If you're planning a renovation project, you will likely have considered taking down walls to create more space or light in a room. But before you knock two rooms into one — hold fire. That’s because ...

If your home was built within the last decade, odds are it was designed with an open plan. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, and few walls separate the living and dining areas. But ...

Sometimes we aren't as lucky with the perfect home or layout, but that doesn’t mean you need to live with those restrictions. As many architects have demonstrated through their projects and remodels, ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

It was a marriage made in Manhattan — and it brought Wall Street to a full stop. An extravagant Indian wedding parade, or baraat, turned the Financial District into a full-blown block party on ...

In our early moves we tended to knock down walls quickly. Over time, we learned the advantage of living in a house for a while before doing that. The same is true for executives moving into new roles.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...