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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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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
Major Systems
May 15, 2013 | Wednesday
How To: Choose a Programmable Thermostat
Looking for a small home improvement that yields big results? A programmable thermostat, properly installed and confi...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
How To's & Quick Tips
May 14, 2013 | Tuesday
5 Things to Do with... Old Tires
Walking through my Brooklyn neighborhood this past weekend, I spied an interesting structure on the sidewalk. Someone...
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MARISA VILLARREAL
Painting
May 14, 2013 | Tuesday
For Every Hue, a Mood: Use Color to Make the Most of Every Room
We often choose colors we believe to be an expression of ourselves. But the science of color psychology suggests that...
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MICHAEL FRANCO
How To's & Quick Tips
May 14, 2013 | Tuesday
9 "Dreamy" Headboards You Can Make
Wake up your sleepy bedroom decor with a DIY headboard that reflects your personal taste and lifestyle.
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Historic Homes & More
May 14, 2013 | Tuesday
Contemporary Stone House That Rocks -- Literally!
Patterson Associates have created this beautiful, summer residence on Waiheke Island, an exotic hideaway famous for its...
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Painting
May 14, 2013 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Exterior Paint Color
Choosing a paint color for your home’s exterior can be intimidating: This is a big, expensive job, and whatever color...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Buying & Selling Homes
May 13, 2013 | Monday
How Stuck Is Your Market? Two Key Metrics to Track
All real estate is local, but it’s national real estate statistics that dominate headlines. If you wish to identify e...
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Lawn & Garden
May 13, 2013 | Monday
A Second Home for Sod: Top Tips for Transplanting
It’s been about 18 months since we moved into our house, but only recently have we begun to landscape beyond the basi...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Historic Homes & More
May 13, 2013 | Monday
Thatched-Roof Residence Marries Romance with Modernity in the Netherlands
House N, by Rotterdam-based architectural firm Maxwan, is a reinterpretation of a residence initially built eight deca...
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Bathroom
May 11, 2013 | Saturday
Bob Vila Radio: Unclogging a Toilet
You’re in the middle of a party, enteraining a houseful of guests, and the toilet acts up. Are you ready to spring in...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Lawn & Garden
May 10, 2013 | Friday
5 Common Lawn Care Problems—And How to Fix Them
Overcome common lawn blights and return your grass to its former green glory.
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KELSEY SAVAGE
Historic Homes & More
May 10, 2013 | Friday
Assembly Required: 10 DIY Kit Homes
For those who've always wanted to build their own home, the prospect may now be more realistic than ever, thanks to a new ...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
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