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Lawn & Garden
March 20, 2013 | Wednesday
10 Wheelbarrows to Lighten Your Load
Just as shovels and rakes come in every size and shape, wheelbarrows are now available in varying designs to suit your gar...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
How To's & Quick Tips
March 20, 2013 | Wednesday
How To: Clean EVERYTHING
From shower doors to stainless steel, concrete, and slate, we've collected our best scrub-and-polish advice to aid in your...
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LARRY BILOTTI
Miscellaneous DIY
March 20, 2013 | Wednesday
21 Trendy "Industrial" Bedroom Designs
An Industrial bedroom design with attention to details by Blalank Studio. Industrial decor seems to get more and more po...
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Historic Homes & More
March 20, 2013 | Wednesday
Stone Creek Camp Residence by Andersson-Wise Architects
Located in Bigfork, MT, the Stone Creek Camp Residence can be more or less described as a compound. Consisting of a mas...
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INTHRALLD
Tools & Workshop
March 20, 2013 | Wednesday
Bob Vila Radio: Tape Measure
I can barely think of a home improvement job that doesn’t require a tape measure! Whether you’re framing a new room o...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Interior Design
March 19, 2013 | Tuesday
Helpful Hints for Cleaning Window Blinds
Window blinds are an extremely popular decorating option. But for blinds to look their best, they require regular car...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Lawn & Garden
March 19, 2013 | Tuesday
How To: Choose a Wheelbarrow
With planting season around the corner, it’s time to hit the garage and take inventory: what have you got, and what d...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
How To's & Quick Tips
March 19, 2013 | Tuesday
DIY Newspaper Wall Covering
Hello, hello! If you happen to follow along on Instagram, you saw a little sneak peek of a creative wall covering idea ...
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THE SPACE BETWEEN
Miscellaneous DIY
March 19, 2013 | Tuesday
Will 2013 Be a Good Year in Real Estate?
I recently spoke with Keller-Williams Real Estate agent Ron Chun Foo regarding how the market has performed in 2012 and...
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FRESHOME.COM
Lawn & Garden
March 19, 2013 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Chain Saws
Chain saws aren't just for lumberjacks anymore. These powerful tools now come in a range of sizes, with lightweight o...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Lawn & Garden
March 18, 2013 | Monday
How To: Choose a Lawn Mower
If your current lawn mower was built to last, it's probably been a while since you've shopped for a new one! When you...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
Managing Construction
March 18, 2013 | Monday
Reading Between the Lines on Customer Review Sites
Unhappy with the job your contractor did? Peeved at your local hardware store's churlish service? Annoyed with the ru...
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JOANNE Y. CLEAVER
Miscellaneous DIY
March 15, 2013 | Friday
5 Things to Do with... Old Silverware
Silverware is so much more than simply the source of your next bite. After all, if you tap a knife on a glass of cha...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
Miscellaneous DIY
March 15, 2013 | Friday
What I Hate Most About Our Home's Exterior
In all my dreamy dreams of the perfect home, never once did I imagine a house clad with orange brick. Uhhh, yeah. Our h...
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COZY.COTTAGE.CUTE.
Painting
March 14, 2013 | Thursday
Trending Now: Painted Stairs
Looking for a way to liven up a drab set of stairs? You might want to pick up some paint.
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FRANCES BAILEY
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