The romantic history of the traditional holiday fir, the Norfolk Island Pine, involves a famous sea capatain, breath-taking natural beauty and adventure in the sultry South Sea Islands.

There's an almost Olympian sense of excitement when it comes to home decorating this fall. Here are the trends leading interior designers and industry experts across the country have predicted will be hot this season.

What pops into your head when you think about holidays? Sugarplums? Or do you see yourself trying to balance work and family with gifts, baking and parties? You're not alone. But there is a way to both enhance the holidays and comfort yourself during a hectic holiday season -- aromatherapy.

Taking your kitchen from everyday drab to your personal "fab" doesn't require a complete makeover or the budget of a home-remodeling reality show. A few simple, cost-effective cosmetic changes can create a big impact - even in smaller spaces like galley kitchens.

Looking for change with your kitchen decor, but not quite ready to call an interior designer? You can make small improvements now that will not only help you love your kitchen again, but will determine what your next steps need to be when you are ready to call in the professionals.

Without question, beautiful baths help sell houses and enhance homeowners' enjoyment of their living space. If your bathroom is leaving you less than flush with pride, you may be longing for a remodel. Here are some budget-friendly ways to update your restroom.

What is the one fall home fix-up project that takes only a couple of hours and yields the biggest bang for the buck of any exterior home renovation? For most people, the answer does not immediately come to mind: it's a stylish new garage door.