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This couple spent two decades covering their home inside and out with brightly colored mosaic tile, vibrant paint, small toys and more

A decorator uses her expert eye to outfit her family’s home with finds from thrift stores, online resale sites and yard sales

The owners of an 1892 Northern California home overhaul their kitchen and freshen up their living spaces inside and out

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2012 kitchen updates: Tall, solid-surface backsplashes, smarter storage, handy task stations and sheen instead of shine

A designer helps a passionate cook and her family plan out every detail for cooking, storage and gathering

Rammed-earth walls embrace nature, stand up to harsh coastal conditions and create an indoor-outdoor connection for this artist's home

A couple garden and raise chickens in their retreat-like historic Maryland property, learning as they go