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Lawn & Garden
October 03, 2014 | Friday
9 Easy DIY Fire Pit Ideas
After a summer spent out in the Great Wide Open, we hate to retreat indoors, but in most parts of the country, it’s o...
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CHRIS GARDNER
How To's & Quick Tips
August 29, 2014 | Friday
DIY Outdoor Movie Screens
Like fireflies and fireworks, movies under the stars make for magically memorable summer nights. But if your town or ...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Lawn & Garden
June 20, 2014 | Friday
Weekend Projects: 5 Quirky Ways to Build a Bird Feeder
Whether you're washing dishes at the sink or sitting at the desk in your home office, it's pleasant to look out th...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
How To's & Quick Tips
June 13, 2014 | Friday
12 Clever Ways to Make Your Own DIY Hammock
A DIY hammock is a game-changer for your outdoor space. What else says summer like a homemade hammock gently swaying ...
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KAT HODGINS
How To's & Quick Tips
May 30, 2014 | Friday
Weekend Projects: 5 Beautifully Basic DIY Bookends
If you have a few especially beloved books in your collection, why not use a pair of DIY bookends to set them apart a...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Storage
May 16, 2014 | Friday
Weekend Projects: 5 Bike Racks to DIY on the Cheap
Depending on where you live, you may be completely surprised or utterly unimpressed by this fact: Worldwide, bicycles...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Other Rooms
April 11, 2014 | Friday
Weekend Projects: 5 Easy and Elegant DIY Canopy Beds
We tend to think of canopy beds as being romantic, glamorous, and perhaps a bit showy. Yet their origins are humble. ...
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TRACY ANDERSON
Lawn & Garden
March 28, 2014 | Friday
Weekend Projects: 5 Simple Ways to Set Up a Compost Bin
Compost: It's what eventually becomes of all decomposing organic material. Essentially, it's dirt—but it's not...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
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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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