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Between friends
When I was a kid, the highlight of my summer was spending a week at my grandparents' North Carolina farm. For the entire week, I'd hang around the yard doing country-girl things like climbing trees or shelling peas on the front porch.
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We asked you to tell us about your favorite room, and you told us--it's about the people, hobbies, and things you love...
...MY SEWING ROOM. A large window faces a private wooded backyard, and in that room I am totally relaxed and free.
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Recycled Chic
'Tis the season to get creative with castoffs unearthed during spring cleaning and summer scavenging.
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Pretty Slick
Old-fashioned oilcloth makes the perfect outdoor table cover. And you don't have to sew a stitch.
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Wicker Picker-Uppers
Summer seats need a pep talk? Paint and pillows encourage this classic to shine anew.
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Q: SUMMER SPRUCE-UPS
Q: SUMMER SPRUCE-UPS We asked interior designers around the country: What's your favorite way to get a home ready for warmer weather?
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Seeing the White
With a white-on-white scheme, an old boathouse emerges as a beach cottage that's easy on the eyes-- and mind.
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Blueprint for Style
Shades and patterns of indigo, mixed against a white background, make this combo living and dining room feel cool, crisp, and comfortable.
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Hidden in Plain Sight
A tricky layout put this bathroom at the master suite entrance. Attractive fixtures and a clean furnished look keep the spaces harmonious.
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Sofa Strategies
Furniture mavens Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams share their shopping savvy.
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Guest Appearance
This guest room suffered from a serious case of cast-off blues. In a two-stage makeover, designer Grant K. Gibson transforms it into a cozy and super-functional space that may have visitors overstaying their welcome.
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Solving Spaces
Every room has little trouble spots. In this living room, it's the dark and awkwardly placed fireplace. Designer Laurie Smith, best known for her room-transforming powers on Trading Spaces, sheds some light.
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Squeeze Play
A young couple shapes an 850-square-foot house to meet all their living and storage needs.
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Treasure Nest
"This sunroom is our sanctuary. It's a quiet place to sit, a gathering spot for guests, and a bright space for the girls to play."
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Order by the Yard
These storage solutions put garden tools in place and garden style in your garage. Dig in here for how to do it yourself.
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10 Easy Ways to Go Green
Small actions can create big change-- especially when it comes to the environment. Here are 10 no- or low-cost ways to lessen your impact on the planet, create a healthier house and garden, and even fatten your wallet.
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Behind the Walls of a Green House
The Frantz family may live in a 100-year-old Victorian, but they've modified both house and habits to save energy.
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Their Level Best
A sun-loving couple turns a steep slope into a stylish terrace to indulge their love of the outdoors.
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Front & Center
An Atlanta gardener trades a dull front yard for a cottage garden that spills over with color and scent.
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Stream Come True
A stream meanders and splashes through a narrow side yard, turning an awkward space into a sanctuary.
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Patio Panache
Enjoy indoor comfort and style in the open air with the latest outdoor furnishings.
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Picture-Perfect Summer
Cool ways you and your family can make the most of each moment and have your best summer ever.
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Let's Make a Deal
By doing your homework and brushing up on negotiating skills, you can get a good deal on a new home right now.
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Call of the Wild
Kids spend way too much time indoors. Get them outside and expose them to the wonders of nature-- starting in your own backyard.
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Never Be Late Again
Tap the power of punctual thinking: From this moment forward, be on time for all your appointments.
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Thrill of the Hunt
Find that special item-- or just a great deal-- at the summer's hottest flea markets and antiques shows.
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At home with the past
FROM THE GROUND UP, A NEWLY BUILT FARMHOUSE EMBODIES OLD-WORLD CHARM INSIDE AND OUT.
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The Sweet Life
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE PRAEDS, WHO HAPPILY SPEND EVENINGS TOGETHER IN A HOUSE REMODELED TO FIT THEIR FAMILY.
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Rooms to grow
ONCE UNRULY AND NEGLECTED, A NEW YORK GARDEN GETS A CLASSY MAKEOVER.
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Lemonade
Get creative with your basic lemonade: Add fruits, juices, herbs, and spices.
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Q: I've been hearing about alli, the new nonprescription weight-loss drug. What can you tell me about it?
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Don't Let Summer Bug You
Save yourself a lot of itching with the right insect repellent.
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