No workshop should be without levels in various lengths, but for lines longer than 3′ or 4′, traditional bubble levels don’t work well. Enter the laser level.
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Bathrooms are small rooms, but they require lots of attention to detail—and great lighting.
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While traditional open-hearth, wood-burning fireplaces are quickly going the way of the dinosaur, if you still want to burn wood, you have some very efficient options.
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Wrinkles in wall-to-wall carpet don’t just look bad, they can be a tripping hazard. They’ll also wear out first, so they’ll really never go away unless you fix them.
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If there’s a leftie on your gift list this season, they might appreciate a tool or two that’s meant for them.
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Where would we be during the holidays without the sleeper sofa? Sofa beds of the past are notorious for being somewhat less than comfortable, but designs have improved.
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Experts in feng shui—that ancient Chinese art of healthy interior design—say that the most important places in the home to keep clear and ordered are the entry and exit. If yours are not, a mudroom project might improve the situation.
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Nothing’s more heartening in the depths of winter than leafing through a bulb catalog or shopping for next season’s garden online.
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When it’s time to replace your furnace, you might have to think faster than you’d like about this major purchase. Here are some pointers.
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Savvy homebuyers these days know that a home is worth more based on its location than on its square footage.
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