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February 03, 2012 | Friday
Man Cave Must-Haves
As this post publishes, Superbowl XLVI is 1 day, 16 hours, 16 minutes and . . . 45. . . 44. . . 43 seconds from kick-...
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LARRY BILOTTI
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February 02, 2012 | Thursday
What Makes a Room a "Bedroom"?
Homebuyers, sellers, and owners should know the minimum requirements that comprise a bedroom, mainly for home value and sa...
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BENJAMIN HARDY
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October 26, 2011 | Wednesday
Remodeling the Empty Nest
The kids have left home, and you’re left with extra space. If you’re looking for ideas for your empty nest, here are six t...
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JACKIE DISHNER
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October 21, 2011 | Friday
Beat Those Laundry Room Blues
In between my rebellious college days and learning the difference between a Phillips- and flat-head screwdriver, I be...
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DEBBIE SKLAR
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October 07, 2011 | Friday
The Final Word: My "Green" Nursery Challenge
I had 8 weeks and $2,000 to transform our storage room into a green nursery. After sanding, painting, drilling, and o...
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JESSICA PROVENZ
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September 30, 2011 | Friday
Infant Sleeper: The Final Challenge
Fine woodworker Abel Smith, of Tay River Builders, crafted a cradle for his best friend’s baby. He spent months execu...
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JESSICA PROVENZ
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September 30, 2011 | Friday
Installing a Fire Escape
Steve Forman (from Redi-Exit) joins Bob to talk about the extruded-aluminum escape ladder installed at the project house. ...
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September 23, 2011 | Friday
Furniture: My “Green” Nursery Challenge
When I was just 11 days from giving birth, I still had 11th hour projects to complete for my "Green" Nursery Challeng...
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JESSICA PROVENZ
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September 22, 2011 | Thursday
Screen Porch and Ceiling Fan
Bob reviews the plans to create a new screen porch with a ceiling fan at the Naples project house.
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September 16, 2011 | Friday
Flooring: My "Green" Nursery Challenge
I expect there's a time for compromise with any home improvement project. If you’ve been tracking my "Green" Nursery ...
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JESSICA PROVENZ
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September 11, 2011 | Sunday
Malibu Master Bedroom Tour
Bob and interior decorator Robyn Peterson tour the master bedroom and bath. The 'antiqued' wood carpentry adds warmth to t...
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September 09, 2011 | Friday
Wallpaper and Paint: My “Green” Nursery Challenge
The nursery was 10’ X 11’ with builder-white walls. It was time for it to reflect our baby boy’s personality. Since h...
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JESSICA PROVENZ
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September 02, 2011 | Friday
Tour of the Completed Workout Area
Bob takes a final tour of the home workout area, discussing the tub surround and the new exercise equipment.
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August 31, 2011 | Wednesday
Energy-Efficient Washer and Dryer Set Installed
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley install a Maytag Neptune washer-dryer set. Jay Klosterman (from Maytag) describes the product'...
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August 25, 2011 | Thursday
Blinds: My "Green" Nursery Challenge
In week three of My “Green” Nursery Challenge, I saw the light… but wished I hadn’t!My father-in-law pointed out that...
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JESSICA PROVENZ
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