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Between friends
Right now, I'm the proud guardian of almost 500 mail bins filled with entries to our 2008 Home Improvement Challenge. And because I'm a judge, I'm not allowed to take even the smallest peek at a single one until the official judging a few weeks from now.
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Ship Shape
These easy, thrifty ideas go a nautical mile toward breezy summer style.
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STYLEMAKER
WHERE Uptown Country, Dallas. BACKGROUND Owner Jenny Grumbles sells one-of-a-kind creations she makes with her mother, Fran Holley.
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ALL ABOUT COLOR
Yellow is the eternal optimist, whether it's playing the vibrant attention-getting star of a room or the warm and welcoming supporting role.
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Open Country
Attention to detail and pared-down decor give this house a sophisticated farmhouse feel.
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Over Easy
This dated breakfast room desperately needed a wake-up call. Enter contributing editor Stephen Saint-Onge, who pumped up the color and the furniture for more energy and function.
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Summer Breeze
A few touches of ocean blue and natural texture ease summer comfort into your rooms.
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Hidden Assets
Save space with a well-placed washer and dryer that tuck away until laundry day.
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Shift Change
Strategically moving the sink and fridge allows a tired kitchen to become a top performer.
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Natural Blend
The latest kitchen components make it easy to go green in style. We proved it with the mix of materials featured in our traveling Living Green home exhibit.
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Point of View
Good design, simple materials, and tried-and-true plants come together in a family-friendly yard with great eye appeal.
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Nature Study
In need of more living space, a family adds a room-- in their garden.
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Shady Characters
The fancy foliage of caladiums brings glowing color to shade gardens all summer long.
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Fired Up!
Summer is here! Time to get out of the kitchen and onto the patio. Use these tips to find a hot new grill that's right for you-- plus a super-stocked rolling prep station.
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Daring Do
Remember that I'll-try-anything spirit you had as a girl? It's still there, waiting to be set free.
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Shore Thing
SPLASHES OF BRIGHT COLOR, LIVELY SEASIDE PRINTS, AND PRACTICAL MATERIALS PUT A BEACH-LOVING FAMILY AT EASE.
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English Accent
OVERFLOWING, FLOWERY BORDERS COMPLETE THE PICTURE OF AN ENGLISH COTTAGE.
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It Pays to Go Green
15 ways an Austin, Texas, family saves money, time, and energy in a new house that's environmentally friendly inside and out.
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On the Same Page
Families are closer-- and safer-- when parents understand the online world their kids live in.
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Play It Safe
Cool clothes and gear to outfit your kids for a fun, protected summer.
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