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Historic Homes & More
February 14, 2013 | Thursday
FDR's "Real" Springwood on the Hudson
The fabled home of an unforgettable political family, stately Springwood endures with vitality to match the Roosevelts' le...
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HUGH HOWARD
How To's & Quick Tips
February 14, 2013 | Thursday
Toolbox Talk: What storage solution would you be lost without?
Welcome to the first edition of Toolbox Talk, our new monthly roundup of the very best posts related to each month's DI...
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Major Systems
February 14, 2013 | Thursday
Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace?
Baby, its cold outside—and the last thing you want to do is return home to a frosty house. The smart time to examine ...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Painting
February 14, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Lead Paint Removal
Before you tear down a wall, rip off old woodwork, or strip old paint, ask yourself when it was installed. If it was ...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Kitchen
February 13, 2013 | Wednesday
10 New Ways to Store Kitchen Necessities
The recipe for a functional, clutter-free kitchen is easier than ever before, thanks to innovative storage solutions desig...
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REBECCA THIENES CHERNY
Painting
February 13, 2013 | Wednesday
Dream It, Do It: How to Paint a Staircase
Paint the stairs in your house to make the hum-drum trip between floors a journey worth remembering.
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DEBBIE @ PAINTED THERAPY
How To's & Quick Tips
February 13, 2013 | Wednesday
DIY Fiberboard Window Valance
Since I shared my dining room re-do last year, I've had about a zillion people ask me where I got this wooden cornice ab...
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CLASSY CLUTTER
Kitchen
February 13, 2013 | Wednesday
Top Tips for Better Kitchen Organization
Now that the new year is in full swing, it would be easy to lose the resolve with which we started 2013. But let's ke...
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REBECCA THIENES CHERNY
Lawn & Garden
February 13, 2013 | Wednesday
Add Flavor to Your Kitchen with a Winter Herb Garden
During the dull days of winter, I long to get out into the garden to harvest something for my dinner table. Having ha...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
How To's & Quick Tips
February 12, 2013 | Tuesday
10 Ways to Give Your House a Valentine
To celebrate Cupid's holiday this year, we count off ten ways to show your house that you care.
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CHRIS GARDNER
Bathroom
February 12, 2013 | Tuesday
7 DIY Bathroom Storage Projects
If your vanity and medicine cabinets are anything like mine, they're (1) too small, (2) too cluttered, and (3) work j...
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CHRIS GARDNER
How To's & Quick Tips
February 12, 2013 | Tuesday
DIY Gallery Wall: Spray Painting & Hanging Picture Frames
I've been staring at a really blank wall across from my desk for the last three months, ever since I repainted my art ro...
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PICARDY PROJECT
Flooring & Stairs
February 12, 2013 | Tuesday
How To: Clean Concrete
When it comes time to clean concrete, you don't need to be delicate; after all, it's a very hard material. In order t...
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JOE PROVEY
Historic Homes & More
February 12, 2013 | Tuesday
Chipicas Town Houses by Alejandro Sanchez Garcia Arquitectos
Valle de Bravo, México, is the home of an amazing complex consisting of four houses, all sited around a beautifu...
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FRESHOME.COM
Major Systems
February 12, 2013 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Extra Outlets
These days it seems like there’s more to plug in than ever—televisions, computers, and the rechargers for cell phones...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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