Here’s how to handle the age-old entertaining conundrum to protect your furniture — and friendships

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Consider the ins and outs of these unusual glass architectural features to see how marvelous windows can be

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Some lavender here, a water feature there, and your garden just might feel transported to a balmy seaside locale

Consider an eclectic outdoor style with defined hardscapes softened by exuberant, informal plantings

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