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Green
May 10, 2013 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Vampire Appliances
That faint sucking sound you hear may be vampire appliances draining electricity from your walls. Vampires are electr...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Painting
May 09, 2013 | Thursday
How To: Paint EVERYTHING
Make the most of your project, whether you're planning to paint wrought iron or wood flooring, concrete or curtains.
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MARISA VILLARREAL
Tools & Workshop
May 09, 2013 | Thursday
How To: Sand Wood
Sanding is the unsung hero of any project with wood. It can take a long time, and the results are subtle: Sanding doe...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Walls & Ceilings
May 09, 2013 | Thursday
Know Your Moldings: 10 Popular Trim Styles to Spiff Up Any Space
Cove or crown, batten or baseboard? Differentiate between the molding types most commonly used in homes today.
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Major Systems
May 09, 2013 | Thursday
Keep Ceiling Fans Clean to Ensure Smooth Operation
Ceiling fans are a wonderful addition to any room, offering a cool breeze and providing a pleasant decorative accent....
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Green
May 09, 2013 | Thursday
Save the Bees, Save Yourself: The Anti-Allergy Virtues of Local Honey
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? A natural remedy waits in your backyard: locally produced honey. To date, scie...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Flooring & Stairs
May 09, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Replacing Grout
Long before your tiles wear out, the grout between them can start to look tired, dirty, or stained. A good scrubbing ...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Major Systems
May 09, 2013 | Thursday
Blades of Glory: 10 Ceiling Fans with Sharp Style
Take a spin through our roundup of ceiling fans to suit every design sensibility.
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CODY CALAMAIO
Tools & Workshop
May 08, 2013 | Wednesday
Tool Review: Stanley Functional Utility Bar
After a polite invitation from our HOA to promptly remove (demolish) our front door overhang, I decided that I needed to...
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AZ DIY GUY'S PROJECTS
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
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