Can the wood be removed, so I can put this shelf outside? Thank you.

If you’re tired of staring at unsightly garbage way before pickup day, it’s time to have some tough conversations

THE POLITE HOUSE The Polite House: Can I Put a Remodel Project on Our Wedding Registry?

Find out how to ask guests for less traditional wedding gifts

LAUNDRY ROOMS Where Can I Hide My Laundry Area?

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By Melanie Gardener

It’s a case of now you see it, now you don’t with these 10 clever ways of fitting in a laundry zone

LIVING ROOMS Ideabook 911: How Can I Make My Living Room Seem Bigger?

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10 Ways to Make a Small Space Live Large

LIFE The Polite House: How Can I Kindly Get Party Guests to Use Coasters?

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

LIFE The Polite House: How Can I Tell a Construction Crew to Pipe Down?

If workers around your home are doing things that bother you, there’s a diplomatic way to approach them

ORGANIZING Ideabook 911: How Can I Declutter My Space?

10 Steps to Take Toward Minimalism

REMODELING GUIDES Ask an Architect: How Can I Carve Out a New Room Without Adding On?

By Kate Burt

When it comes to creating extra room, a mezzanine or loft level can be your best friend

HOUZZ TOURS We Can Dream: Tennessee Barn House Built for Weekend Fun

This country getaway on a wooded property outside Nashville has room for big parties, four-wheelers and bunking up

DECORATING GUIDES Can 1970s Decor Don’ts Be Turned Into Do’s?

Mixed plaids, wood paneling, BarcaLoungers and more are finding their way into chic updated spaces