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Want to go behind the scenes of HGTV Smart Home?

Browse through before-and-after photos from HGTVRemodels. Peek inside construction and see how everything came together in the gorgeous, high-tech vacation home.

Want to win HGTV Smart Home 2013?

This Jacksonville, Florida beach house, an SUV and $100K could be yours! Enter twice daily for a chance to win, now through May 31 at 5 p.m. ET.

The experts at HGTVGardens have a solution for the uninvited guests who often buzz around decks and eaves. Carpenter bees and their nests are pesky pests for many homeowners. See how to build this easy trap to control the carpenter bee population in your yard.

Be sure to join the HGTVGardens community that’s always buzzing with the latest seasonal tips and ideas.

HGTV Magazine always comes through for pages of cool DIY ideas, budget decorating buys and totally doable redos, but sometimes the greatest inspiration is born from eyeing some seriously stylish homes. We wouldn’t call it stealing (OK, maybe a little), but being a copycat has never looked better.

These families full of spare-time remodelers, DIY decorators, and everyday homeowners just like you opened their doors for HGTV Magazine‘s June issue, and we’re giving you pre-newsstand access. Go ahead: Take these awe-inspiring ideas for your own home. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

For most people, finding a vintage yellow stove in the basement of their new home would only pose the question of how to remove the massive appliance. The Stephens family, on the other hand, saw only possibilities in the 20-year-old La Cornue range. They designed their entire home around the piece—and got it up and running again)!

Shannon Quimby’s home is both brand new and rather old. Before knocking down the existing structure to build their new home, she and her husband salvaged tons of recyclable items. Fast-forward (or travel backward) into her new kitchen full of reused and repurposed DIY items to get your creative juices flowing.

All of the HGTV Magazine house tours are fabulous in their own right, but this transformation from shack to breathtaking beach house just might take the cake. Click through the entire photo gallery to look at the amazing before-and-after images, and see how the Brooks family is enjoying their waterfront home now.

For all this and so much more (RE: expert advice on just what to buy, the right color to paint your house and a guide to get your home vacation-ready), pick up your copy when it hits stands on May 14, or become a subscriber here.

Nobody appreciates a homemade gift more than a mom.

Check out HGTV.com’s crafty Mother’s Day ideas any mom would cherish. More than just sentimental, these simple handmade gifts are something your mom will actually use. From hand-painted household items to easy-sew accessories, we have DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas kids (and adults) of any age can make.

We also have simple, delicious kid-and dad-friendly recipes for a special brunch, lunch or tea party.

For an inexpensive alternative to a florist bouquet, get tips and ideas for creating a flower arrangement or garden gift.

Whether it’s homegrown or homemade, if you make it, Mom will love it.

The Junk Gypsies are back!

Here’s the scoop:
Two friendly neighbors with tons of stuff and die-hard competitive spirits go head to head in dueling garage sales. Experts Amie and Jolie Sikes give each family 48 hours to refurbish items, prep and price their “sales on steroids” underneath front yard circus tents. With crowds gathered around the block, the sales open at 8 a.m. sharp. The family with the highest earnings at noon wins the garage sale war and a $10k prize.

Watch Garage Sale Wars this Friday, starting at 8/7c.

Join the gypsies for a live Twitter party during the two episodes at 8 and 8:30 p.m. ET with hashtags #garagesalewars and #junkgypsies.

HGTVGardens Contributor Candice Dyer shared the story of this amazing playhouse surrounded by a butterfly garden.

See how the Connecticut yard was transformed into an enchanted playground where children learn about gardening.

Explore more expert ideas for kid-friendly landscaping and share your gardening stories on HGTVGardens.com.

From funky plants to creative landscapes and flower arrangements, HGTV users have shared thousands of beautiful gardening pictures just in time for spring. Check out some of our favorite gardens shared with #lovehome.

Keep sharing your pictures on Instagram and Twitter with #lovehome and make sure to follow @HGTV on Instagram.

Fans have been searching HGTV.com for the upcoming show Renovation Raiders, hosted by licensed contractor, Amy Matthews. 

Here’s the scoop:
Imagine the crew from Oceans Eleven are contractors, and instead of a heist they are pulling off a major remodel—all while the homeowner’s are out to dinner. Just like in every caper film, our crew will need intel, a warehouse to mock-up and practice the job and time at the site without getting caught. Those homeowner’s better eat slow and order dessert!

Be sure to catch the premiere of Renovation Raiders on Thursday, May 30 at 9/8c.

For many of you, a house becomes a home when you’ve added your personal touch.  Check out some of our favorite design, decor and DIY pictures shared with #lovehome.

Keep sharing your pictures on Instagram and Twitter with #lovehome and make sure to follow @HGTV on Instagram.

The Kentucky Derby is regarded as the two greatest minutes in sports. Celebrate this time-honored event all weekend with a winning centerpiece from HGTVGardens.

The flower arrangement is inspired by the winner’s quilt of roses and trophy combined with the scent of traditional Kentucky Derby mint juleps. Get the simple steps from HGTVGardens now.

It only takes a few minutes to make this great centerpiece. I’m betting you’ll love it!

Are you a fan of the race? Share your favorite Kentucky Derby ideas with us.