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But with the help of Jake Angi, a contractor and friend, the Burnses discovered all sorts of surprises lurking behind almost every wall. Some shockers were discouraging: extensive termite damage, for example, and plumbing and wiring that needed to be replaced. A few of the surprises made the couple smile. Beaded board ceilings and oak floors in two rooms were salvageable, and several items discovered on the property found new life and purpose in the refurbished home to give it an aura of age....

Size: 6 to 8 inchesLight: Bright lightWatering: Soak plants in water every week or every other week. Size: 8 to 10 inches, or taller if allowed to climbLight: Medium or low light, such as a north- or east-facing windowWatering: Water when the soil surface just begins to dry; plant likes to be moist, but not wet. Size: 1 to 3 feetLight: Bright to medium lightWatering: Water when the soil surface just begins to dry; plant likes to be moist, but not wet....

Buy It: Williams Sonoma Cleartouch Nonstick Square Cake Pan ($20, Williams Sonoma) Test Kitchen Tip: Glaze these desserts using a wire cooling rack set over wax paper. The petit fours are can be completely coated without the chocolate pooling, and the wax paper allows for easy cleanup. Buy It: Lily’s Milk Style Chocolate Chips ($7, Target) Buy It: Natural Cocoa Powder ($7, The Spice House) Buy It: Cuisinart Elemental Collection 8-Cup Food Processor ($130, Kohl’s)

Buy It: Dash Mini Waffle Maker ($12, Target) Buy It: Hamilton Beach Blender ($22, Walmart) Buy It: Farberware Nonstick Griddle ($17, Target) Buy It: Ninja Power Blender and Smoothie Bowl Maker ($200, Target)

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To ensure a tight space fits your needs, you’ll have to get creative with your small bedroom layout, furnishings, storage solutions, and design choices. The elements can come together with the right pieces in the right places to create a comfortable, organized retreat. Whether you’re looking for small primary bedroom ideas or decorating advice for a little guest room, these tips on how to decorate a small bedroom will help you maximize whatever space you have available and make it feel much larger than it is....

To select the right one, start by making a list of your priorities: Is the best mailbox for you a lockable one that keeps your mail and packages safe until you can retrieve them, a freestanding one that can hold large or multiple parcels, made from a material that can withstand rain, snow, or intense sun, or one that shows off a fun color or looks like a piece of garden art?...

Target put over 7,100 patio tables, chairs, and decorative outdoor items on major sale—just in time for Memorial Day weekend and all of the outdoor cookouts and parties you’re planning to host this summer. Everything from a backyard bar and a swinging egg chair to bright throw pillows and a sleek, modern take on a fire pit is 30% off right now. There are so many outdoor dining chairs and love seats available, too, not to mention a plush armchair with a built-in canopy....

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Buy It: Hamilton Beach Food Processor ($59, Target) Buy It: Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Coffee Maker ($120, Target) Buy It: Mainstays Loaf Pan ($4, Walmart) Buy It: Mainstays Nonstick Muffin Pan ($5, Walmart) Buy It: Rachael Ray Deep Fry Pan ($40, Target) Buy It: Ozark Trail Cast Iron Skillet ($10, Walmart)

Kitchen Dimensions: 17’ x 12' Try these custom touches in a small kitchen. Kitchen Dimensions: 15’ x 10’ Kitchen Dimensions: 10’ x 19’ Kitchen Dimensions: 12’ x 11’ Kitchen Dimensions: 16’ x 10' These small kitchen design ideas will maximize a galley space. Kitchen Dimensions: 18’ x 13’ Kitchen Dimensions: 18’ x 11’ Kitchen Dimensions: 14’ x 12'

In this kitchen, a trio of skylights adds natural brightness to supplement several pendant lights. The windows also accentuate the angles of the ceiling. Contrasting paint colors—soft beige and crisp white— add dimension to the room. Note: When operable, windows placed high in a room are a valuable source of ventilation, moving hot air out as lower windows let cool air in.

About Maxwell Ryan: Maxwell is the founder of Apartment Therapy, the uber-popular website devoted to stylish living in small spaces, who recently added BHG contributor to his resume. Look for his column, “Apartment Therapist,” in the magazine several tiimes a year! Frame a doorway with bookcases or shelves to turn wasted space into storage. Spring for built-ins, or get the same function with freestanding units. This solution works best for less-frequently used passageways, such as pantry or laundry room doors, rather than main entries....

Buy It: Cuisinart Deep Dish Pie Pan, $10.99, Macy’s

Buy It: Sur la Table 12-Ounce Round Gratin Dish, $10.00, Sur la Table Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare ingredients and assemble the lasagna over the weekend or on an evening you have some extra time, then refrigerate for up to two days before baking (and devouring).

Due to their physical or chemical makeup, these surfaces naturally kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and viruses, helping you keep your home cleaner with less spraying and scrubbing. Of course, hand-washing and disinfecting high-touch surfaces are vital to prevent the spread of germs throughout your home, but choosing the right materials can boost the health and hygiene of spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, and more. Learn how to use these naturally antimicrobial surfaces to keep your home cleaner and safer....