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How To's & Quick Tips
April 22, 2013 | Monday
The 7 Best Products for Patching Wood
Sometimes it’s nail holes and sometimes it’s rotten wood, but your projects will often require you to patch ...
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THE CRAFTSMAN
How To's & Quick Tips
April 21, 2013 | Sunday
How To: Hang and Level Odd-Shaped Decor
It’s nice to be back in the swing of things. Lisa and I are adjusting nicely to life with two kids. So far so good...
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OUR HOME FROM SCRATCH
Lawn & Garden
April 21, 2013 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: Shovels
Picking the right shovel for the job saves time—and can save your back as well. Here are a few shovels you’ll want in...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Lawn & Garden
April 20, 2013 | Saturday
Bob Vila Radio: Spring Fence Routine
A wooden fence is a beautiful accent on any home, but it takes some maintenance to keep it looking neat and trim. Spr...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Green
April 19, 2013 | Friday
20 Ways to Support Earth Day This Year
Today of all days, take one step toward protecting the planet, and your monthly utility costs will benefit as well.
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MARISA VILLARREAL
Painting
April 19, 2013 | Friday
How To: Stain Wood Furniture
Staining wood furniture adds color and brings out the natural beauty of the grain.
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KC MORGAN @ DOITYOURSELF.COM
Lawn & Garden
April 19, 2013 | Friday
Wing It: 11 Approaches to a DIY Birdbath
Welcome feathered friends to your backyard with a birdbath that you've made on your own.
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CODY CALAMAIO
Lawn & Garden
April 19, 2013 | Friday
So, Who Are Master Gardeners and What Can They Do for You?
If you live on a property with a lawn or garden, you should be aware of Master Gardeners. In 1972, the first Master G...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
April 19, 2013 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Rakes
The first job any gardener has this time of year is that all-important spring cleanup that starts with raking out any...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Green
April 18, 2013 | Thursday
7 Surprising Pantry Items Naturally Clean and Freshen Your Home
Homemade recipes from Karyn Siegel-Maier’s "The Naturally Clean Home" empower you to freshen, clean, and disinfect without...
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
Historic Homes & More
April 18, 2013 | Thursday
12 Unconventional Homes Inspired by Nature
In recent years, architecture has seen a flurry of offbeat yet beautiful abodes with designs based on the world around us.
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SARA CARPENTER
Kitchen
April 18, 2013 | Thursday
Cabinet Refacing: Should I or Shouldn't I?
Thinking about giving your dated kitchen a new appearance? Fortunately, there is a cost-effective alternative to repl...
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STEVE BERNSTEIN
Roofing & Siding
April 18, 2013 | Thursday
The Basics: Clay and Concrete Roofing Tiles
Tile roofs come in many styles, and each has its own preferred applications and intrinsic beauty. An exotic sense of ...
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JOE PROVEY
Doors & Windows
April 18, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Pocket Doors
It takes about nine square feet of floor space to swing open a typical 3-foot-wide door. That’s a big chunk of real e...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Lawn & Garden
April 17, 2013 | Wednesday
On the Edge: 11 Garden Borders You Can Make
Put some imagination—and recycled products—to good use in your landscape with inventive DIY garden edging.
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JENNIFER NOONAN
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