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Houzz is seeking pet-friendly designs from around the globe. Get out your camera and post your photos now!

Put the beach reads away; these comfy spaces are creating a fall reading list. What books do they suggest to you?

We look at the reasons concrete has a tendency to crack — and what you can do to help control it

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See Millennium Park, historic brownstones and other architectural landmarks lit up for the holiday season

With an art studio, age-in-place features and a view-maximizing design, this home shows just how well the architect knows his client