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Guest Picks: Let's Go Indigo!
These rich-looking indigo-blue rugs, furniture pieces and accessories are dyed-in-the-wool fabulous
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11 Ways to Create Indoor-Outdoor Connections
Expand nature's soothing embrace with sliding doors, covered porches, generous windows and more
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12 Fun Light Fixtures Made From Found Objects
Trash became treasure in these one-of-a-kind lights. See if they inspire your own DIY pendant project
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Have a Blooming Winter: How to Force Amaryllis Bulbs Indoors
Enjoy vibrant red blossoms even as gardens turn snowy white, by teaching this hardy repeat performer to ignore the calendar
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Graffiti Makes Good as Home Art and Decor
This onetime style rebel now has a cause: giving walls, rugs and furniture an arresting look
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Smart Shopper: How to Choose a Sofa Bed
Comfort and convenience — today's sleep sofas offer both. Here's what to consider to get the right sleeper for you
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Decorating for Fall When It Still Feels Like Summer
Even if sandals and shorts are your year-round attire, you can still subtly dress your home for autumn
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My Houzz: Saturated Colors Help a 1920s Fixer-Upper Flourish
Bright paint and cheerful patterns give this Spanish-style Los Angeles home a thriving new personality
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Hang 'Em or Hide 'Em: 10 Stylish Ways to Store Pots and Pans
Keep cookware neat and at the ready with racks, drawers and creative storage solutions
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Throw a Calm, Happy Kids' Halloween Party — 5 Tips From a Mom
Keep your house and sanity intact with this advice from a veteran of Halloween extravaganzas with every kid on the block
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Simple Pleasures: Crafting for Fun and Relaxation
Recharge the unplugged way during downtime with crafts and building projects, alone or in a group
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Considering a Fixer-Upper? 15 Questions to Ask First
Learn about the hidden costs and treasures of older homes to avoid budget surprises and accidentally tossing valuable features
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