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2 weeks ago | sunset.com | Sarah Yang

Home & Garden Home Tours Special design details make the space. Rafael Soldi Share this story A family of four had lived in their house in Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills neighborhood for years, but they were quickly outgrowing it—and another little one was on the way. The 1948 three-bedroom, two-bathroom home was beginning to feel a little tight.

2 weeks ago | sunset.com | Kristin Guy

Home & Garden Garden Basics Want a lush, thriving garden this year? Don’t skip this step. Thomas J. Story Share this story After months of winter rain, dry spells, or even snow, your soil needs a little love before it can support vibrant plants. Whether you’re growing a vegetable patch, a drought-tolerant landscape, or a native wildflower meadow, healthy soil is the foundation of success.

2 weeks ago | sunset.com | Hugh Garvey

Home & Garden Decorating & Design Architect Doug Burdge knows from experience: He’s lost homes to fires in Malibu and has helped numerous clients rebuild after losing theirs. Here’s his blueprint for building better. A beautiful example of a “vent-free” home, clad in fire-resistant materials with abundant defensible space. Photo by Berlyn Photography 2023. A beautiful example of a “vent-free” home, clad in fire-resistant materials with abundant defensible space.

2 weeks ago | sunset.com | Blake Bakkila

Home & Garden Decorating & Design R&R is guaranteed with these unique and welcoming spots. John Merkl Phototography Share this story Quiet luxury has extended into cozy nooks in your home, also known as rest corners. Pinterest is abuzz with ideas for these little sanctuaries, and designers have already outfitted a number of them across the West.

2 weeks ago | sunset.com | Sarah Yang

Food & Drink Recipes Celebrate all that spring has to offer with these dishes. Iain Bagwell Share this story It’s time to take advantage of all the spring has to offer, especially the fresh produce that abounds this time of year. Veggies like asparagus, peas, artichokes, carrots, and green beans are at their peak right now.