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by Rory Stott Read the original story on ArchDaily BIG's LEGO House is now under construction, following a one of a kind foundation laying ceremony featuring - what else - supersized lego bricks. Bjarke Ingels himself wa...

A 19th-century cupboard finds everyday use in a Youngsville home.

In honor of the National Book Festival, test your literary knowledge of the authors speaking at the festival. Guess which writer wrote each quote.

Children playing in man-made snow at Cary's Lazy Daze festival helped raise money to provide Christmas presents for 2,000 neglected, abused and impoverished children.

When you don't have a closet, it might make sense to fill your bedroom with big furniture so you can pack away your clothes and accessories, hiding your apparel as a method to cut down on clutter. But what if those big, ...

Do not attempt to adjust your TV set, although you might feel compelled to. For the first time in four decades, you won't be seeing local TV icon Arch Campbell on air. Campbell, who reported on entertainment and pop cult...

Black and white will always be considered a timeless, classic color combo that goes with just about any space, no matter your home's existing color palette. The duo infuses a rich sophistication in just about any room. W...

We've been sharing lots of basic ideas for you this month, and believe us, the basics are good to know. Especially what the most common design mistakes are. Design rules help you achieve that kind of balanced, sophistica...

Nothing quite compares to the power of a photograph to communicate the goings on in the world. Ranging from the serious to the silly, these photos offer peeks into what happened around the globe this week. 1. On Aug. 21,...

There comes a point in every life where your dreams are run over by the steamroller of reality. For me, it was the idea of a home that looked like something out of "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Over the years, I hoarded vint...

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Many of us love the look of authentic mid-century modern sofas and furniture but not all of us can afford their sometimes steep price tags. So when Natalie got this couch for free, she loved the shape, but wanted to show...

Looking to infuse your home with some sleek modern lines this weekend, but also want to spend your energy on something that will perform a function, as well? These quick projects will pull double duty and do both (while ...

Impress guests with this simple frozen twist on old-fashioned strawberry shortcake. View the original at Parade or follow us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+

Have you always dreamed of being a naturally organized person? Well, nature or nurture, it's not impossible to train even the most un-organized of folks to create homes where everything's in its place (most of the time)....

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Every year since 1792, a fresh edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac has made predictions about the following year's major weather patterns. The 2015 book, which is out now, foretells a winter that's colder than usual in t...

The weirdly fascinating new book Last Suppers by Caroline West and Mark Latter reveals what these departed luminaries ate in their final hours. Jimi Hendrix: A tuna sandwich Abraham Lincoln: Mock turtle soup, roast Virgi...

Millions of high school seniors around the country are busy penning college admissions essays based on prompts like the thought-provoking ones below, which we pulled from this year's applications. (In many cases, the pro...

Can you believe it’s been 50 years since Charlie set foot inside Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory? A special edition of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory featuring the original illustrations by Jo...

Summer's not over yet; nights are still warm enough to get lost in a spectacular sky. But not all stargazing sites are created equal. The twelve places below, compiled by the Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, have...

  You may be a cat lover, but can you tell a Tabby from a Bengal? A Sphynx from a Manx? An expansive new bible for cat fans, The Cat Encyclopedia, features information on 130 internationally recognized cat breeds--not t...