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Two remodeled bathrooms showcase strategies that make small spaces feel roomy, without big changesby Russell Hamlet

Small, smart, and beautiful, this kitchen makes the most of a modest additionby Deborah Kadas

With inexpensive tools and materials, you can build durable, distinctive work surfaces in just about any size or shapeby Steve Morris

Comfortable quarters for a family of five on a postage-stamp lot in Houston, but for only $70 per square footby Carlos Ulloa

Furniture-grade cabinetry, a woodburning pizza oven and sleek details set this shiny kitchen apartby Keith Dempster

A no-frills fix-up creates a bright, efficient workspace for less than $1,800 in fixtures, materials and appliancesby Scott Gibson

With a little custom metalwork and an extra cabinet door, you can make your refrigerator look like a million bucks (or at least a $5,000 Sub-Zero)by Mike Guertin

A multilevel deck with built-in benches and a barbecue pit turns a backyard into a living roomby Ted Putnam

Laminate-covered substrate produces a bright, clean and washable cabinet at a lower cost than hardwood panelsby Rex Alexander