, a dad in Ohio retaliated with yard signs after a neighbor...

Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying. "Most homeowners know what a rain barrel is. They know the design they want and...

Chanel Boeve-Roth was browsing an estate sale near her home in North Bend, Wash., when she spotted some emerald hanging lights and a celery-hued chair in the shape of a...

Whether crumpled in a messy pile by your nightstand or climbing up the wall to the TV, a tangle of electrical cords is an eyesore. For those who work remotely,...

When Monica Dewald and Tamthy Le bought their house in Renton, Wash., last year, the laundry room was run-down with a rust-covered dryer. Now, it's a miniature disco, complete with...