Drugs, sex, excess — the home design industry is rife with stories that will blow your mind, or at least leave you scratching your head

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

Banquette seating, folding tables and clever seating options can create a comfortable dining room right in your main living space

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

If buying holiday gifts drives you to the spiked holiday punch, try these easier but still rewarding traditions

Is there one thing you do, watch or eat that heralds the arrival of Christmas? Post a photo and let us know!

Great design has a powerful impact on our happiness in our homes. So do good cooking smells, family conversations and, yes, big-screen TVs

Win the battle of the dueling focal points with a thoughtful fireplace arrangement that puts attention right where you want it

All those household items you take for granted? You might not need them after all. These lists can help you decide

This year get real about what you can and cannot handle, and remember the joys of spending time with the ones you love