Childhood memories and neighborhood nostalgia live on, as a bungalow on the Gulf Coast gets a gentle update for a new generation

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Learn stripping, staining, painting and reupholstering basics to make bargain-basement furniture worthy of center stage at home

Dents and dings disappear, leaving your walls looking brand new, with this fix that even a novice can do

I-shape kitchen layouts take a streamlined, flexible approach and can be easy on the wallet too

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Real homeowners get real help in choosing paint palettes. Bonus: 3 tips for everyone on picking exterior colors

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Is it time to kick the hard stuff? Your feet, wallet and downstairs neighbors may be nodding