If a man's home is his castle, shouldn't there be one room in it where he can "hold court" with his noble peers and watch the game? Welcome to the concept of the "man cave," guys. You can create the sanctuary of your dreams and enhance your home value at the same time by renovating your basement into the ultimate guy retreat.

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.

Consumers who want to upgrade their homes are looking for new ways to be friendly to the environment. Here are tips to cut back on water waste every time you shower, flush, or wash vegetables.

If you're not using the latest generation of energy-efficient bulbs in your kitchen, it's time for a lighting upgrade. Here are some ideas to get you started.

As cold weather advances, homeowners throughout the country can expect to see a substantial increase in energy prices. The price of heating oil, natural gas and electricity is projected to jump by nearly 20 percent. To maximize a home's energy efficiency, consider these tips.

Even in a down economy, the desire for kitchen and bath remodeling doesn't go away -- especially if you've "had it" with cabinets that are old, falling apart and out of style.

Cold weather is on the horizon, threatening to leak into your home and send a chill up your spine. With skyrocketing energy costs and a global movement to "go green," now's the time to help keep precious energy from going right out the window.