A small dining area still has to handle homework, mail, weeknight meals, and...

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A small dining area still has to handle homework, mail, weeknight meals, and extra guests. This article looks at tables with useful storage, drop-leaf tops, and shapes that leave room to move, plus what to measure before you buy