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The goal of universal design is to create a living space that anticipates a homeowner’s changing needs, as well as the needs of family and guests, and is inclusive of all physical and cognitive abilities. According to Reitz, two core concepts of universal design are to reduce tripping hazards and increase reachability. “You don’t want to have to stoop low or reach too high,” says Reitz. These changes make it easier for people with limitations, whether that’s reduced physical movement while recovering from a surgery or using an assistive mobility device daily, while also increasing usability for children....

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Test Kitchen Tip: Make the balsamic reduction topping up to one day ahead of serving.

Test Kitchen Tip: For even doneness and browning, as you grill asparagus, line up the stalks along the grill rack and roll the spears often. Buy It: OXO Prep Y-Peeler ($10, Bed Bath & Beyond)

Consider a table with leaves in an oversized space like this one, which allows you to adjust your dining accommodations based on your seating needs.

Buy It: Batter Dispenser Pen ($5, World Market) Test Kitchen Tip: No buttermilk? Make your own with 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus enough milk to equal 1 cup. Test Kitchen Tip: Strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries work well here, too, if you prefer. Test Kitchen Tip: Finish each with a sprinkle of coarse rock sugar and lavender.

Buy It: Zulay Kitchen SS Muddler ($10, Target)

Buy It: Staub Ceramic 9-Inch Pie Dish ($40, Target) Buy It: Black & Decker Premium Hand Mixer ($35, Bed Bath & Beyond) Test Kitchen Tip: To easily transfer pastry, wrap it around your rolling pin ($21, Target) and carefully unroll it into the pie plate. Buy It: NutriBullet Blender Combo ($150, NutriBullet)

Test Kitchen Tip: Toast your pecans ahead of time and let cool before chopping and adding to the dish. Test Kitchen Tip: Take this Thanksgiving dessert over-the-top with a sprinkle of sugared cranberries. To make, roll frozen cranberries in granulated sugar and serve.

Name: Alternanthera ‘Christmas Tree’ Light: Sun Zones: 9-10 Name: Ophiopogon chingii ‘Sparkler’ Light: Shade/Sun Zones: 5-9 Name: Athyrium filix-femina ‘Minutissimum’ Light: Shade Zones: 3-8 Name: Acorus gramineus ‘Himenasumene’ Light: Shade/Sun Zones: 5-9 Name: Ajuga reptans ‘Multicolor’ Light: Shade Zones: 4-10 Name: Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’ Light: Sun/Partial Shade Zones: 4-9 Name: Hedera helix ‘Feenfinger’ Light: Shade Zones: 5-11 Name: Pratia puberula ‘Alba’ Light: Sun/Partial Shade Zones: 6-10 Name: Lysimachia japonica ‘Minutissima’ Light: Shade Zones: 3-8 Name: Nephrolepis ‘Mini Russells’ Light: Shade Zones: 9-11 Name: Serissa japonica ‘Flore Pleno’ Light: Sun Zones: 8-10 Name: Stachys officinalis ‘Nana’ Light: Sun Zones: 3-8 Name: Erodium x variabile ‘Flore Pleno’ Light: Sun Zones: 5-9 Name: Lindernia grandiflora Light: Sun Zones: 7-10 Name: Crassula x portulacea ‘Baby Jade’ Light: Sun Zones: 9-11 Name: Origanum microphyllum Light: Sun Zones: 8-9 Name: Euonymus fortunei ‘Kewensis’ Light: Sun Zones: 5-8 Name: Achillea sp....

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Editor’s Tip: To easily transport the holiday side dish to your potluck, pick up a set of our Better Homes and Gardens melamine bowls with lids ($17, Walmart) Editor’s Tip: Make this potato salad ahead—our recipe is best with 4 hours of chill time and a few minutes to come to room temperature. Editor’s Tip: For the 21+ Independence Day party guests, spike each serving with a ¼ cup of vodka or rum....