Designers find happy medium between comfort, function
Real estate trend spreads from Midwestern states
Intimacy, function lacking in oversized rooms
Study reveals problems with conventional home design
Engineers learn recipe for making durable, colorful products
Appliances get safer, more efficient
A look at what makes a home environmentally sensible
Tips on furniture placement, lighting, storage
New ideas for creating a stress-free house
Prospective buyers cozy up to garage foyers, attic conversions
Doorways, windows affect more than aesthetics
But land costs, time constraints influence final product
Tips for improving kitchen functionality, indoor health
Part 2 of 2: Washer-dryer combo combines speed, resource efficiency
Part 1 of 2: Study shines light on functionality, ability to sell
Competition for home furnishings involves chance, emotions
Some house features just don't make sense
Learn which system fits you best
Even newer homes may face lead, arsenic contamination
Home design, indoor air quality, environmental consequences take center stage
