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Bill DeBlasio's garage in Huntington Station.

These Long Island garages are all souped up

For some, the garage can be a hangout spot, an art gallery or even a happy place.

WATCH Home and Garden Is the garage the new living room?
Bill DeBlasio of Huntington Station is just one of many Long Islanders who have invested time and money into one, unexpected ...
Jessica Damiano A grab bag of gardening questions from LIers this week
DEAR JESSICA: Any idea what this plant is? It comes up every year and spreads itself even though I yank ...
Home and Garden 5 showstoppers from contemporary furniture show
Architects, interior designers, retailers and the media search the show for the next big trend in home design.
Home and Garden What you need to know about drownings
The biggest reasons: lack of supervision, inadequate safety barriers, inexperience with swimming.
Jessica Damiano 31 garden chores and tips for July
“Summertime, and the livin’s easy!”
Jessica Damiano Pesticide (and herbicide) safety measures you should be taking
The word pesticide is derived from the English word "pest," which typically is defined as an annoyance, and "cide," taken from the Latin word occidere, which means to kill. And that shouldn't be taken lightly.
Home and Garden Long Islanders on their love of (or disdain for) pools
A swimming pool is a dream come true for some. For others, not so much.
Jessica Damiano The best gardening gear for 2019
Summer is in full swing, and it’s usually around this time that I realize I need (or want!) something for the garden — or garden-related — whether it’s to make a task easier or simply make life more enjoyable. Here are my favorite new gear items of 2019.
Home and Garden LI inground pools go luxe
Glistening pebble linings that mimic the ocean floor. Flickering bowls of fire. Eco-friendly LED lights controlled by a swipe on a phone.
WATCH Home and Garden Massapequa family's deluxe pool is their 'backyard oasis'
Spectacle, luxury, ease and energy saving are among the latest trends for homeowners looking to put in an inground pool ...