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Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

Yes, it's possible! Whether you've rescued an adult pup or yours has slid back into old habits, every dog can learn. We asked the experts how.

Rethinking Kids' Grades

When I stopped focusing so much on the letters and numbers on my kids' report cards, everything changed for the better.

7 PELVIC PAINS YOU SHOULD NEVER IGNORE

Knowing what's normal and what's not can help you do what it takes to feel better fast.

HOW TO GET UNSTUCK: THE NEW SCIENCE OF CHANGING OLD HABITS

Forget "being good" or exercising willpower - it may not even be a thing. Try these research-based hacks for ditching old not-great routines and building different ones that make you happier and healthier.

The Great Reimagination: EASY WAYS TO Make Hard Decisions

Four steps that can take you from dwelling to reaching a conclusion

Make an ENTRANCE

Give your entryway the decorating attention and organization it deserves with these expert-approved pointers.

Open up to new POSSIBILITIES

See how GH Institute Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab Director Dan DiClerico used his decades-long passion for renovation to restore his 140-year-old family home.

Studying Abroad

"Tea and biscuits" might mean breakfast in this Texas kitchen, but its English decor needs no translation.

The Next Chapter

A coastal kitchen in Pacific Palisades, California, went from kid-friendly to adult-ready.

Letting in the Light

A kitchen reno in Los Angeles proves that embracing old wood paneling can open up exhilarating possibilities.

The Family Circus

For a couple with five pets in Nashville, this storage-obsessed designer thought of everything.

The Quiet Place

Stripping away heavy Tuscan-inspired millwork allowed this California home to totally reboot.

A Historian's DREAM

On NYC's Upper East Side, a classic McKim, Mead & White apartment is reimagined in vibrant color.

The Hunt for BURIED TREASURE

It took three shopping trips to the European countryside to truly complete this wine country getaway.

PLACE in the SUN

A Cape Cod-style home is recast for a couple of empty nesters with close ties to the land.

8 Steps to Alfresco Success

Whether you're driven by resale value or simply boosting your backyard, these pro pointers will help you whip your space into shape.

A Handy Hacker's Guide

If you're on a budget, short on time, or living in a rental, try these cost-saving solutions that don't compromise the outdoor experience.

PARK your stuff HERE

Create a mudroom right in your garage!

we dare you!

Break out of your comfort zone and try one of these gutsy design moves.

anything but ordinary

An Arvada, CO, couple turned their home's ho-hum kitchen into a total stunner.

my house made me a star

Bargain Mansions host Tamara Day takes us on a tour of the Leawood, KS, home that launched her career.

no such thing as too much BLUE

A homeowner embraces her favorite color in every shade imaginable!

A WARM welcome

This Bowie, MD, home has a laid-back style that says “stay awhile.”

SAY HELLO - WORDS TO LIVE BY

Linguist Lynette St. Clair uses modern technology to preserve the language of her ancestors.

FROM THE HEART - Piano Recital

The sound of her mother's music carried through the air and across the years.

Backyard Brunch

Getting your daily dose of fruits and veggies is easy, thanks to these garden-inspired breakfast recipes!

GATHERING PLACE - On the Table

She always serves her mom's banana pudding in a humble but beloved family heirloom.

Ticket to China

Porcelain was created in China more than 1,000 years ago, and some of the most popular tableware patterns have been in production for centuries.

Needle and Thread

Learn how to embellish handkerchiefs, tote bags, jewelry and even photographs with cute, fully customizable embroidered designs!

A Plateful of Posies

Bring color and tasty accents to the culinary party with edible flowers.