Roofs over entryways and porches need beefy supports at the corners like 4-by-4s or steel lally columns. Those structural members have the strength but often not the looks, and are usually boxed in ...

Pole wrap has quietly become the shortcut material for people who want a designer-looking home without a designer budget. From fluted furniture flips to clever garden privacy tricks, this flexible ...

John and I argue every Christmas about gift wrapping. The fighting is a tradition we’ve grown comfortable with. We get out the wrapping paper, tape and scissors. Then the fun begins. “OK,” he says.