With 2 tons of candy, gingerbread and icing, this holiday confection will make your mouth water and your heart sing

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

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There's an art to striking an appealing balance of sizes for baseboards, crown moldings and other millwork. An architect shares his secrets

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