With current economic woes putting a damper on spending, parents and students are looking for the best value on everything from clothes to computers. And while saving money is a priority, value and style don't have to contradict each other.

The powder room - it's one of the smallest rooms in the house, but it's also the room that typically sees the most traffic, especially when you're entertaining guests. So, is your powder room "worthy" of guest traffic?

Despite a slumping economy, home improvements remain a popular investment for homeowners. Lisa LaPorta, designer and host of HGTV's "Designed to Sell," offers tips to help homeowners make good design decisions -- whether they're selling, staying or going green.

Want to sell your home fast? Customizing your kitchen, baths or master bedroom is a simple way set your home apart and increase the "wow factor" of those particular rooms.

Taking your kitchen from everyday drab to your personal "fab" doesn't require a complete makeover or the budget of a home-remodeling reality show. A few simple, cost-effective cosmetic changes can create a big impact - even in smaller spaces like galley kitchens.

Outdoor living has always held a romantic appeal, but its rustic nature often lacked a sense of sophistication. Furniture has evolved way beyond Adirondack chairs and lumpy cushions. With today's high-performance fabrics, you can decorate and live fashionably and comfortably, both indoors and out, without worrying about spills and messes.

With the price of just about everything going up you might think your budget for cabinetry has to go down. While your cabinetry budget may fall, you won't have to sacrifice style, if you consider jazzing up stock cabinetry with stylish, yet affordable upgrades.