Americans spent more than $31 billion on arts, crafts and hobbies last year, according to the Craft & Hobby Association. All crafters have one thing in common - the need for good work space. Here are some tips for creating a crafting paradise in your home.

Vintage or period motifs have become one of the hottest trends in home kitchen design, but your Old World kitchen doesn't need to feature modern looking faucets to take advantage of the latest technology.

The cold winter season brings destructive snow, ice and freezing temperatures to homeowners in the Snow Belt states each year and proper preparation is essential. There are numerous tasks that you, the homeowner, can do to protect and prepare the exterior of your home before winter sets in.

Water coolers -- the machines with a bottle on top that dispense water -- are typically associated with offices. But drinking water is beneficial for everyone, not just office workers, and having a home water cooler is convenient, cost effective and environmentally friendly.

Building a sturdy deck is one way homeowners are creating a home they can enjoy more now, while looking smartly ahead in case they want to sell later. .

As fuel prices fluctuate and consumers struggle to cope with the rising costs of operating their homes, green-minded homeowners are turning to the sky for solutions.

When preparing your home for the golden years, there are many ways to ensure that each room in the house is comfortable and secure, so you can live safe, sound and solo.