Destination Design: Downtown Frederick
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There’s more in downtown Frederick than great food — here’s where to shop for furnishings new and old.
Virginia’s Mr. Apple: Tom Burford
What you need to know about apples from a seventh-generation Virginia orchardist, once aptly described as “the prince among antiquarian apple enthusiasts.”
Washington’s best-loved repair shops
Here are some trusted firms that can bring back your carpets and sewing machines.
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A peek inside D.C. area designers’ homes
Ever wonder how designers style their own homes? We’ve been inside a few to find out.
Paola Navone home collection for Crate and Barrel
The Italian designer, architect, art director and interior decorator’s collection of dinnerware, furniture and accessories will be available Sept. 9.
2013 Kid’s Room submissions
Take a look at some of the reader-submitted photos for this year’s Kid’s Room Contest.
Kid’s Room Contest: Accessories to please both tots and parents
From wall art to rugs, here are some of our favorite finds.
A glamorous beach house in South Bethany
Designer Barry Dixon transforms Roseann and Pat McGeehin’s Delaware vacation home into a stylish all-seasons retreat.
Searching for vintage treasures
Warehouse sales bring together a stockpile of antiques, salvage pieces and more.
Destination Design: Bethesda
Shopping for home and design in one of Washington’s close-in shopping favorites.
What’s your home’s architectural style?
Knowing the style of a home can be helpful for buying, selling, remodeling or decorating.
Potting a herb garden 101
U.S. Botanic Garden Horticulturist Adam Pyle explains the benefits of potted herbs and demonstrates how to pot dry and moist herb gardens.
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Washington Craft Show opens Friday
Three-day show, featuring the work of 190 artists, will be at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Washington Craft Show
Annual judged show, featuring works of 190 artists, opens Friday at the Washington Convention Center.
Perilla looks good in the garden and tastes good, too
Herb’s leaves add flash to flower beds and provide color and minty freshness to a variety of foods.
How to make closet doors fit
Advice on fixing walk-in closet doors after a remodel and getting stubborn stains out of a utility sink.
House Calls: Brightening up a sunroom
Barb and Tom Bailey of Vienna ask House Calls to make their sunroom more than a passage to the porch.
Apples of North America
A seventh-generation Virginia orchardist shares his knowledge of 192 apple varieties, from Winesap to Red Delicious.
Virginia’s Mr. Apple: Tom Burford
What you need to know about apples from a seventh-generation Virginia orchardist, once aptly described as “the prince among antiquarian apple enthusiasts.”
Destination Design: Frederick
The historic town an hour from Washington is chock full of design shops with finds both old and new.
Destination Design: Downtown Frederick
There’s more in downtown Frederick than great food — here’s where to shop for furnishings new and old.
Kitchen design trends
Web site Houzz recently polled users on kitchen remodeling plans. After getting 7,812 responses, here’s what it found.
Cure and store your winter squash
The squashes are ripening, and if treated right, they’ll last for months.
House Calls: An upscale downstairs
Kathy Stuart of Kensington said the narrow staircase to her basement has long prevented her from giving the space a design overhaul.
Gray is the new beige
Don’t call it “greige,” but gray is a way to add just a touch of silvery sophistication to a room or two.
Gray accessories, furniture and more
The color’s versatility means it can be used to freshen up any color scheme.
Pass the ajiaco and call me a weed eater
The ubiquitous weed galinsoga adds a certain something to the Colombian dish.
Interior designer Elizabeth Boland on holiday decorating
Designer says go with natural seasonal decorations.
Questions to ask your repair or restoration professional
Do your homework before handing over a beloved household item to a stranger.
Washington’s best-loved repair shops
Here are some trusted firms that can bring back your carpets and sewing machines.
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Home Front chat
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