We click open invitations and RSVP via text, but a handwritten thank-you is sometimes still best. Here's how to tell

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What was it about your house that made your heart flutter? Share your photo, and it could make the Houzz homepage

Let your home fantasy loose — the sky's the limit, and we want to hear all about it

Take cues from nature for placement, materials, shapes and patterns, for a house that sits well in its surroundings

Delve into paint's storied past — what you learn about its history and modern incarnations may surprise you

‘Pull yourself together’ or ‘thank you for transforming my life’? Notes to homes around the country hit us where we live

This week's stories reveal how you can switch up your surroundings to spark new ideas

Show the heart of your home some love for Valentine’s Day