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PetsConfessions of a New Cat Parent
Here’s what I learned about adoption, litter box setups, cat hair management and the joy of feline companionship
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FeaturesA Story of Hope and Kindness in the Face of Loss
When an Australian couple who foster children lost their home in the 2020 bushfires, the design community stepped up
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Summer GardeningThe Joy and Anticipation of a Summer Garden
Find enjoyment and solace in the leaping plants, full of green hope before the display of colorful seasonal blooms
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MaterialsHow Lumber Shortages Are Affecting Home Builds Globally
Houzz editors around the world report on how countries are adapting to an unprecedented shortage of construction wood
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Earth DayAdd Layers to Garden Beds for Beauty and Sustainability
You can renew nature at home by filling in gaps with native plants and extending the bloom season
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LifeWhy Slow Living is Good for You and Your Home Environment
Feeling rushed? No time to catch your breath? Experts share what slowing down can do for our lives
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Working With ProsWhy Interior Designers Are Essential to Society
As COVID-19 forces us to reevaluate our homes, interior designers can help us build a better world
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World of DesignHow the Tuberculosis Pandemic Helped Shape Modernist Architecture
Doctors prescribed sun, air and the outdoors for tuberculosis patients — and that influenced a new style of architecture
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Most Popular8 Things Successful Architects and Designers Do
Good architects tell a story and engage the senses. They understand the rules — and know when to break them
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Historic HomesSee the House Where Martin Luther King Jr.’s Pivotal Story Began
The Atlanta home in which the civil rights leader was born 90 years ago celebrates his legacy
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Roots of StyleDesign Through the Decades: The 1900s
As we wrap up the 2010s, we look at key designs of the 20th century, such as Tiffany lamps, and their relevance today
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