If you don't have a mudroom to store your outerwear and everyday essentials, take advantage of the extra space in your garage and turn it into a cozy space.

In addition to a mudroom coming in handy for the people who live in the house, adding a mudroom to the home adds an extra layer when it comes to the day you potentially sell your place.

Laundry and mud rooms are combining in contemporary homes for wellness design enhancement. The 1930s house I grew up in had its laundry machines in a dark, unwelcoming basement area, two flights ...