If you want built-in living room storage without spending tons on professional work or building everything from scratch, this DIY hack makes it a lot easier.

Problem: Three-year-old Tom regularly makes a beeline for the low shelves in the family room, unpacking CDs and at the same time leaving a trail of discarded toys behind him. Solution: An unused ...

Many homeowners love the informality provided by an open family room, breakfast area and kitchen, but they don’t always love the accompanying clutter of family togetherness. In model homes and ...