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May 17, 2013 | Friday
Make Your Own iPad Stand: 10 Cheap and Clever Ideas
Getting the most out of your iPad sometimes means going hands-free, but you don't need to spend another dime!
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SAL VAGLICA
Lawn & Garden
May 17, 2013 | Friday
Heirloom Apples: Growing a Slice of History
Shopping at the grocery store, one can usually find only eight or ten varieties of apples. That selection represents ...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Miscellaneous DIY
May 17, 2013 | Friday
Painting the Fifth Wall (AKA the Ceiling!)
The other day, I did something I've never done before. I painted a ceiling -- all 5 feet 2 inches of me. I've always pa...
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NO. 29 DESIGN
Green
May 17, 2013 | Friday
Protect Yourself and Your Family with a CO Detector
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the U. S. A colorless and odorless gas, CO is a ...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
May 17, 2013 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Pruning Azaleas
Late spring is the time to sit back and admire those azaleas as they bloom; azaleas add a veritable explosion of colo...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Major Systems
May 16, 2013 | Thursday
12 Gadgets to Lead Your Home into the Future
Sick of housekeeping and home maintenance? Worry not. These home automation products do it all for you—no kidding!
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SARA CARPENTER
Lawn & Garden
May 16, 2013 | Thursday
How To: Transplant Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials
With the sun shining, the birds chirping, the temperatures rising, and the days getting longer, this is the season to...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
Lawn & Garden
May 16, 2013 | Thursday
10 Faux Planters with Genuine Style
Lightweight and low-maintenance, these budget-friendly planters match the look and style of much more expensive options.
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CODY CALAMAIO
Lawn & Garden
May 16, 2013 | Thursday
Flowering Climbers: 8 Cures for the Common Garden
Grow your garden from ordinary to extraordinary with flowering vines that add a beautiful new level of interest to your la...
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KELSEY SAVAGE
Managing Construction
May 16, 2013 | Thursday
Construction Site Living: Surviving Days (and Days) of DIY
Homeowners begin every renovation with the best of intentions. The budget is fixed, the schedule is firm, and the res...
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TRISH POPOVITCH
Bathroom
May 16, 2013 | Thursday
Fighting with a Cabinet Door that Just. Won't. Close.
Remember our medicine cabinet that wouldn't close? And it still wouldn't close even after we put those little magnets i...
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PICARDY PROJECT
Miscellaneous DIY
May 16, 2013 | Thursday
How To: Style Your Patio—From Slab to Sensational!
Don’t let your back sliding door be the final boundary of your living spaces. Now that a warmer season is upon...
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JULEA - REINVENTING SPACE
Tools & Workshop
May 16, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Nail Sets
If you have stubborn nails that pop out of your floorboards, or you need a way to get a finishing nail flush against ...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Interior Design
May 15, 2013 | Wednesday
Mirror Magic: 10 Ways of Using Mirrors to Your Design Advantage
Look to mirrors for stylish appeal and practical value in every room of the house.
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CODY CALAMAIO
Interior Design
May 15, 2013 | Wednesday
5 Incredible Examples of Sustainable Furniture Design from BKLYN Designs 2013
This year marked the tenth anniversary of BKLYN DESIGNS, an exhibition of contemporary design and furnishings held in...
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MARISA VILLARREAL
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