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Walls & Ceilings
April 02, 2013 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Tin Ceilings
Tin ceilings were very popular in the mid-1800s and early 1900s. These mass-produced ceilings, stamped with decorativ...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Doors & Windows
April 01, 2013 | Monday
Helpful Hints on Cleaning Windows
It's spring, the season for cleaning. Washing windows is at the top of our list. Many commercial window-cleaning prod...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Buying & Selling Homes
April 01, 2013 | Monday
Suddenly, a Seller’s Market?
That choking sound you hear is the echo of real estate deals not getting done, because suddenly, buyers can’t find ho...
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JOANNE Y. CLEAVER
Historic Homes & More
April 01, 2013 | Monday
10 Floor Plans of the Most Famous TV Apartments
We have something special for you today: 10 floor plans of the most famous apartments on TV, which you'll probably reco...
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FRESHOME.COM
Historic Homes & More
April 01, 2013 | Monday
Contemporary Norwegian Cabin Brings Warmth to a Cold Climate
This modern home in Bjergøy, Norway,CabinGJ-9designed byGudmundur Jonsson Architect,emphasizes the beauty of the...
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FRESHOME.COM
Contests & Give-Aways
April 01, 2013 | Monday
Enter to Win Our "April Showers" Give-Away
Everyone knows that a new shower head can be a stylish, water-conserving improvement for any bathroom—but why stop th...
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LARRY BILOTTI
Walls & Ceilings
April 01, 2013 | Monday
Removing a Wall Could Be Easier Than You Think
Anyone want to see some walls taken down? OK good, because that’s what we have for you today: A 14 foot opening w...
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OUR LAKE LIFE
Miscellaneous DIY
March 31, 2013 | Sunday
Florence Jaffrain Brings Color to his House in a Big Way
Famous designerFlorence Jaffrain’s turned an old industrial space intohis home and design workspace, and he broug...
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DECOHOLIC
Roofing & Siding
March 29, 2013 | Friday
Composite Shakes and Slates: The Great Pretenders
Durable composite roof shingles arguably improve upon the traditional slate and wood shake shingles they are engineered to...
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JOE PROVEY
How To's & Quick Tips
March 29, 2013 | Friday
How To: Make a Planter from a Wooden Bowl
A few years ago, I took a trip to IKEA and bought a lot of neutral, basic serving pieces that I could pull out when we ...
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POPPY HAUS
Green
March 29, 2013 | Friday
Termites! Now What?
The advent of spring is generally welcome, but warmer temperatures also bring out unwanted pests, namely termites. Of...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Historic Homes & More
March 29, 2013 | Friday
How To: Decorate Interiors With High Ceilings
Decorating with personality for a room with tall walls is neither difficult, nor more challenging than dealing with com...
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FRESHOME.COM
Lawn & Garden
March 29, 2013 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Hiding Trash Cans
Nothing kills a home’s curb appeal faster than a couple of trash cans and recycling bins parked in the driveway, or l...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Painting
March 28, 2013 | Thursday
Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Cabinets with a Paint Sprayer
Use a paint sprayer to revive your old cabinets with a glossy, smooth finish.
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JENNY @ EVOLUTION OF STYLE
Doors & Windows
March 28, 2013 | Thursday
Quick and Easy Storm Door Installation
Installing a storm door may seem like a daunting, time-consuming task, but advances in manufacturing and design have ...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
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