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JANUARY 16, 2013 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Paint a Wood Floor

The first time I heard about someone painting a wood floor I was skeptical. Would it last? Could you scrub it? And why would you do it to begin with?Some years later, my wife and I moved ...

JANUARY 15, 2013 | TUESDAY
Adding a Closet Where There Is None

It's not difficult to add a closet, but doing so will probably be more costly than reorganizing an existing one. So exhaust all other storage options before taking the plunge. There are s...

JANUARY 8, 2013 | TUESDAY
Old Wood Flooring: Replace or Refinish?

Recently my wife and I moved into a co-op. It’s kind of like a condo but with a few additional restrictions about what you can and can’t do without approval from the co-op board. One thin...

JANUARY 4, 2013 | FRIDAY
Superior Insulation for Less

You have the desire, the energy, and the skills to beef up the insulation around your house, but the cost of materials has put the job on pause. This was me a few weeks ago. My wife and I...

NOVEMBER 15, 2012 | THURSDAY
Repairing a Retaining Wall

Walls, normally thought of as interior design elements, are useful in landscaping, too. A landscaping wall can be freestanding to define an area, to provide a garden backdrop, or to creat...

NOVEMBER 9, 2012 | FRIDAY
When a Chimney Tilts, A Foundation Problem Lurks Below

It’s not something you really want to acknowledge. You tell yourself it’s an optical illusion, or clutch to the consoling thought that, hey, the tower in Pisa has leaned for centuries. Bu...

NOVEMBER 8, 2012 | THURSDAY
Debunking 5 Metal Roof Myths

Learn the truth about five common misconceptions that involve metal roofing.

OCTOBER 17, 2012 | WEDNESDAY
6 DIY Standing Desk Projects to Keep You Healthy While You Work

It turns out that sitting is bad for you. Like really, really awful. It's no surprise that a sedentary lifestyle isn't healthy, but some are now arguing that sitting down is a harmful way...

OCTOBER 10, 2012 | WEDNESDAY
6 Simple & Easy DIY Closet Door Transformations

There's the big stuff—renovations, major appliances, new suites of furniture—any of which can make an obvious impact in your home. But don't overlook the little features as well, like cab...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 | FRIDAY
5 "Make in a Weekend" Bookshelf Projects (No Fancy Woodworking Required)

Groucho Marx's famous quote, "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read," has been printed on many a tote bag, day planner, coffee ...