Now that summer is here, it's a great time to reassess how the space in your home is being used. Here's a place to utilize you may not have considered.

If a man's home is his castle, shouldn't there be one room in it where he can "hold court" with his noble peers and watch the game? Welcome to the concept of the "man cave," guys. You can create the sanctuary of your dreams and enhance your home value at the same time by renovating your basement into the ultimate guy retreat.

Here are some ideas on how to get maximum enjoyment out of your most popular family space.

Even in a down economy, the desire for kitchen and bath remodeling doesn't go away -- especially if you've "had it" with cabinets that are old, falling apart and out of style.

Your powder room is likely the smallest room in your home -- and could have the potential for your biggest style impact. With a few small changes you can go from drab to glam with some new styles and bold updates.

Outdoor improvements are gaining ground on the perennial favorites - kitchen and bath renovations - because of the added value and comfort they add to a home.

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.