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Liven up the front door and share your holiday spirit with the whole neighborhood this year!

When a design trend catches fire, controversy is sure to follow. Sometimes the debate is purely aesthetic, but occasionally the objections run deeper, touching on environmental or cultural issues. Judge for yourself: Here are 10 popular but at times divisive trends that may—or may not—find a place in your home.

Have a ton of clothes and accessories in your walk-in closet, but you aren't sure what should go where? Whether your storage space is small and simple or large and luxurious, these walk-in closet ideas will help you keep your outfits in order.

Bring this scented herb into your home to enjoy the floral display and reduce your stress levels.

Is your bathroom plagued with lingering odors? Freshen up the space and create a welcoming atmosphere with these eight tricks.

Populate your garden with plants that will nourish hungry sparrows and robins all winter long.

If you’re in the market for a new air conditioning unit, get the 411 on these important numbers and how they should factor into the unit you purchase.

Learn how you can cut your painting time by 75 percent and get a superior finish.

Layer in sophisticated levels of lighting to increase productivity and safety while adding appeal to the kitchen, the hub of your home.

Use oilless infrared technology to cook a turkey and achieve the same speedy results as traditional frying—and serve healthier meals.

This isn’t just a trash can. Housed inside the simplehuman 46-liter trash can is a trash receptacle as well as a recycling bin.

A new kitchen faucet can transform your kitchen sink zone. Here’s how to choose the type of faucet that complements your cooking and cleaning style.

The way you use and store your power tools may be damaging your tools' batteries. This guide will show you how to handle tools and their power packs properly and keep them running strong.

Whether this is your first time cutting down your own tree or it's an annual tradition, keep these 10 important tips in mind before you head out to the Christmas tree farm.

If you miss your vegetable garden during winter, you can keep fresh lettuce on hand by growing your own greens indoors.

Keep the kitchen air clear—and your options open—with a convertible range hood.

Electric and gas pressure washers provide home users and professionals with a comprehensive range of cleaning machines, but which is best for your needs?

Add a touch of the Mediterranean with the latest craze in houseplants—olive trees—plants that can thrive indoors, given the right conditions.

Learn the basics of using thoughtful lighting design to create welcoming, efficient living spaces at home.

Despite our best efforts, our potted plants sometimes flounder. Knowing how to identify and treat houseplants' most common afflictions can help you revive them in no time.