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How To's & Quick Tips
February 27, 2024 | Tuesday
11 Ways That Sugar Can Help Your Home—and Your Health
Sugar is more than just a sweetener; it’s a versatile household product in your kitchen. Beyond sugar’s typical role ...
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JAMIE BIRDWELL BRANSON
Lawn & Garden
February 27, 2024 | Tuesday
5 Professionals Who Install French Drains, and Which One to Call Based on Your Issue
What You Need to Know A French drain system can be an effective long-term solution to water drainage problems both i...
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MELISSA GRAHAM
Managing Construction
February 27, 2024 | Tuesday
9 Organizations for Black Contractors, Builders, Engineers, and Architects
For decades, even centuries, Black workers have been underrepresented in the construction industry. According to info...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
How To's & Quick Tips
February 27, 2024 | Tuesday
12 Tips to Drastically Improve Shed Security and Protect Valuable Tools, Lawn Equipment, and More
Q: I recently purchased a shed to store my lawn mower and gardening equipment, as well as my children’s bikes. I’ve i...
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JONATHON BITNER JR.
Painting
February 27, 2024 | Tuesday
Acrylic vs. Latex Paint: Which Water-Based Formula Is Right for Your Project?
DIY paint projects are oftentimes the best place to hone your home maintenance and renovation skills. Beginners can f...
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TIMOTHY DALE
Lawn & Garden
February 27, 2024 | Tuesday
Cost of Sod vs. Seed: 7 Factors to Consider When Budgeting for a New Lawn
When creating a lush and green lawn, one of the first choices a homeowner will need to make is whether to use sod or ...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Major Systems
February 27, 2024 | Tuesday
10 Home Heating Mistakes That Spike Your Utility Bills
Despite our best efforts to economize and lead more eco-friendly lives, few of us are are paying less for our utiliti...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Bathroom
February 27, 2024 | Tuesday
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in New York?
Highlights Remodeling a bathroom in New York typically costs between $8,000 and $75,000, with a statewide average of...
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ROCHEL MADAY
Other Rooms
February 27, 2024 | Tuesday
Home Elevators Rising in Popularity: Luxury Feature, or Necessary Amenity?
Elevators are a feature of multilevel buildings, and it’s easy to think of them as a luxury. Across the United States...
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ANN-SOPHIE KAEMMERLE
Lawn & Garden
February 27, 2024 | Tuesday
What Is Soil Blocking and Is It Worth It for Home Gardeners?
Soil blocking is a gardening technique that uses cubes of potting mix to start plants at home. Many people use small ...
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KAT HODGINS
Tools & Workshop
February 26, 2024 | Monday
Hands-On Tool Review: Did the DeWalt Narrow Crown Stapler Nail It?
We own a narrow crown stapler that gets a lot of use in our small woodworking and trim projects. This type of stapler...
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MARK CLEMENT
Basement & Garage
February 26, 2024 | Monday
The Best Paint for Garage Doors to Upgrade Your Home’s Look
Covering an old and worn garage door with a fresh coat of paint—whether repainting a faded or peeling garage door or ...
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TONY CARRICK
Lawn & Garden
February 26, 2024 | Monday
How to Use Eggshells for Plants (in the Garden or in Pots)
If you are into recycling and have learned the most environmentally friendly ways to dispose of your plastics and alu...
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AUDREY STALLSMITH
How To's & Quick Tips
February 23, 2024 | Friday
The Best Gifts for the Yeti Devotee In Your Life
In the world of outdoor gear, Yeti stands out as a symbol of durability, style, and innovation. For enthusiasts who s...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Tools & Workshop
February 23, 2024 | Friday
15 Household Items That Could Save Your Life
The only thing you can expect in life is that the unexpected can and eventually will happen. So, it’s worth making su...
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SAVANNAH SHER
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It’s a trend that's growing in popularity: Houses are shrinking. Homeowners keen on paring down have begun learning how to...
Put your firewood to work! The folks at Studio St. Paul took firewood storage to the next level by burrowing wooden crates...
Not every house is outfitted with an entire mudroom but—as this space designed by Normandy Remodeling proves—you don’t nee...
Ombré, a gradual shift in shading from one color to another, is a hot trend and a great way to add color to a room. Choose...
In today's homes, fireplaces are commonly found in a family room, but historically, they were located in the kitchen, wher...
Take a page from floating book shelves and build boot shelves to make the most of small storage spaces. The cut-out patter...
Oh, what a coat of paint can do—especially a tranquil watercolor shade of blue against pure white. The restful combination...
Wait—don't throw away that old belt! Arranged into large squares or tiles, used leather belts make a uniquely warm and sof...
Chalkboard paint features prominently in this elegant yet unpretentious headboard design. Add a new message daily to reflec...
Using salvaged wood as a wall treatment adds depth and texture that walls often lack. Here, pieces of exterior siding, bar...
The indecisive homeowner need not fret over choosing one (or even two) cabinet colors. The kitchen cabinets in this artist...
If you love the look of an industrial pendant light but can't stand staring at a stark cord, disguise it! A thick jute rop...
Simple and striking, a couple of pieces of "lovingly used" furniture creates a special kind of charm. A weathered chair fo...
First dress up your metal shelves with a coat of paint in an accent color that complements your kitchen decor. Then arrang...
Schlepping hampers to the laundry room becomes a thing of the past with this spacious closet that also houses a stacked wa...
How To: Light a Fire in a Fireplace
At first, it may seem like a foolproof undertaking: You put some wood in the fireplace, light a m...