In the 1950s, kitchens were all about chrome toasters and white appliances. Perhaps this was supposed to lend a "sanitary" feel to the kitchen. The '60s and '70s ushered in those festive avocado and harvest gold appliances. The last decade was all about sophisticated stainless steel and black. What's coloring the kitchen now?

The annual "Cost vs. Value" article published annually by Remodeling Magazine gives consumers a look at the average price -- and the return on investment -- of all the most popular types of remodels.

Ferman Gonzales grew up on San Antonio's south side, part of a large Hispanic community where developers used to be reluctant to invest. Not so anymore.

A nice way to make the onerous chore of weeding more appealing is to call it gardening. At least, it sounds better.

The American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter has been awarded two grants totaling $9,000 from the American Institute of Architects to develop detailed podcast walking tours of significant structures in San Francisco.