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Kitchen
May 23, 2013 | Thursday
Celebrity Kitchens: Get the Look Yourself
They might have celebrity status, but there's no reason why you can't draw inspiration from their homes to give your kitch...
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MARISA VILLARREAL
Managing Construction
May 23, 2013 | Thursday
In Quest of the Best Roofing Contractor
Re-roofing our 1908 American Foursquare-style house reminded me of a Frank Capra movie. For once, things actually wen...
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JOE PROVEY
Lawn & Garden
May 22, 2013 | Wednesday
Regular Maintenance Is Critical to Chain Saw Operation
To safely and productively operate a chain saw, you must commit to maintaining it. Keep your chain saw in tip-top sha...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
How To's & Quick Tips
May 22, 2013 | Wednesday
5 Unexpected Ways to Use a Vintage Coat Rack
For the most part, free-standing coat racks are a thing of the past. They belong to a time when closets were only dee...
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MICHAEL FRANCO
Historic Homes & More
May 22, 2013 | Wednesday
Stylish LA Residence Makes the Most of Its Mountain Landscape
This super stunning residence is a project developed by Meridith Baer and La Kaza. Ravishing and one-of-a-kind, the pri...
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FRESHOME.COM
Lawn & Garden
May 21, 2013 | Tuesday
10 Gadgets to Make Yours the Best BBQ on the Block
With summer barbecue season almost upon us, don't miss these great gadgets to make your backyard cookouts the envy of ever...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
How To's & Quick Tips
May 21, 2013 | Tuesday
5 Things to Do with... Tin Cans
Tin cans are like air—they're all around us. Most families go through several cans each week, and some even use that ...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lighting & Electrical
May 21, 2013 | Tuesday
Edison Bulb Light Fixture Makeover
The sun porch has one light fixture at the moment. I was considering replacing the light altogether since it is obviou...
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NO. 29 DESIGN
Interior Design
May 21, 2013 | Tuesday
How To: Replace a Ceiling Light Fixture
Let’s face it: Many homes today feature inadequate, poorly positioned, and sometimes plain-old ugly light fixtures. B...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Tools & Workshop
May 20, 2013 | Monday
10 Great Tools to Give Your Recent Grad
Equip the recent graduate in your life with the tools necessary for life in the real world—and we don't mean that metaphor...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Tools & Workshop
May 20, 2013 | Monday
Building Custom Tool Storage Just for the Heck of It
Chris really can't stop himself when it comes to building things. And neither of us can really stop ourselves when it co...
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PICARDY PROJECT
Managing Construction
May 20, 2013 | Monday
5 Hidden Costs of Remodeling
Labor. Materials. Pizza?Some costs do not fit neatly into a renovation project's line-item budget, but if you ignore ...
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JOANNE Y. CLEAVER
Miscellaneous DIY
May 20, 2013 | Monday
In the Know: Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Image Credit: 100abandonedhouses.com Maintaining an old house can seem like a full-time job at times. Old homes were b...
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THE CRAFTSMAN
Bathroom
May 20, 2013 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Toilet Flappers
Are you tired of jiggling the handle to stop your toilet from running? The noise and inconvenience drives you crazy, ...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Lawn & Garden
May 18, 2013 | Saturday
Bob Vila Radio: Watering the Lawn
A beautiful green lawn requires regular watering to keep it looking great. The trick is to use enough water to keep y...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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