Small-space dining tables can earn their keep with a drawer or shelf for mail...

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Small-space dining tables can earn their keep with a drawer or shelf for mail and chargers, then make room for holiday guests. Allow 24 inches per person, and check the table’s footprint against your walking path before you buy.