Keep an Eye Out for Fast-Moving Calliopsis Bees (6 photos)

Calliopsis, a small genus of bees, belong to the same family as mining bees (Andrena spp.) but are less common. Adult Calliopsis are fast flyers and can...

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10 Standout Native Shrubs and Small Palms for Southern Gardens (10 photos)

The Southeast is defined as the region stretching from the coastal plain to Appalachia from Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas. It’s blessed with a long growing season, plenty of heat and heavy humidity. In the South, autumn is a wonderful time to plant woody shrubs and palms because they will...

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Should My Window Trim Match — or Contrast With — the Sash? (8 photos)

One of the most common questions I get during exterior color consultations is whether the window trim should be painted the same color as the sash. It’s a good question. And the answer is frustratingly complicated. But before we dive into it, let’s start with a quick primer on a couple of key terms used...

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Room of the Day: Elegant New Dining Room Pulls Off a Collected Look (6 photos)

This formal dining room might look like it was lovingly looked after by several generations, but it’s actually part of a newly built home. The collected look was all part of the plan. To hit the mark just right, interior designer James Michael Howard coordinated the room dimensions...

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Houzz Tour: A Daughter Restores Her Stunning Childhood Home (15 photos)

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Colorful Area Rugs That Pair With White Walls (8 photos)

If the ceiling is considered a room’s “fifth wall,” then the floor is definitely the sixth. Even in white rooms, the flooring should be given special attention, for a variety of reasons. Not only will the right choice in flooring give your space a finished look, but it’s also an opportunity to introduce...

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My Houzz: Modern Simplicity for a Retired Dallas Couple (14 photos)

Frank and Kathy Zerangue were ready for a big change when they moved out of their longtime family home in 2015. The retired couple wanted something simple and modern. They were also committed to making ecologically sound design choices. “Our tastes and needs had changed over the years, and this was our...

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