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They had fun filling rooms with signs with a graphic edge and outdoorsy finds that remind Tamara of childhood vacations to national parks. She and Ron hop on their bikes and cruise around town, stopping at garage and estate sales, hoping to find another gem to add to their decor. The cabin has allowed such creative expression that it makes the hunt fun no matter where they’re looking. Layout Support The couple gained dining space by tearing out a cabinet, then reusing the countertop to create a table with a cutout to fit around a support beam....

Tracy, who is an interior designer, has created a look that combines coastal, vintage, classic, and contemporary influences reflective of her childhood as well as her and Rodney’s affinity for displaying standout, meaningful pieces in every room. Tracy and Rodney painted their home white and made the front door a focal point. Tracy took one of her favorite vintage green pottery pieces to the paint store to have the color matched....

The Texas couple’s primary residence is in Austin, but after spending 13 summers taking in the Pacific Ocean breeze at a Laguna Beach, California, resort property, they knew they wanted a place of their own to enjoy the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that California’s climate encourages. The first challenge for the new home was the architecture. Community covenants require that exterior housing styles maintain a Mediterranean or Italianate aesthetic for unity throughout the neighborhood....

Lucy always knew her dream house would be outfitted in vivid hues, but it wasn’t until relatively recently that she decided on Cape Dutch-style architecture to frame it. “When I visited my daughter, who was studying in South Africa, I fell in love with the understated, serene setting of the wine country,” she says. The architectural style (noted for whitewashed walls and symmetrical arched gables) and Lucy’s neutral furniture provided “a quiet backdrop that sets the scene for the fun,” she says....

The young couple were drawn to the peaceful surroundings, the wide-open pastures with cows and intermittent barns and silos that comprise the mildly sloping landscape around the home for days. They loved the aura of the house, the intrigue, and all the potential they envisioned for its restoration. Drummond and Bakker also got an earful of the hot tittle-tattle that came with the deal, including the urban legend that a bootlegger had built the property....

A little routine cleaning and regular upkeep make more in-depth monthly kitchen cleaning less intimidating. The key to sticking to a routine is to create a kitchen cleaning checklist that works for your schedule and preferences. Use these checklist ideas as a guideline, but make them your own, setting a schedule that works for you. Depending on your kitchen’s level of use, you might need to adjust the frequency of some tasks....

Jenna and Lucas chose to start their room-by-room revamp with the laundry as a way to check something small off the list. They spent about three weeks of nights and weekends on it. For ease, most of the materials and products came from one source: Lowe’s. They spent less than $5,000 (including appliances), with the rolling pullout coming in at only $50. Their top-to-bottom makeover included painting the ceiling, installing storage, and customizing a new tile floor....

To help them achieve their vision—and make sure the house was practical and comfortable for four kids and a dog—they turned to designer Megan Opel. “Emily didn’t want her house to look ‘instantly decorated,’” Opel says, “and she wasn’t in a hurry.” Over time, Opel helped curate the couple’s inspirations and collections, blending them against a house-wide base of creamy white paint, black accent pieces, and a few thoughtfully chosen, extra-durable pieces of contemporary furniture....

Next, draw diagonal folding lines with your marker and a ruler by following the printable template. Once finished, you should have an X intersecting every other vertical line. Next, fold the vertical lines back and forth, accordion style. Then fold the diagonal lines along all the score marks.

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**Toasting Seeds To toast cumin seeds, heat a dry 6-inch skillet over medium. Add seeds. Cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, gently shaking skillet frequently. Immediately transfer seeds to a bowl to cool. Use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to grind seeds. Serving Idea If desired, serve cooked, marinated poultry or meat with hot cooked basmati rice, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

Best Overall Deals Best Deal: Laina Ahsaad Abstract Machine Woven Area Rug, from $130 (was from $340) Best Appliance Deal: Go Wise USA 5.5-Liter 8-in-1 Electric Air Fryer, $85 (was $198) Lowest Price: Arendtsville Area Rug, from $26 (was from $58) Best Furniture Deal: Mary-Kate 4-Person Dining Set, $740 (was $1,585) The largest discount is on the Laina Ahsaad Abstract Machine Woven Area Rug, which is currently 64% off. It comes in both light gray or cream color options—a nice neutral addition to your bedroom or living room....

What we love about this line is that it’s all a bit non-traditional; rather than bright orange pumpkins, you’ll find glass pumpkin figures in warm amber and cool blue tones. And their collection of terracotta vases and dried florals will fit in perfectly with any spooky setup, but they’re neutral enough to use year-round. Buy It: Dried Night Harvest Bouquet, $40 Buy It: Halloween Pumpkin Mugs, $14 Buy It: Halloween Pillow Cover Set, $30 Buy It: Terracotta Skull Vase, $25 Buy It: Glass Pumpkin, $30 Buy It: Curiosity Halloween Plates, $50 Buy It: Terracotta Skull Candelabra, $50...

Plug in your criteria, and it should help you by giving a planting list. Since you have several sides you want to landscape, you probably should do a separate search for each side, depending on the amount of sunlight each area receives. You can also look at the plans in our Garden Plans section of the Website to get ideas. There are more than 200 plans there, so you’ll probably find some that fit the shape and size....

A backyard office eliminates your commute time while allowing you to separate your home life from your work without traveling more than a few feet. A backyard office is more involved than just taking your laptop out to the back deck in between Zoom meetings—it’s a more permanent, sheltered structure that provides a small office space that’s totally detached from the house. Similar to a she shed, a backyard office is often a repurposed shed or stand-alone garage that has been converted into a workspace....