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Catch the decorating bug — or maybe even a whole colony of ’em — with accessories sporting cute versions of crawly critters

Give ants their marching orders and send mosquitoes moseying, while creating a garden that draws pollinators and helpful eaters

These colorful woodpeckers found across the U.S. and Canada love berries, seeds and ants and often nest in deep burrows in trees

Clear glass surrounds have raised the design bar for details such as shampoo and soap shelves. Here are 4 standouts

Avoid damage during everyday cleaning and stain scrubbing, with these tips for pots and pans made of popular materials

Pavers and unthirsty plants replace Kentucky bluegrass in a Menlo Park landscape for a family of 4

Whether you’re redecorating or just doing a quick update, check out these ways to enhance your home on a budget

An all-star cast of iconic vintage furnishings makes this Utah home period perfect through and through

A Canadian man couldn’t salvage his grandfather’s cottage, but he keeps the family connection alive with a new structure in the same space