Distinctive colored pads and yellow flowers make this cactus a favorite in Southwestern gardens

This low-maintenance, high-impact houseplant fits in with any design and can clear the air, too

Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

Talk about convenience. Better yet, get it yourself after being inspired by this Texas bath

Design — and the desire for more space — turns humble garages into gracious living rooms

Add an exotic touch with Moroccan tiles in everything from intricate patterns and rich colors to subtle, luminous neutrals

Great design stimulates all the senses, including touch. Check out these great uses of texture, then let your fingers do the walking

Checkerboard Patterns Go From Casual to Ritzy, From Marble to Grass