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See how to make this handy table to hold your book, coffee or plant — then use the skills you learn to build something else later

Manage sunlight with design-savvy windows, solar tubes and skylights to save energy and show your home's beauty

Get peace and quiet inside and energy efficiency all around with this heavy-duty alternative to wood-frame construction

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Bring rustic style to even the most urban of dwellings with furniture and accessories that recall the country

Local materials, native plantings and organic shapes help four structures blend beautifully with their Sierra foothills site

U.S. native plants: Roll out a welcome mat for pollinators to keep your landscape in balance and thriving

From raw wasteland to fab living, sleeping and storage space, this snazzy basement now covers all the angles

Look to surprising revelations about bedroom wall colors to get more of what you want

Sensitive to an unusual site or conscious of a harsh climate, these houses thoughtfully address their surroundings