The humble homes of 16 US presidents, from log cabins to apartments

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A recreation of President Lincoln's log cabin on display in 1933 at the Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago.
A recreation of President Lincoln's log cabin on display in 1933 at the Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago.

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Before-and-after photos show how a woman 'unflipped' her 1920s home to restore its charm

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A side-by-side of a woman sitting on a staircase and a living room with a white fireplace and ornate decorations.
Niki Marie Taylor unflipped her house.

Niki Marie Taylor

A family ditched their dining room and added a primary suite above the garage in a $1 million renovation of their home

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A family of five hugs in front of their white house.
DeAnna Martino and her partner did a massive renovation on their home.

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A 26-year-old built a $260,000 ADU on her family's property. Now, she lives in the 748-square-foot space with her sister.

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A side-by-side of a woman in front of a house and a cozy sitting area in a home.
Mia Corippo renovated an ADU with her family.

Mia Corippo

Inside the homes where US presidents moved after leaving the White House

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Barack and Michelle Obama moved to a mansion in Washington, DC, after leaving the White House.
Barack and Michelle Obama moved to a mansion in Washington, DC, after leaving the White House.

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The oceanfront home where Dr. Seuss wrote 'The Cat in the Hat' is on the market for $9.95 million. Take a look inside.

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The home that once belonged to Dr. Seuss is on the market.
The home that once belonged to Dr. Seuss is on the market.

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Color drenching a room isn't as easy as it looks. Interior designers share the biggest mistakes people make.

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A room with green walls and a green ceiling.
Many people are color drenching their homes.

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A woman and her father spent $80,000 turning a Texas house listed as a teardown into a cozy cottage. Take a look inside.

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A side-by-side of a kitchen and a woman smiling and leaning against a bookshelf ladder.
Ali Michel customized her 1930s cottage.

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Interior designers share the 9 biggest mistakes people make when decorating a living room — and how to avoid them

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Living room with gray couch on edge of beige rug, ceiling fan, overhead lighting
A few simple design mistakes could be ruining the look of your living room.

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I bought my first home at 27 thanks to a $20,000 down payment grant. I wish more people knew about these resources.

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Jasmine Austin found a down payment assistance program that helped her purchase her first home while on a teacher's salary.
Jasmine Austin found a down payment assistance program that helped her purchase her first home while on a teacher's salary.

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