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Rafter Tales is your home improvement, design and decorating resource. You'll find hundreds of ideas, tips and articles on everything from designing your kitchen or bathroom to buying a nail gun.

Our home improvement articles are organized for you to easily find whatever you need.

Learn about southwestern decor and find great ideas on decorating your teenager's bedroom, building a deck, designing your dream garden and much more.

»NEW Home Architecture Guide
Your guide to the history, architectural and design features of residential architecture, featuring photos, descriptions and ideas on any style home you may be planning or renovating.
Patio Covers
Enjoy living outdoors with a patio cover that will not only give you shade from the hot sun but enhances the look of your patio and landscaping as well.
Lawn Care: Tips & Myths
Learn how to make your lawn grow green and healthy with these simple, organic lawn care ideas.
Top Ten Ways to Increase Your Home Value
Learn what home improvement and remodeling projects are most likely to increase the resale value of your home.
Tiffany Lamps
A Tiffany style lamp features a stained glass shade, made with pieces of stained glass soldered together using copper foil.
Bedroom Decor Ideas
A bedroom makeover starts with choosing your decor theme. This helps you determine your colors, fabrics and patterns before spending time and money on the wrong things!
Retro Kitchen Design
You can have a lot of fun decorating your kitchen in a retro style from the fifties, complete with fiestaware and diner-style furniture.

Modern Kitchen Design

Bathroom Decorating

Teen Bedroom Design

Fine Furniture