Hide your valuables (or unsightly necessities) in a room or nook that no one will guess is there

Renovations lighten up a dad's dark rec room and make space for guests and family

Share your festive fireplace stylings with the Houzz community in the Comments!

Snow and dark days dampening your spirits? These ideas will have you looking on the bright side

Make this the year you say no to holiday stress and yes to joy and meaning

Keep the clutter at bay with ‘speed bumps,’ hidden storage and a little-stuff drawer

A new fireplace, windows, millwork and furniture make this room hard to leave

Houzzers from around the world share their tips for transforming housework into child’s play

Whether you favor contemporary, classic or beach reads, do the long and lazy days of summer bring out the lit lover in you?

What winter rituals mean the most to you and yours? Post your stories and pictures