A close-up shot of a woman cleaning a patterned rug in the dining room - LightField Studios/Shutterstock Keeping a dining room clean can be challenging, especially if you frequently host dinner ...

Let’s be honest, the formal dining room isn’t getting the love it used to. Once the pride of a home, reserved for roast dinners, long lunches, and the “good” plates, it’s now more often collecting ...

Dining rooms offer a place to enjoy meals, gather as a family, and visit with those closest to you. But what happens when ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

N.J. Home Makeover is a new feature on NJ.com. To submit your renovation for consideration, email home@starledger.com with your full name, email address, phone number and town/city. Attach "before" ...