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Get to know the “grand old ladies” of architectureVictorian houses. These structures are beautiful, with colorful details and trim. San Francisco has its painted ladies. Credit: Mike Jensen Other communities boast collections of Gothic Revivalor Italianate homes. Here are some of the features that set Victorian houses apart. MostVictorian-style housesyou see today feature steeply pitched roofs, two to three stories, and elaborate decorative elements. Credit: Krista Droop Italianate Victorian houses like thisbrick homewere modeled afterItalian Renaissancevillas....

Take a trip down memory lane. Let’s revive those vintage Christmas dishes of the past. Prepare yourself for strong feelings of nostalgia and a growling stomach. Credit: Blaine Moats Try one of these twists on the classics for Christmas dinner this year! The red candied fruits make this one of our most color-coordinated vintage Christmas recipes. The retro cake feels perfect for Christmas with a generous sprinkling of coconut. Credit: Brie Passano...

This tiny tool is the perfect thing for cleaning just about everything, from baseboards to vents. Brie Goldman 1. Use a cotton swab after all-over cleaning to pick up anything left behind. Credit:Brie Goldman A cotton swab is the perfect size and shape for cleaning light switches and fixtures. Use a cotton swab to detail these areas after regular cleaning, or when performing deep cleaning jobs. Use a cotton swab to lift dirt from hard-to-get-at corners, as well as to clean around locking mechanisms....

Add style, function, and comfort to your outdoor space with these simple projects. Your deck is an ideal spot for entertaining, cooking, and relaxing outdoors. These deck upgrades add style, function, and comfort to any deck. Credit: Dustin Peck The angled slats shield the space from the sun during peak daylight hours while still maintaining an open feel. For sturdy support,consider an attached pergolathat is secured to the side of your home....

Learn how it’s possible for you to create these DIY bathroom makeovers on a budget. Pulling off abudget bathroom makeoverrequires thoughtful planning and a bit of creativity. These transformations demonstrate using affordable materials and clever DIYs to achieve striking results. Credit: Laurey Glenn Use these budget bathroom makeovers for ideas and inspiration for your next project. Hexagon floor tiles andboard-and-batten wainscotingnod to the past, while warm wood finishes introduce natural appeal....

Need backyard landscaping ideas for creating a space you love to hang out in? It’s all about choosing the right plants, hardscaping, and other landscape design elements. And if yourbackyard has drainage issues, a water feature could help solve the problem. Credit: Mike Jensen They also planted a living screen oflush tropical plantsthat provide asense of enclosure and privacy to the space. Make a Grand Entrance First impressions count. That’s why it’s essential to pay special attention to your backyard’s entry....

The right combination of lighting can help create a welcoming basement. Try recessed, ceiling-mount, or stand-alone fixtures. Due to their location, basements often lack the natural light that makes a room feel open and inviting. Credit: Marty Baldwin The right combination of basementlighting ideascan help make up the difference. These fixtures contribute focused light from above. A table lamp ensures the desk area has plenty of light. Credit: David A Land...

Make an entrance each time you go to your basement with a stairway that’s perfect for your space. Avoid connecting a noisy area to a quiet one. Build stairs parallel to ceiling joists to save on installation time and materials. These built-in cabinets flank a basement bar area. This run of carpeted stairs changes near the bottom to three steps with thickstone treadsand stone and dark woodfloors. The material shift suits the basement’s function as awine cellarand entertaining area....

Food Styling: Annie Probst. Look for our twists on traditional favorites. It’s the perfect vehicle to put your autumn apple haul to use. Credit:Jason Donnelly. Food Styling: Annie Probst. Prop Styling: Breanna Ghazali Pumpkin Cake Roll Celebrate the season with a fall-themed cake that’s sure to impress. This recipe is soooo easy and it tastes amazing!" It offers the best ofpumpkin pieand cake all at once. Credit: Blaine Moats We’ll take a slice…or two....

They’re ample enough to serve a crowdand festive enough to get the party started right. Plus, we have a few without the booze for teetotalers (and kids) to enjoy! Homemade Eggnog Jason Donnelly. Credit: Blaine Moats In summer, try it as a dessert-in-a-glass after a grilled menu for a festiveChristmas in Julyspin. Watermelon Margarita Love watermelon? Ease some of that cool fruit into a zippy margarita that’s just bursting with zesty citrus flavors....

Chicken casseroles are the definition of comfort food. Our recipes include flavors to make everyone happy. A chicken casserole for a crowd or a family dinner is the pinnacle ofcomfort food. Credit: Andy Lyons Go with our classic chicken and noodle recipe, or surprise everyone with more creative versions. We call it ‘ultimate’ because the dish goes all out. Hot Chicken Salad Casserole We all love a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich....

Make cleanup easier and put fallen sticks in your yard to good use with these simple ideas. This makes garden maintenance easier, and prevents sticks from piling up and smothering your plants and grass. However, brush piles can get messy if you heap the sticks haphazardly. Credit:Susan Vineyard / Getty Images Dont forget to save a stick or two for roasting marshmallows. Remember to add some nitrogen-rich items, like kitchen scraps, to your composter at the same time....

These boys' bedroom ideas will inspire you to create abright and happy spacefor the kiddos in your home. Decorate your boy’s bedroom with these fun and inspiring bedroom ideas. Don’t be surprised ifyour girlswant one of these designs for their rooms, too! Credit: Philip Harvey Organizing Made Easy Teach your little one the ins and outs of organization with clearbedroom storage. What wasonce a bookshelfbecame home to this child’s toys, keepsakes, and games....