One, two, tree, lift: How to move a prized tree

Rick Shilling, of the Smithsonian Institution.

This is more than just a job for strong backs; you have to follow rules or risk killing the plant. Here’s our primer on how to transplant a tree (and when to ask for help).

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Decorating small spaces

Here’s a look at homes that make the most of their limited square footage.

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.

Create a cozy waterside atmosphere

Items to give your home a nautical, beach-inspired look.

What’s your home’s architectural style?

Knowing the style of a home can be helpful for buying, selling, remodeling or decorating.

Destination Design: Home stores on 14th Street

Store by store, Washington builds a design district.

Update a tired foyer

Fun and functional furniture and accessories for a welcoming entry.

The 18th century, revisited

Would you use a paint color that dates back 250 years?

Restoration Hardware hits home

Mailboxes are stuffed with the latest catalogue offerings from RH.

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.

More Home & Garden

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Cure and store your winter squash

Cure and store your winter squash

The squashes are ripening, and if treated right, they’ll last for months.

Restoring an old photo

Restoring an old photo

Experts offer advice on restoring and preserving Great-Grandma’s portrait.

House Calls: An upscale downstairs

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

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.

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Gray accessories, furniture and more

Gray accessories, furniture and more

The color’s versatility means it can be used to freshen up any color scheme.

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Pass the ajiaco and call me a weed eater

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

Interior designer Elizabeth Boland on holiday decorating

Designer says go with natural seasonal decorations.

How to get musty odor out of an old dresser

How to get musty odor out of an old dresser

Seal the wood with a finish that will block the smell.

Questions to ask your repair or restoration professional

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

Washington’s best-loved repair shops

Here are some trusted firms that can bring back your carpets and sewing machines.

Proper resting places for old electronics

Proper resting places for old electronics

Old cellphones and computers die, but they don’t fade away. Find out how to dispose of them responsibly.

House calls: Coordinating a dining room

House calls: Coordinating a dining room

A Washingtonian seeks help getting her dining room to fit in with her kitchen, porch and hallway.

Our Kid’s Room Contest readers’ choice winner

Our Kid’s Room Contest readers’ choice winner

Hyattsville resident Chris Giunta built his son, Dominic, a castle bed with a slide, dungeon and more.

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2013 Kid’s Room Contest

2013 Kid’s Room Contest

The judges chose a bright, budget-friendly nursery as their favorite this year.

And the winner is...

And the winner is...

With an orange-and-teal fabric spotted online as inspiration, Reagan Lake of Kensington turned what she called “an empty box with two windows” into a bright, budget-friendly nursery for her daughter. That room was chosen as the judges’ favorite in our 2013 Kid’s Room Contest, with a $300 prize.

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Exploring the world below our feet

Exploring the world below our feet

A new movie looks at the lively life of healthy soil, and humans wouldn’t know it from a hole in the ground.

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The ginkgo tree revival

The ginkgo tree revival

The modern city could lead the renaissance of a tree with prehistoric roots.

Your October to-do checklist

Your October to-do checklist

Sweep away real cobwebs, then hang up fake ones.

House Calls: Accentuating garden views

House Calls: Accentuating garden views

A living room that has a garden and variety, but is hardly garden-variety.

How to navigate the light bulb aisle

How to navigate the light bulb aisle

LED. CFL. Halogen. The decisions would have Thomas Edison scratching his head.