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Name: Ben Erickson
Location: Bedford-Stuyvesant; Brooklyn, New York
Size: 1,600 square feet
Years lived in: 6 years; Renovated and Rented

Homes like this one are what neighborhood legends are made of. Tourists walk by them and ponder their historical significance. School children imagine what fairytale or superhero character might be living inside. And adults dream the wildest dreams of ever calling a place like this home. For one Brooklyn-based custom furniture designer, the home was not a legend, but the perfect opportunity for a live-and-renovate endeavor.

The battle with winter is a long one, fraught with snow and cold. If you need a couple more arrows in your quiver, check out these 25 household practices that help you keep you warm as the temperatures drop, save time in the freezing mornings before work, and hopefully conserve energy during the dark months. Individually they don't sound like much, but collectively they help you kick winter's butt to the curb.

From The Kitchn → Maker Talk Quick Clip: Kelsey Nixon's Words of Advice

Name: Aaron and Emily Choi
Type of Project: Full remodel, including the kitchen and two bathrooms
Location: La Jolla, California
Type of building: Condo; 1300 square feet

We've been following along with every step of Emily and Aaron's condo renovation, witnessing their home's transformation from crumbly 70s time capsule to beautiful, modern new space. And now that all the dust has settled, they're sharing with us the lessons they learned along the way.

Purchasing real estate in Manhattan is not for the faint of heart. Not many people would think of making a commitment after 15 minutes, but after a single visit — and about that much time — Elizabeth was ready to put down a bid on her West Village co-op. Her boldness paid off: she got the apartment. But it needed a little bit of work.