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Fresh ideas for redesigning your outdoor space

"Need some inspiration for revamping your outdoor space? James Roche, CEO of Houseplans.com, the largest online collection of ready-made house plans, has some innovative ideas for summer entertaining."

Marianne Cusato's Blueprint for the Future

"Architect Marianne Cusato became famous for designing a Katrina Cottage back in 2005. Today she suggests 5 features to be found in homes of the future."

Suite idea: Dual master bedrooms

"Some long-married couples are embracing the realities of aging — with two master bedrooms."

Sexy Home Design by Samuel Flores Flores

"Uruguayan architect Samuel Flores Flores has designed a 5 bedroom / 5 bathroom nontraditional home of the future - sleep downstairs and eat upstairs."

Beautiful laundry rooms for houses big and small

"Homeowners are rethinking the laundry room. Here are some layout ideas plus top-performing washers and dryers from Consumer Reports' tests."

12 Ways to Turn Organizing Dilemmas into Storage Solutions

"Make organizing problems disappear with 12 great tips for creating great storage solutions in your home."

Classic Home Flaws And How To Fix Them

"There are a number of common problems we see throughout home layouts. Sometimes you'll want to throw your hands in the air and give in, or you can learn from others' mistakes and improve the spaces in your life. Here are some of our top tips."

Tips for Increasing a Home's Property Value

"With the Spring selling season in full swing, now is the time for your clients to start making changes to improve their home's comfort level and the way it functions to make it more appealing to potential buyers."

The 10 Home Styles That Are Most Popular Around America

"If you're in the market to buy a house (or about to begin), you're likely to be engaging in a crash course in home styles. Do you go Craftsman, which, according to Houseplans.com, continue to be among the most popular style of home sold in the third..."