Home & Design

A few years ago, I found out that I've been cleaning all wrong. I was in a hotel room, when a maid came in and sprayed a solution on every surface…and then left.

YouTube star Kate Upton just landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue…and she's already getting trashed by some modeling industry people.

In January, 2012, the Wall Street Journal ran a story that stated the although CD sales were down five percent (and are down more than 50 percent from a decade ago), sales of LPs were up 36 percent in 2011! While downloading and listening to MP3s is definitely more convenient than purchasing other forms of audio, there …

While it's true that prices usually go up, not down (in New York, even the price of a tall Starbucks coffee rose this year), 2012 does have quite a few deals in store for you. Thanks to a slow economy, a surplus of inventory and plenty of competition between brands, everything from used cars to eReaders will be cheaper …

Your car's resale value can tell you a lot about the quality of your car and the manufacturer. Which cars top the list when it comes to retained value? Find out...

The mansion where recently deceased pop queen Whitney Houston endured drug addiction and an abusive marriage is now for sale as a private listing after floating on and off the market for a couple of years.

Red is the colour of passion, anger, danger and romance. It evokes emotion and is definitely not for the faint of heart. It is said to raise the energy level within a room and stimulate conversation. In Feng Shui, red is seen as the colour of passion, luxury and celebration. In China it is the colour of luck and happiness; …

It often seems that celebrities operate on a faster timeline than the rest of us. A lot can change in a year with them, especially regarding real estate — just look at the lineup of duos from the original Homes of Celebrity Couples, published last year.

You don't need to invest in a huge remodel to re-do your kitchen. Try these 15 clever design ideas to give your favorite room a fabulous face lift.

Who can resist a cute pet? Given America's enormous pet population of 86 million cats and 78 million dogs, the answer seems to be "Not many of us." But when animals and people mix, dicey social situations sometimes result. Here, some common ones - and the expert solutions.

The quickest, smartest strategies for battling eight universally despised tasks.

Last night I had the wonderful privilege of participating in a flower arranging workshop with celebrity flower designer and author Michael Gaffney.

The average person spends more than a third of their time on earth sleeping, so bedrooms tend to factor into real estate purchases more than, say, game rooms and media centers. Still, some homeowners find ways to personalize their private chambers in some out-of-this-world ways, for better or for worse.

Try these smart organization tips to make your kitchen pantry as beautiful -- and useful -- as any other room in your house.

People generally love living by the water, and pay for the privilege, but for the truly aquatically obsessed, there's no better trophy than owning that most livable of navigational aids, the lighthouse.

From being able to kick back with an ottoman to keeping a throw in every room, we asked five decorators to share how they make a house feel more cozy.

5 heart-themed décor

10 romantic room accents

It seems as soon as the clock strikes February, the streets are flooded with streams of red and pink. Whether you love or loathe Valentine's Day, a little extra romance in the home goes a long way. So whether you're celebrating the occasion with someone special or just want to treat yourself to a pretty and comfortable …