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Entertaining At Home (New Post)

More Americans than ever want to entertain friends and family at home, according to recent research. The trend accelerated dramatically during and after the pandemic for obvious reasons. But the noise, crowds and expense of gathering in restaurants and clubs have also inspired homeowners to make their houses, condos or townhouses as guest-friendly as possible. Here are tips from seven top home improvement pros to shape your own home spaces, indoors and outdoors. (I’m working on mine too!) 

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An icemaker greatly enhances outdoor entertaining.
(Photo: Scotsman and Sub-Zero, available through Snyder Diamond)

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San Diego, CA

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