Multi-tasking is in vogue, but do-it-yourselfers have been doing it for decades with the help of tools that serve more than one purpose. Here are some gift items that are essential for the DIYer's well-equipped multi-purpose tool box.

With more homeowners investing in their current property, there is increased interest in luxury upgrades that not only enhance a home's value, but can be enjoyed on a daily basis. One of the most popular areas to make these upgrades is the bathroom. With advances in design and technology, adding to your bathroom can offer luxurious stimulation for every one of your senses.

In the last few years, garage doors have experienced a major transformation in their role on the American home. Today's garage doors do a lot more than go up and down.

When custom homebuilder Scott Gregory decided it was time to put a deck on his lake cottage, he did what many builders do when they have the chance to work on their own property: He tried some new things. The result is an amazing outdoor living space with multiple levels, designated purpose areas, built-in seating, curves and innovative use of color.

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.

Kitchens sell houses and are the heart of the home. Improving this important living space is a sound financial investment and an investment in your family's happiness. You don't need to spend a lot to create a dramatic difference in your kitchen. A mini-makeover may be all that you need to turn that blah kitchen into the showpiece of your home.

Thanks to the rising cost of oil, instead of traveling, many Americans will be investing in home improvement this summer. Here are some tips for those planning to build a deck.