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With a little bit of effort, gardens can be just as beautiful through the coldest months of the year as they are during the warm season. Stripped free of deciduous leaves and showy flowers, winter gardens shine with subtle textures and the stately forms of evergreen trees and shrubs. Here are a number...
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You don’t want to spend years dreaming about your home renovation, followed by several months of living through remodeling work — only to feel less than thrilled with the results. The good news is you don’t have to. We asked three renovating experts to share the 10 most common renovating mistakes to...
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So you’ve been contacted by a potential customer and might even have sent off a proposal or an estimate, but how should you take the next step to secure the job? We asked three professionals on Houzz to share some of the mistakes they’ve made in the past when following up on leads and what they’ve learned...
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After teaming up with design-build firm Custom Craft on several spaces in their Eagleville, Pennsylvania, home, these homeowners turned to the pros again to rethink a tired hallway bathroom used by their school-age sons and guests. The space had basic finishes, an aging wood double vanity...
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Instead of lamenting the absence of fresh herbs in winter, create your own mini herb garden on a sunny windowsill and savor the flavor of your favorite herbs all year long. Chives, mint,...
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Turning to the past for a kitchen redesign in the present offers a lot of leeway. Without the strictness of a spot-on restoration, a vintage-inspired makeover lets you choose which elements conjure a comforting fondness for simpler times (even if the simplicity is entirely imaginary) and which you’d...
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What will our homes look like in 2026? The answer isn’t about flashy design — it’s about living better. For a snapshot into what’s next for home design, here are five trends shaping how we might live, gather and age in the years ahead.
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The rose world is vast, with new and improved varieties arriving every year. With so many beautiful blooms to choose from, how do you know which rose is best for your garden and will deliver the traits you want: fragrance, disease resistance, color or all three? We...
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There was no escaping the prominence of new lighting designs at the recent Maison & Objet trade fair, which took place Jan. 15-19 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center. Across the seven halls, lighting featured in almost all areas. While lighting is always a focus for building...
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These seven stylish new living rooms are designed for easy hanging out, game nights and conversation. Comfortable sectionals, layered seating and flexible furniture arrangements create spaces that feel welcoming and adaptable. Warm materials and textured finishes add depth, while artful details...
