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A designer helps a passionate cook and her family plan out every detail for cooking, storage and gathering

A decorator uses her expert eye to outfit her family’s home with finds from thrift stores, online resale sites and yard sales

A man renovates his extended family’s stately farmhouse and land. Sustainable practices are used in gardens, wetlands and recreation areas

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