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Marni Jameson

This Orlando home was the grand-prize winner of "This Old House" magazine's 2011 Reader Remodel contest. The editors said the owners did a great job of restoring this 1920s Colonial Revival "without losing its soul."

At this old house, perseverance pays off

May 20, 2016 at 10:12 p.m.

At this old house, perseverance pays off

Southern style: This interior, designed by Phoebe Howard, reflects some of the hallmarks of a Southern home 鈥� a lighter color palette, fresh flowers and plants and rich upholstery.

A fast lesson in slow Southern Living

May 20, 2016 at 10:13 p.m.

A fast lesson in slow Southern Living

(FILES)This March 29, 2009 photo illustration shows George Washington on the front of the one dollar USD note in Washington, DC. The dollar strengthened against the euro December 29, 2009, lifted by US data suggesting the world's biggest economy is slowly emerging from the worst recession in decades. The European single currency traded at 1.4354 dollars at 2300 GMT, down from 1.4376 dollars late Monday. The dollar also advanced against the Japanese currency, to 92.02 yen from 91.62 yen. The euro rose to 132.07 yen from 131.74. AFP PHOTO/Karen BLEIER

Father’s Day Gifts: No Strings Attached

May 20, 2016 at 10:14 p.m.

Father's Day Gifts: No Strings Attached

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The dirt on men, women and the meaning of clean

May 3, 2016 at 2:08 a.m.

The dirt on men, women and the meaning of clean

Guys-and-gals hang-ups: A good shelving system can help couples combining their wardrobes avoid turf wars. This nickel his-and-her walk-in closet configuration retails for around $900.

Sort out closet hang-ups with a organizing makeover

May 20, 2016 at 10:14 p.m.

Sort out closet hang-ups with a organizing makeover

Quick fix: Before its intervention, this living room, left, didn't aid conversation, and it ignored the room's best feature 鈥� the view. The new arrangement, above, invites entertaining and capitalizes on the scenery. Weeding out little stuff also makes space feel more elegant.

Creating a sense of place in a new space

May 20, 2016 at 10:14 p.m.

Creating a sense of place in a new space

The Anti-Cube: Who says your cubicle has to be dull? Add pizzazz to your workspace by creating a theme, like Mod Pod, above. Cover walls, carefully add coordinating accessories, and, most important, express yourself. Working late never felt better.

Cubicle culture lacks decor luster

May 20, 2016 at 10:14 p.m.

Cubicle culture lacks decor luster

Don't waste shelf space on items that are merely decorative. Display what you use. Here, stacked matching bath towels, a glass container of ready-to-use soaps and toys in a basket make this bathroom storage area an attractive and sensible use of space.

Display what you have in storage

May 20, 2016 at 10:15 p.m.

Display what you have in storage

At top, the Leos' jungle room before the rescue. Above, aqua, avocado and bamboo wall coverings suggest the outdoors. The floor links the indoors to the garden.

Rescuing renovations run amok

May 20, 2016 at 10:15 p.m.

Rescuing renovations run amok

Cork is not just for bulletin boards and wine bottles anymore. It's making an Earth-friendly name for itself as a sustainable flooring option, as shown in this bathroom.

Bring Earth-friendly habits to your everyday routine

May 20, 2016 at 10:15 p.m.

Bring Earth-friendly habits to your everyday routine