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Lawn & Garden
May 16, 2018 | Wednesday
The Perfect DIY Plant Stand for Any Empty Corner
‘Tis the season to celebrate your green thumb! If you enjoy afternoons tending colorful blooms, then you understand h...
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AMA RYLLIS
Kitchen
November 21, 2017 | Tuesday
10 DIY Countertops That You (and Your Wallet) Will Love
No matter where you live, a Chicago apartment or a rural Montana ranch, kitchen counters see a great deal of wear and...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Doors & Windows
July 15, 2016 | Friday
Weekend Projects: 5 Designs for a DIY Door
At its core, a door's construction is mostly the same; learn to build one, and you can fashion as many as your home h...
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AMY LYNCH
Lawn & Garden
June 03, 2016 | Friday
Weekend Projects: 5 Creative Designs for a DIY Chicken Coops
Scientific studies certainly support the nutritional benefits of the incredible egg, but what they don't detail is wh...
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AMY LYNCH
Interior Design
May 06, 2016 | Friday
Weekend Projects: 5 Dreamy Designs for a DIY Crib
Whether you’re a parent-to-be or simply wish to give a new mom and dad something special, consider crafting a DIY cri...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Lawn & Garden
April 01, 2016 | Friday
Weekend Projects: 5 Ways to DIY a Fence Gate
Adding a fence to your property provides a simple solution for shutting out unwanted animals and nosy neighbors from ...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Basement & Garage
March 05, 2016 | Saturday
Weekend Projects: 5 DIY Ways to Set Up Garage Shelves
For handy homeowners, the garage isn’t simply a spot to park the car—it's a place to park everything, including garde...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Interior Design
February 05, 2016 | Friday
Weekend Projects: 5 Designs for a DIY Daybed
Among the everyday struggles of finding storage and squeezing in more workspace, entertaining—and housing—guests pose...
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FAITH TOWERS
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The Best (and Weirdest) Things You Can Do with ...
It’s a trend that's growing in popularity: Houses are shrinking. Homeowners keen on paring down have begun learning how to...
Put your firewood to work! The folks at Studio St. Paul took firewood storage to the next level by burrowing wooden crates...
Not every house is outfitted with an entire mudroom but—as this space designed by Normandy Remodeling proves—you don’t nee...
Ombré, a gradual shift in shading from one color to another, is a hot trend and a great way to add color to a room. Choose...
In today's homes, fireplaces are commonly found in a family room, but historically, they were located in the kitchen, wher...
Take a page from floating book shelves and build boot shelves to make the most of small storage spaces. The cut-out patter...
Oh, what a coat of paint can do—especially a tranquil watercolor shade of blue against pure white. The restful combination...
Wait—don't throw away that old belt! Arranged into large squares or tiles, used leather belts make a uniquely warm and sof...
Chalkboard paint features prominently in this elegant yet unpretentious headboard design. Add a new message daily to reflec...
Using salvaged wood as a wall treatment adds depth and texture that walls often lack. Here, pieces of exterior siding, bar...
The indecisive homeowner need not fret over choosing one (or even two) cabinet colors. The kitchen cabinets in this artist...
If you love the look of an industrial pendant light but can't stand staring at a stark cord, disguise it! A thick jute rop...
Simple and striking, a couple of pieces of "lovingly used" furniture creates a special kind of charm. A weathered chair fo...
First dress up your metal shelves with a coat of paint in an accent color that complements your kitchen decor. Then arrang...
Schlepping hampers to the laundry room becomes a thing of the past with this spacious closet that also houses a stacked wa...
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Why Mowing Leaves Is Better Than Raking Them
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Solved! This Is How to Fix a Furnace That’s Not Turning On