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Editor's letter
Conventional wisdom says that people resist change. I disagree, at least as it applies to the readers of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. By our very nature as home enthusiasts, we embrace improvement.
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"What are you doing in your home right now that gives you a sense of a fresh start?"
We asked this question, and you answered loud and clear: When you make good things-- large or small-- happen at home, your whole life takes on a warm glow.
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Creative from coast to coast
The Better Homes and Gardens team of field editors brings you the best of what's new in America's homes. Meet a few of the 50+ partners who help us find the homes we feature.
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Love Notes
Make someone's Valentine's Day with a greeting that's crafted by hand and comes from the heart.
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Window Dressing
Transform your curtains from simple to chic in one afternoon by adorning plain ready-made panels.
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Order in the Drawer
Are you fighting a tug-of-war with drawers crammed full of plastic containers? It's time for a little music therapy. Borrow your old CD rack and get things on track.
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Romancing Rustic
A playful mix of provincial architecture and pretty furnishings transforms a run-down cottage into a welcoming retreat.
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Laura's Haven
"I love that there is something beautiful in every corner of my bedroom, a story in everything."
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Shelf Examination
Is your linen closet an avalanche of towels, sheets, and random items? Use these tips to restore some order.
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Mix Mastered
A new living room meets an old hodgepodge of furniture. Sparks don't fly. Enter designer John Loecke, who plays matchmaker with a two-part makeover that eases in romance without breaking the bank.
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Sunshine State
A cheerful update with family friendly materials, an upbeat color palette, and smart everyday solutions gives this kitchen a smile.
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Northern Light
This sunny space showcases today's Scandinavian country style-- a look that's bright, airy, and relaxed.
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STYLE SECRETS FROM THE PROS
Q: We asked our network of field editors from across the country: What's the quickest, easiest thing you can do today to make your home look like it's ready for the pages of a magazine?
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Painting with Flowers
A garden needn't be huge to make a big impact. Here's now a Southern California garden turned her small front yard into a cottage garden.
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A Side Order of Sun
Eliminating a driveway opens up space for an enclosed garden on the sunny side of the house.
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Potting Up Spring
Outdoor steps are the ideal stage for container-grown shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs that jump-start the season.
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Snow Much Fun
When Mother Nature gives you a day off, use it to rediscover the childhood joys of winter.
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Off-Peak and Perfect
New ideas for the home. Big travel savings. Fun for the family. in winter, these cities offer everything except crowds.
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Don't Shy Away
Most young kids go through a shyness phase. But even if your teen is behaving bashfully, she doesn't necessarily want to be alone.
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Calendar Girls
Want to get the most out of your organizer-binder? Take a page from these three women, who've adopted-- and creatively adapted-- standard planners to their work and family lives.
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Living ala Lulu
In a house surrounded by gardens, Lulu Powers lets her playful, eclectic style run free.
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Perfectly Imperfect
Pristine doesn't cut it for everyone. This Texas homeowner finds her bliss in salvaged items and new things made to look old.
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The Constant Gardener
In a modest front yard, an Iowa gardener keeps the color coming. Her easy-grows-it advice can give you flower power too.
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