From twinkling candles glimpsed through a window to trees and shrubs decked in brightly colored strands, light can be the warmest welcome for your guests during the holidays. And if you've been thinking about enhancing the lighting above and around your front porch or door, the holidays are a great time to put that thought into action.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is enough to leave anyone exhausted. But, even though today's holiday schedule can be overwhelming at times, there are several simple "dos and don'ts" that can help you streamline at least one area of your holiday activities -- home decorating.

'Tis the season for decorating and gift-giving. But don't overlook important holiday safety techniques just because you're feeling jolly.

If your bedroom doesn't offer you a respite from the hustle and bustle of the day, then now's the time to transform it. The time and money you invest now will definitely pay off in big dividends in your future.

Parents know that they rarely have the same ideas and opinions as their children. When decorating your child's room, you might want one design while your 8-year-old daughter has a completely different concept in mind. Don't worry parents, with a few tricks, you'll be able to design a room that is stylish, functional and fun for your child.

When you have a small kitchen and bath you're often pulled in opposite directions -- constantly looking for places to put things, yet longing for an open, uncluttered look. But you can achieve both if you combine sound organization principles with today's innovative cabinetry. Here are some big ideas for small kitchens and baths.

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.