Caitlin Castelaz

Few delights scream summer like sitting around a fire pit with friends and family. But before you light up a blaze, take some time to reacquaint yourself with the basics of backyard fire ...

There are many reasons Americans can be proud of their country: innovative creators, talented artists, and a naturally beautiful landscape that stretches from coast to coast all find a ho...

It's official: The world has a trash problem. Landfills are filling up, recycling is becoming more expensive and less attractive to municipalities, and a lot of trash is finding its way i...

There's no better time than spring to give your home some serious deep cleaning. It's finally warm enough to wash your windows without freezing them shut, and now that the snow has melted...

Hardwood flooring has many benefits: It is beautiful and durable, and more hygienic than carpeting. If there's a downside to hardwood floors, however, it is that installing new flooring c...

Are you an indoor gardener ready to graduate from easy-to-grow pothos, philodendron, and peace lily? Looking for a single, tall houseplant that will make a big statement in a newly redeco...

Laundry: You don't have to love doing it, but it needs to get done somehow. If you need a little coaxing to gear yourself up for laundry day, take a look at some of these clever invention...

There's a long tradition of the rich and famous putting their names on their own home design brands. While you may be tempted to dismiss them out of hand, slow down a bit to give them a c...

Snow, sleet, ice, and freezing temperatures make winter driving treacherous and unpredictable. Be prepared for even the worst weather by stocking your car with supplies that will keep you...

If it's time to remodel, redecorate, or simply refresh a tired old dining room, here are a wealth of ideas for taking what can be a stodgy, inflexible space and infusing it with beauty, f...