Unless the area under your stairs is naturally cool and well-ventilated you may well want to invest in a cooling system to ensure the temperature in the room is just right.

The desire of many homebuyers to do away with stairs in major areas of their homes has led to the popularity of today’s ranch plans and other variations on the one-level living theme.“Today ...

From there, more stairs lead up to the main living area and down to the garage. The living area is laid out in open-plan style, with hardwood floors, a fireplace and glass pocket doors that slide ...