Whose Room Is It?

When a child leaves for college, it can be an opportunity to gain some space with that old bedroom. What should it be: a home office, a guest room? But, will your child balk at the changes? Susan DeMersseman has some advice about how to handle a potentially sticky situation.

Tara Aronson
Restoring flair to scruffy footwear.

Space Savers
Guest rooms that can do a disappearing act.

Bill And Kevin Burnett
Metal might prevent roof races.

Redesign Tips
Planning for that new kitchen.

A Crow's World
Dark wings lord it over neighborhoods.

Rent Watch
Landlord's obligations to a disabled tenant.

Instant Beauty
Screens can suit almost any decor.

Sally Socolich's Bargains!
The author of Bargain Hunting in the Bay Area writes for this weekend of July 12-13 in the Chronicle.

Hot Stuff
One-of-a-kind walls; and more.

Cool Tools
Gardening gear, new mop.

Bay Area Traveler's
Shopping Guide

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The Green Gardener
Every month, Lisa Van Cleef shows you that organic gardening goes way beyond vegetables: Garden-Design Ideas from Stephen Suzman, Lion's-Tail Shrub and Mycorrhizae

From The Ground Up
Urban farmer wants to get the lead out by growing veggies in West Oakland.