Small backyards get a bad reputation. People assume that limited square footage means limited potential — and that the best you can do is squeeze in a couple of chairs and call it done. But the reality is that a small yard can be just as enjoyable as a large one. Sometimes more so. A lot of that comes down to the ground surface. When the grass in a small yard is patchy, muddy, or worn down, the ...

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Wine storage has come a long way from the dark, damp basement cellar most people picture when they hear the word. The newest iteration of home wine storage is doing something deliberately different — putting the collection on display behind glass, as a visible, architectural feature of the home rather than something tucked away and hidden. Glass wine cellars are growing fast in popularity among homeowners who take both wine and interior design seriously. And it's not just aesthetics driving the trend. There are practical, financial, and experiential reasons this format has become the choice ...

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