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Amaryllis bulbs can be huge — approaching the size of a grapefruit.

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Amaryllis can be re-bloomed year after year. Here’s how to do it right

The best thing about eye-catching amaryllis is you can re-bloom it with proper care. Here’s a guide to how it’s done.

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Amaryllis can be re-bloomed year after year. Here’s how to do it right

The Walshes’ home looms over their boat dock. “When you are on the water at night and look back, you can see the lights in the house and it’s very warm and pretty,” Austin said. “I’m sure Kem thought of that. It stands out of the trees and lends itself to that modern lodge feel.” The limestone used in landscaping was dug up from the ground during construction.

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Kansas City modern: bright, efficient houses with warm Midwestern touches

Kansas City boasts world-class architects whose award-winning contemporary homes blend the best of modernism and Midwestern style.

The warehouses in the West Bottoms were built more than a 100 years ago for agricultural, freight and industrial purposes. Today, the area is a mecca for Americana shopping, chock full of one-of-a-kind antique and vintage merchandise.

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On Gardening: Lemon Lime leading nandina revival

Lemon Lime is leading the way in what appears to be a nandina revival. It is one of four great nandinas found in the Southern Living Plant Collection. You'll find Flirt, Obession, Blush Pink, and the electrifying Lemon Lime.

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The owner of Unique Design finds inspiration everywhere – and then turns it into stunning pieces of art, architecture and craftsmanship

Not only does Farshad Mahramnia see creative potential everywhere – he also brings it home.

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Style at Home: Make the most of your tables

As 2018 comes to a close, I couldn't resist making one last visit to my friend Leslie's beautiful home. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and take a break from the holiday festivities. Today, I want to show you how Leslie uses tables throughout her home, both as gathering places and as mood makers.

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Treasures: Soup tureen is a piece of New York history

Dear Helaine and Joe:

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Ask Angie’s List: Should I hire a carpet cleaner?

If you've been holding holiday events all December, the unsung MVP of your home may be your carpets! They've endured large amounts of traffic, not to mention the salt or melted snow visitors may be tracking into your house. Now is an excellent time to take stock of your carpet and consider hiring a professional carpet cleaner.

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Plumber: Explore shower options with a pre-molded base

Q: Ed: I'm quite the handy homeowner and plan to install a large walk-in shower. My family would like a tile shower stall complete with a built-in tile seat. However, building a tile shower base and seat will really push my contracting skills, and I want to do this job myself. Any ideas to ease my workload and still please my family?

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Design Recipes: How fine details can make your decor shine

Just like the icing on a cake, when it comes to decor, a room can come to life with the help of fine details. From artwork to accessories, look for fine details to help make individual spaces stand out.

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Home improvements you might regret

Between trying to save money and customizing a home to an exact lifestyle, homeowners can make some big mistakes. Whether they decrease resale value, go way over budget, or increase maintenance costs, some renovations are better left undone. These are the projects homeowners most commonly tell us they regret.

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Hot Property: A holiday hit list of Sinatra homes

If a Rat Pack-worthy home is on your shopping list this holiday season, you are in luck. A trio of houses tied to legendary singer Frank Sinatra is for sale in Southern California.

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On Gardening: Double play Candy Corn spirea will take your breath away

Candy Corn, a new spirea in Proven Winners Double Play series, may change any opinion you have regarding deciduous shrubs in mixed containers.

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A Marrowstone Island couple turns an unexpected gift into a forever home that honors a family’s history, and its future

This place – this profound, intensely personal place, tucked between enormous evergreens on the remote edge of a rustic island – was not part of the plan.

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Design Recipes: The do’s and don’ts of showcasing fireplaces

Fireplaces not only help keep us warm, they can also serve as a decorative focal point and highlight in a home. Whether you are looking to showcase an ornate mantel or create a cozy seating area, being thoughtful and purposeful with decor and style choice can help maximize the experience for you and your guests.

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Ask Angie’s List: What can I do about frozen gutters?

Frozen gutters and downspouts may seem like an inevitable effect of winter weather. But those heavy icicles hanging from your rooftop after a heavy snow or cold snap need not be a foregone conclusion. You can take steps to prevent them – and should – because they can damage gutters and lead to ice and water backing up on the roof and forming even more damaging ice dams. The weight of ice can sag the gutter or bring it down entirely.

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Plumber: Special sink is best for a tile kitchen counter

Q: Dear Ed: I'm installing a tile kitchen counter, not solid surface. While my countertop is planned, I do have a question with the kitchen sink installation. Do I need a special kitchen sink for a tile countertop or can I just use a drop-in type of kitchen sink?

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