Design | Remodeling

Ask the experts – the thieves themselves.

Examine the benefits of less square footage. Small houses represent a movement toward simplicity and efficient design.

Prefabricated homes and modular homes are the latest in green building trends. Read how they cut down on construction waste and provide a sustainable, affordable building option.

Passive Houses save energy by design.

It used to be that I made big plans for a night on the town every New Year's Eve. I'd concoct elaborate arrangements to visit the hottest of hot spots with my most fun-loving pals and ring in the 12 o'clock hour, champagne glass raised to the disco-ball ceiling, with friends and friendly strangers amidst a shower of confetti. Between overserved revelers and understaffed bars, my grand ideas always seemed to turn into pumpkins somewhere before midnight.

If you’re a bit of a DIY enthusiast, you might be all for jumping into a self-build. Watch out for these common problems.

Here's how to create handmade gifts and trimmings for a sustainable and meaningful holiday season.

Five easy ways to keep your family and home organized during the busy holiday season.

Updating your outdoor spaces can extend your enjoyment of your yard through the fall. You can do it sustainably, too.

Europe's 2012 Solar Decathlon has a winner! It's Canopea, the entry from Team Rhône-Alpes!

Solar Decathlon Europe 2012 brings the world's most innovative solar-powered homes to Madrid.

Take advantage of passive solar heating to warm your home – it's cost-effective and easier than you might think.