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Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.

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From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.

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What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.

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Before you crank the AC, try these tactics first.

Before you bust out the rock salt, consider some earth-friendly alternatives like a broom, wood chips, or even pickle brine.

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From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.

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Indoor plants need a little more than water, light, and love. Here’s what you can do to help yours thrive.

You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.

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Without (completely) losing my sanity.

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