Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new way to design your home. Whether it’s a pair of drapes hung to frame a pleasant view or a cheery striped awning floating ...

Not too long ago, we were under the impression that door awnings were all striped, scalloped, and rounded—the kind of thing that might adorn an old-timey storefront or your grandma's cottage.

Air conditioning feels blissful during the height of the summer, but running it nonstop will have you boiling when you get your utility bills. The clever use of blinds, curtains, and other window ...