Lauren Johnson, user experience librarian at Nevada State University in Henderson, speaks at the “Bite-Sized Improvements: How to Make Small, Meaningful Changes to Library Space,” session January 20.

Everyone wants more space, but you may be overlooking potential areas in your home that are in plain sight. Underneath staircases, storage alcoves, closets, above-the-door nooks — those small, awkward ...

Living in a small space means getting creative with storage — and sometimes the best ideas are also the simplest. From smart furniture swaps to surprising ways to use everyday items, these are ...