Easy Fall Prep for a Warm and Cozy Home

Few people today would consider remodeling a house without making room for a home office. Chalk it up to the spike in part- and full-time telecommuting, after-hours e-mailing, and an effort to keep the Internet out of kids' rooms.

Whether it's a bare minimum desk off the kitchen or a full-blown study with custom cabinets, multiple work surfaces, and extensive file storage, here's how to create a workstation that'll work for you.

For added storage in your workspace, build a bookcase or put up wall-mounted shelves