Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish and functional but often come with a major drawback: poor temperature regulation and insufficient insulation. Without attic insulation ...

Insulating your loft saves energy, but loft insulation mistakes can be damaging. Here's what to look out for when you add a ...

With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Many of the homes in the ...

No house or apartment is perfect. Even if it seems perfect when you first move in, your needs will shift over time, and you might wake up one day and realize your bedroom, office, or the living room ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Dear Stephen: When space is the primary concern, you cannot beat a loft bed. If you are feeling really energetic, you can build cabinets and drawers under the bed. You will be surprised how much space ...