Despite a slumping economy, home improvements remain a popular investment for homeowners. Lisa LaPorta, designer and host of HGTV's "Designed to Sell," offers tips to help homeowners make good design decisions -- whether they're selling, staying or going green.

When the weather turns warm, we open our windows to let in the light and fresh air. But there are other ways to update living spaces to reflect the best of the summer season.

Want to incorporate modern decor into your home, but not sure where to start? Make your home more fashion forward with a few fresh ideas that will help create a look that is modern, yet comfortable and livable.

Last summer you fell in love. Now, just three short seasons later, your beloved has let you down. Time has revealed that your love affair -- not to mention the object of your affection - wasn't nearly as timeless or as durable as you thought. Here is expert advice on how to buy furniture that you'll love forever.

With the trend of sports decor becoming a mainstream choice throughout homes, decorating options are endless. Sports themes can range from fun and over-the-top to subtle and tasteful integrations depending on what the homeowner likes. Here are some ideas about where to start.

Since Oprah announced on her TV show that "wallpaper is back" and Time Magazine called wallpaper "hip" and the "latest passion" of interior designers, the plain painted wall seems a bit boring. Here's how to add a designer's touch to your decor without breaking the bank.

Far beyond the bath - that's where creative homeowners and inventive interior designers are taking tile in 2008.