As we age, it can become more difficult to be as comfortable in our homes as we used to be. Things become harder to reach and open, we don't hear the noises we used to and tasks just get more difficult and time consuming overall. The principle of Universal Design is used to develop products and environments that are useful to everyone, regardless of age or ability.

Today's modern fireplaces with stylized flames surrounded by colored glass and shiny metal are worlds away from the traditional brick fireplaces of yesteryear. Modern fireplace design is pushing boundaries with radical ideas that incorporate both function and beauty. Here are some of the top trends.

This winter, Americans will face higher utility bills than ever before. Here are some steps you can take to help bring them down.

It's a common basement renovation scenario: You want a new bathroom and your plumber recommends a sewage ejection system. That requires digging through the concrete: a messy and time-consuming job with a high price tag. Here's a better option.

Congratulations - your home is "green." But what about your garage? If your garage is still full of used automotive fluids, pesticides and chemicals, and still sports a drafty old door and little insulation, your garage just isn't as green as it could be.

It's easy for your family room's purpose to get lost in the hectic pace and clutter of everyday life. If it's time for your family to rise up and reclaim this room, here are some tips for putting the "family" back into "family room."

From the food we eat to the cars we drive, going "green" is a growing trend everywhere you look. And now, it's becoming a driving force in the home improvement industry as well. If you're interested in adding a new structure to your property, there is an option that is both earth-friendly and affordable.