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Miscellaneous DIY
February 26, 2013 | Tuesday
Working Safely with Old Wood
My mudroom project was recently featured on Trish Holder’s blog, Greenspiration Home, and many of her readers comm...
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LIVING VINTAGE
Kitchen
February 26, 2013 | Tuesday
Style Your Kitchen with Cabinet Hardware
If you’ve ever designed or remodeled a kitchen, you know there are an overwhelming number of decisions to make with r...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Painting
February 26, 2013 | Tuesday
How To: Remove Varnish and Other Wood Finishes
Varnish, lacquer, shellac and other clear coats are applied to protect wood furniture and flooring from scratches, sc...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Historic Homes & More
February 26, 2013 | Tuesday
Great Spaces: Bubble House
Don't you just love it? The Bubble House, or Palais Bulles, is located near Cannes, on the French Riviera. Desig...
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DELUXE
Miscellaneous DIY
February 26, 2013 | Tuesday
DIY Tales: 52.5 Hours of Tiling Later
You may think that's just some random number I came up with because I'm so sick of tiling, but nope, that's the number o...
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PICARDY PROJECT
Kitchen
February 26, 2013 | Tuesday
10 Traditional Kitchens You’ll Love
There’s much more to traditional design than meets the eye. The focus is to create a warm, homey feeling. A well-...
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DECOHOLIC
Kitchen
February 25, 2013 | Monday
Formica Goes Retro Upon Turning 100
Formica, the colorful laminate used in American homes for generations, turns 100 this year. It was back in 1913 that ...
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
Managing Construction
February 25, 2013 | Monday
Cost and Competition: Remodeling Heats Up
If you are thinking that this is the year to tackle a bigger renovation project that you’ve been postponing, you’re n...
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JOANNE Y. CLEAVER
Bathroom
February 25, 2013 | Monday
How To: Choose an Exhaust Fan
Indoor air quality can be problematic at any time of year, but it is especially a concern during the winter months wh...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Miscellaneous DIY
February 25, 2013 | Monday
How To: Install Trim Like a Pro
Installing trim properly requires an eye for detail and a few specific tools and techniques. The best historic trim and...
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THE CRAFTSMAN
Miscellaneous DIY
February 23, 2013 | Saturday
7 Inspiring Paint Projects from Around the Web
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BLISSFULLY EVER AFTER
Doors & Windows
February 22, 2013 | Friday
Enhance Your Entryway with Storm Doors
Interested in adding another layer of insulation and security to your home? Look no further than the storm door, an o...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Contests & Give-Aways
February 22, 2013 | Friday
Last Chance to Win $500 in Our DIY Dollars Give-Away!
Today kicks off WEEK 4—the final week of our DIY Dollars Give-Away—your last chance to WIN a $500 Do It Yourself Home...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
Roofing & Siding
February 21, 2013 | Thursday
Top Tips for Weaving a Veneer Brick Wall
Brick has a timeless appearance and requires little maintenance, making it a popular material for a variety of applic...
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JOE PROVEY
Other Rooms
February 21, 2013 | Thursday
Create a Home Office That Works for You: 10 Expert Tips
Making the right decisions about your home office design can make the difference between working hard... and hardly working!
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
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