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Contained one minute and open to the outdoors the next, this California kitchen is decidedly versatile

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Low ceilings or odd-size doorways are no problem when you fashion a barn door from exterior siding and a closet track

The facade stays true to the original, but inside lie a newly opened layout, higher ceilings and 600 more square feet of space

Don't give your pool and patio the cold shoulder just because the air is chillier. New accessories can help foster a warm relationship

Step up the comfiness and convenience of your porch, patio or yard to make time spent outdoors even better

A covered patio, an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit off a guesthouse extend the entertainment area of this ocean-view property

An elevator, a stunning outdoor patio space and a private beach contribute to an Oregon family's dream lakefront home