Mother's Day

14 Products to Give Mom a Vacation at Home

You don't have to send Mom off to the spa to give her a relaxing Mother's Day. Bring home the luxury of a weekend away with these great hotel-quality items. See more

Tools & Products for Mom

Best Tools for Mom

A tool-savvy editor checks out the latest gear and builds a mother's DIY gift bag
Kitchen-Drawer Essentials

With these clever helpers, you won't have to schlep out to the garage every time you need a tool
Women's Work Boots

This Old House editorial assistant Ashley Womble searches for steel-toed kicks
Everything You Need to Prune Roses

Prune in early spring to get the best blossoms. Use these tools and materials for beautiful results

Family Products

How to Build a Fort

How to make a versatile backyard play area, with instructions for parents and kids
How to Build a Sandbox

How to create a backyard play area sandbox, with instructions for parents and kids
How to Build a Tree Swing

In this how-to video, learn to make an old-fashioned rope swing, with instructions for parents and kids
How to Build a Fort

How to make a versatile backyard play area, with instructions for parents and kids

Multigenerational Homes

6 Ideas for Elder-Friendly Design

Smart ways to update a home for the not-so-young
14 Universal Design Tips

Ideas to ensure you will be able to enjoy your home throughout your entire lifetime
Mom and Dad Are Moving In

Five home improvements that'll make life easier for them, and for you
When an Adult Child Moves Back In

This difficult economy is sending folks back home to live with their parents again. Here's how to get your house—and yourself—ready for your family's re-nesting

Child-Friendly Living

Childproofing Your Home

Take preventative measures to protect your children from household dangers
Light and Bright Kids' Bath

Playful paint, white wainscot, and salvaged fixtures turn an attic bath into a cheerful bathing spot for tots
Safe, Healthy Playroom

Playrooms made with healthy, fun, durable, eco-friendly materials
Bedrooms That Grow with Your Child

Expert advice and cool products to help you create a bedroom that grows with your child