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Not Everything is Bigger in Texas

Not Everything is Bigger in Texas

A Lone Star State salvager uses recycled materials to build pint-size houses with 10-gallon character … more

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bright open galley kitchen from period u-shape layout

Kitchen Before and After: A Functional New Layout and Appropriate Period Details

by Penelope Wood

Problem: The 1960s U-shape layout was inefficient—and out of place in the 1740s home
Solution: Reconfigure it as a galley, move doorways, and add a period look. …more

Small Yard Big Impact

Small Yard Big Impact

by Christopher J. Cohan

7 ways to turn a little lot into a series of useful, beautiful outdoor rooms…more

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1940s cottage renovation in Newport Beach
Little Big Ideas

Five essential tips for maximizing every square inch of a small house

Park Proud
Park Proud

Trailers are old housing stock, too—and apparently worth preserving

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Installing a Shower Door

Contractor Rich Rosenfield's step-by-step guide to creating a tempered-glass enclosure

Bathroom Puzzle
Making the Pieces Fit

Some help with solving the bath design puzzle

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Interior Design for a Small Home

The interior of the Concord Cottage is a marvel of traditional decor, universal design, and hidden storage everywhere.

How to Give Small Kitchens Big Personality

Be willing to really change the layout, starting with unnecessary walls

Big Help for Small Bathrooms

Scaled-down fixtures can mean the difference between comfort and chaos in a tiny bathroom.

How to Design Small Baths So They Feel Roomier

Our tips range from the practical—use a pocket door to the psychological—choose one large mirror.

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