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January can inspire a lot of energy and goal-setting — sometimes, with goals that can be difficult to accomplish, given our schedules. Many of us, for instance, don’t feel we have the time to tackle a…

This gorgeous cottage-style garden set in a woodland of native oak and white pine in East Hampton, New York, features sumptuous beds overflowing with colorful perennials set against a peaceful backdrop of trees. The homeowners have spent the last 15 y…

Being able to live in your own home as you grow older is certainly an appealing option — and with the right preparation it can be possible to create a safe and comfortable space that supports you now and in the future. If you’re thinking about aging i…

Before you succumb to the flats of annuals at the garden center, take a tip from articles that stress cleaning, decluttering and reorganizing your home and do the same for your garden work area — whether it’s a potting shed or greenhouse, small pottin…

Stones that cover shower surrounds, whether travertine, limestone or marble, look great and can last a lifetime. But harsh chemicals can leave scratches, break down sealants and eventually discolor stone. Let’s look at your options to determine what y…

With six adopted rescue dogs, Tommy and Kymberli Bazan have a busy household. “There’s never a dull moment,” Kymberli says. The couple, who moved into their 1990s custom ranch-style home in Oakdale, California, in 2005, wanted to remodel the kitchen y…

There are as many ways to create a stylish and functioning laundry room as there are socks forever separated from their counterparts after washday. Here, designers share their renovation decisions and break down the main features that make these seven…

One in a series from Houzz international editors on how our lives shape home design around the worldFor many of us, taking a bath is one of the most relaxing ways of throwing off the cares of the day. Soaking in the tub is about cleansing the mind as …