Mary Umberger

There are homes that are smart because they're programmed to perform the tasks that we tell them to do, such as adjusting the heat, turning off the lights, closing the...

These days, Americans are increasingly likely to live alone, but please don't presume they're lonely. It's a reality that sociologist Eric Klinenberg would like us to embrace, as the number...

These days, Americans are increasingly likely to live alone, but please don't presume they're lonely. It's a reality that sociologist Eric Klinenberg would like us to embrace, as the number...

If we've learned one thing from the housing downturn, it's that making the monthly mortgage payment is no longer a sacred concept in many American households. In recent years, when...

If we've learned one thing from the housing downturn, it's that making the monthly mortgage payment is no longer a sacred concept in many American households. In recent years, when...

If you're familiar with the term "house porn," you probably know about Houzz.com. The phenomenally popular website overflows with photos of beautiful homes, and many of its devotees create "ideabooks."...

If you're familiar with the term "house porn," you probably know about Houzz.com. The phenomenally popular website overflows with photos of beautiful homes, and many of its devotees create "ideabooks."...

If you occasionally harbor the suspicion that your house owns you — instead of the other way around — you might find yourself secretly relishing the lifestyles in "Tiny Homes:...