Amid today's challenging economic climate, families are calling for quality and casual trends that can resonate for years to come, all at smart prices. Low-cost, easy changes can enhance a home's value and the pleasure in reveling in a unique and personal living space.

The powder room - it's one of the smallest rooms in the house, but it's also the room that typically sees the most traffic, especially when you're entertaining guests. So, is your powder room "worthy" of guest traffic?

Want to incorporate modern decor into your home, but not sure where to start? Make your home more fashion forward with a few fresh ideas that will help create a look that is modern, yet comfortable and livable.

Most of us have developed a unique personal style and we know what fashions work for us. But when it comes to decorating or remodeling our homes, particularly our kitchens and bathrooms, style preferences can be harder to pin down. Here are some helpful hints for defining your decorating style.

Far beyond the bath - that's where creative homeowners and inventive interior designers are taking tile in 2008.

With the growing popularity of green building practices, more companies are incorporating environmental and sustainability policies. These are all positive steps toward reducing the impact of global warming and caring for our earth. But what do you really know about a product you buy that is labeled green? Is it really environmentally friendly, or is it just a marketing scheme? And how much of a difference is it actually making?

Taking your kitchen from everyday drab to your personal "fab" doesn't require a complete makeover or the budget of a home-remodeling reality show. A few simple, cost-effective cosmetic changes can create a big impact - even in smaller spaces like galley kitchens.