Every January, as we build up to the big International Builders Show, there are a million stories about model homes and dream house plans, all many thousand square feet and full of many rooms serving ...

Building your own home or even your own furniture can be daunting, especially if you have little experience with power tools, and no foggy idea about selecting materials and how to put them together.

If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought it could use a serious makeover, you’re not alone. We all get that itch to refresh our space, whether it’s because the kitchen feels outdated or ...

Open-concept floor plans don’t get much more open than this. The great room flows beautifully into the kitchen, where a big island feels casual and practical. Check out the rear deck just off the ...

A small area should be organised and clutter-free. An architect (below) can help design a house plan that suits a small house. A couple of days ago, I was approached by a couple that wanted to do a ...