London's calling with a garden party, New Yorkers can marvel at the Kips Bay show house and Californians get an inventive treat

Fans of the sci-fi series are making special effects of their own all over the house. Have a look and share your own ideas for celebrating

Only one day to celebrate such a worthy pastime? Pshaw. Start on July 22 and let these photos inspire you to keep on rockin’

Look to low-tech solutions for big energy savings when you’re constructing a home

Create architectural poetry by looking to a site's topography, climate, trees and more to inform the home's design

The site plan is critical for the design of a landscape, but most homeowners find it puzzling. This overview can help

Getting to know your site is the first step to creating a wonderful garden. Follow this 10-point checklist to get it right

The right piece in the right place can make or break the mood of your garden

Follow this guide to learn how water moves through your landscape and how best to manage it

Transform a shade garden with moisture-loving golden grasses, textural leaves and a sprinkling of flowers