January 2020

one-room makeover

Military families get used to changes (the inevitable moves) and challenges (fragmented family time). But Matthew Reyes, an operations chief stationed at

Small-space smarts

Designer Shannon Claire Smith knows the challenges of small-space living. Faced with a dated 750-sguare-foot Washington, D.C., condo, she used paint and smart furniture choices to transform it into a glamorous retreat.

Can't-miss color

Staring at a display case full of paint chips can leave even the most confident do-it-yourselfer's head spinning. We've rounded up interior designers' and paint professionals' most trusted choices to take the guesswork out of picking wall colors.

How to fill a BLANK WALL

The opportunities are endless and a little daunting. We've got you (and your walls) covered with creative solutions for low-cost, large-scale art.

I did it!

An out-of-the-box thinker channels her love for her pets info a cat hideaway that doubles as a midcentury modern accent table.

Front yard Facelift

A LANDSCAPE DESIGN TEAM SHARES 10 TIPS FOR CREATING A GARDEN THAT SAYS WELCOME HOME.

Miracle Worker

miracle worker WITH THE BULK OF HER BUDGET SPOKEN FOR BY BIG REPAIRS, DO-IT-YOURSELFER RUTHIE JACKSON GOT RESOURCEFUL, POLISHING HER OLD HOME'S EXISTING FEATURES AND SPRUCING UP SECONDHAND FINDS

Manage your money

What's the one thing you'd ask a financial expert? When we put that question to BH&G readers, you wanted to know how to spend less, eliminate debt, and save more.

FOLDING SCREENS

a The folding screen has to be one of the hardest working decorative accessories we know of. It will hide that water heater-- or any other feature you'd rather not see-- divide a room into zones, and stand in for architectural detail. But its real genius is being both functional and stylish. Our current favorites feature bold fabrics, detailed fretwork, on-trend caning, and arching rattan that also works as large-scale art. Unfold for instant drama.

YOUR NEW LEAN, MEAN CLEANING

ROUTINE There are people who seem to have effortlessly clean homes. And maybe in this new year you've resolved to become one of them. We give you the basic tools, tasks, and timeline to turn this resolution into a lifestyle.

You Asked, We Answered

THIS JANUARY ISSUE OF BETTER HOMES & GARDENS IS ALL ABOUT NEW YEAR SOLUTIONS. (RESOLUTIONS ARE SO 2019.)

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WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?

"Take my advice, I'm not using it." This is the tongue-in-cheek wisdom a former boss gave me many years ago. The phrase came to mind recently when thinking about the topic for this month's editor's letter. In the magazine world, January has always been the time we trot out our annual "New Year, New You" stories. You know, the ones in which we tell readers everything they need to do to improve their homes, finances, exercise routines, and diets.

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