How to Waste Less Food (9 photos)

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Nobody wants to waste food, but most of us do it — in fact, quite a lot. The average American wastes 20 pounds of food per month, according to the United Nations. If you’re like me, you’d like to get that number down. But how? There are…

3 Red-Hot Fireplace Makeovers (10 photos)

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Cherry and magnolia trees are blooming in the southern part of the country — our days of crackling fires this winter are numbered. So if you’ve been wanting to give your surround a refresh, it’s a good time to start thinking about it as those last embers glow. If you start this spring, you’ll have plenty…

The 10 Stages of DIY (11 photos)

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We’ve all been there. You have big plans for a project around the house. It’s taken a while to get your ideas together and then one day, it’s all clear — you’re ready to tackle it. Here are 10 common stages in a typical DIY. Are you in one now?

Houzz Tour: Redwood Misfit Gets a Midcentury Makeover (17 photos)

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Hidden behind a block wall in the Yaple Park district of Phoenix was a house rife with mystery and mischief. Designed by architect Rich Fairborn in the 1980s, the redwood-covered two-story structure featured abundant curves — and plenty of decay and disuse. The redwood was water damaged. A guest house…

Houzz Call: Show Us Your Home’s Exterior Makeover (4 photos)

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A home’s exterior is its visual welcome — and, ideally, a reassuring sight when you return from a long day. Thankfully, it’s also something you can improve if you’re not quite happy with it. If you’ve made enhancements to boost your home’s curb appeal, we’d love to see.
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Planting Time! How to Order From the Garden Catalogs (10 photos)

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The ideal spot to find new plants for your garden is a local nursery, as these plants are likely to do well in your region and you’re able to judge how healthy they are before you purchase them. You also have a local resource should problems arise. Nurseries are willing to order plants for…

Empty Nesters: Some Upsides to Downsizing (11 photos)

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Your kids have moved out, and you’ve traded in the family home for a smaller abode, one that’s closer to the action (or the beach). Along with the memories you’re leaving behind, about which you’ll have mixed feelings, your new home will bring with it changes to your lifestyle you may not anticipate….