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Walls & Ceilings
April 16, 2013 | Tuesday
How To: Install Baseboard
It should be easy, right? Just measure the boards, cut the miters, and nail the trim in place. Well, not exactly. If ...
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JOE PROVEY
Interior Design
April 16, 2013 | Tuesday
10 Home Accessories You Should Never Buy
Certain home accessories should be left at the store when you are decorating or home staging your home. Let's take a loo...
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TALES OF AN INTERIOR STYLIST
Bathroom
April 16, 2013 | Tuesday
10 Tips for Finding the Perfect Faucet
Does shopping for a bathroom faucet make you feel like a fish out of water? Expert tips simplify the selection process.
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
Kitchen
April 16, 2013 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Cleaning Stainless Steel
The sleek look of stainless steel lends sophistication to any kitchen. But keeping those surfaces gleaming takes care...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Miscellaneous DIY
April 15, 2013 | Monday
How To: Paint Mahogany
I have painted a ton of furniture over the years and I have learned a lot through trial and error. Mahogany is always on...
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ALCHEMY FINE LIVING
Bathroom
April 15, 2013 | Monday
How To: Choose a New Bathroom Faucet
In the overall scheme of a bathroom, the sink faucet might seem like an incidental detail, but its design can set the...
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
Historic Homes & More
April 15, 2013 | Monday
Coastal Canadian Home Inspired by Shipbuilding
You can just hear the designers in the planning room thinking aloud, “Let us take a couple of boxes, throw them u...
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CRNCHY
Buying & Selling Homes
April 15, 2013 | Monday
5 Savvy Upgrades That Add Home Value
Will your project pay off? For a trustworthy estimate, consult Remodeling magazine's annual Cost vs. Value report to ...
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JOANNE Y. CLEAVER
Miscellaneous DIY
April 15, 2013 | Monday
5 Easy Ways to Update Your Outdoor Space
This weekend gave us our first glimpse of impromptu summer BBQ’s and warm lingering evenings spent on the deck. ...
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OUR LAKE LIFE
Painting
April 15, 2013 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Kraft Paper
If you’re starting a paint project and worry about protecting your floors, don’t just throw down a drop cloth. Consid...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Other Rooms
April 12, 2013 | Friday
10 Ingenious Alternatives to a Traditional Home Office
For a home office, you don't always need extra square footage, only creative thinking and a little ingenuity!
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Other Rooms
April 12, 2013 | Friday
Planning Guide: Home Office
For an increasing number of us, a functional and comfortable home office design is not a luxury, but a necessity.
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Doors & Windows
April 12, 2013 | Friday
Know Your Door Styles: 10 Popular Designs
Homeowners have no shortage of choice in selecting doors, which range from solid, flush styles to decorative, glass-panele...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Historic Homes & More
April 12, 2013 | Friday
One-of-a-Kind Beach Getaway Boasts Stunning Views and Architecture
Hornung and Jacobi faced a unique challenge when they accepted the commission to build a getaway home on the beach. The...
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CRNCHY
Lawn & Garden
April 12, 2013 | Friday
Add a Little Spice to Your Life with a Culinary Herb Garden
If you love to cook, then you know the value of fresh herbs. Modern transportation and preservation methods make all ...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
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