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Lawn & Garden
May 08, 2013 | Wednesday
5 Simple Ingredients for Successful Rainwater Harvesting
People have been harvesting rainwater for thousands of years. In the last decade, the practice has emerged as a popul...
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SARITA HARBOUR
Storage
May 08, 2013 | Wednesday
Jaw-Dropping Quad Shelving Unit Can Store Anything with Style
When I first saw the Quad Shelving Unit by Nauris Kalinauskas, only one question ripped through my mind. Why is it cal...
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CRNCHY
Major Systems
May 08, 2013 | Wednesday
Green and Blue: Denim Is Eco-Friendly Insulation
Next time you pull on a pair of jeans, consider this: You can use denim to keep your house cool in the summer and war...
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ELIZABETH ARNOLD
Interior Design
May 08, 2013 | Wednesday
10 Great Ways to Grow Your Walls Green
Add life—literally!—to an interior space with a visually stunning vertical wall garden.
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SARA CARPENTER
Interior Design
May 07, 2013 | Tuesday
10 Last-Minute Gifts Sure to Please on Mother's Day
Skip the bouquet of carnations this year, and make your mom smile with a lasting gift for the home.
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MARISA VILLARREAL
How To's & Quick Tips
May 07, 2013 | Tuesday
5 Things to Do with... Chopsticks
Every single drawer in your apartment is overflowing with chopsticks. Sure, you could toss a few pair in the trash. B...
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DANIEL MINTZ
Lawn & Garden
May 07, 2013 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Window Boxes
Window boxes can really amp up a home’s curb appeal by adding color and a sense of welcome. Here are some tips for cr...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Buying & Selling Homes
May 06, 2013 | Monday
Back Flips: Is Now the Time for a Fast Turn?
All of a sudden there are not enough houses for sale to meet homebuyers' rising level of demand. Could you pull off ...
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JOANNE Y. CLEAVER
Historic Homes & More
May 06, 2013 | Monday
Green Roof House in California Is Light and Bright
Feldman Architecture always has something beautifully green up their sleeves– and this time it is their lovely 2 ...
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INTHRALLD
Miscellaneous DIY
May 05, 2013 | Sunday
How To: Add Trim to Cabinets
Last week, we wrapped up our sitting room built-in. I also promised a quick post on how to add trim to cabinets to make ...
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OUR HOME FROM SCRATCH
Lawn & Garden
May 05, 2013 | Sunday
10 "Illuminating" Ideas for Lighting Your Backyard
Make the most of long summer nights with the right kind of lighting for your outdoor space.
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JENNIFER NOONAN
How To's & Quick Tips
May 05, 2013 | Sunday
10 New Uses for Old Doors
With imagination and elbow grease, you can transform that old door into a one-of-a-kind piece that's both useful and beaut...
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MICHAEL FRANCO
Lawn & Garden
May 05, 2013 | Sunday
Perk Up Your Pool: Resurfacing in Fiberglass or Plaster
Ah, pools. Whether humble aboveground 15-footers or elaborately designed in-ground beauties, swimming pools are refre...
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MICHAEL FRANCO
Tools & Workshop
May 05, 2013 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: Wrench Roundup
When you have to tighten a nut, bolt, or other standard fastener, you need a wrench. But what kind?Listen to BOB VILA...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Miscellaneous DIY
May 04, 2013 | Saturday
The Demolition of a Patio Overhang
As a new weekend dawns, so does the need for more destruction. Since the HOA told us to tear down our front overhang, we...
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