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How To's & Quick Tips
October 31, 2015 | Saturday
5 Things to Do with... Air-Dry Clay
Unlike its pricier, high-maintenance counterpart, polymer clay, air-dry clay requires neither baking nor extensive ha...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
How To's & Quick Tips
July 24, 2015 | Friday
10 Good Uses for Charcoal Briquettes That Have Nothing to Do With Grilling
Like sunscreen and insect repellent, charcoal is a summer staple you don't want to be without. Come the weekend, when...
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KAT HODGINS
How To's & Quick Tips
March 06, 2015 | Friday
5 Things to Do with... Leftover Tile
Whenever you're assembling materials for a tiling project, it's recommended that you purchase a little extra—about...
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SARAH LITTLETON
How To's & Quick Tips
March 27, 2014 | Thursday
5 Things to Do with... Cassette Tapes
Chances are good that in some remote corner of your home there lies a box full of dusty cassette tapes. Be honest: Wh...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
How To's & Quick Tips
March 06, 2014 | Thursday
5 Things to Do with... Old Rakes
What good is a rake you can no longer use in the garden? Actually, there are countless ingenious ways to give a secon...
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CAITLIN CASTELAZ
How To's & Quick Tips
February 13, 2014 | Thursday
5 Things to Do with... Fireplace Ashes
Cozying up to a roaring fire is a winter evening pastime that no one would reject. Disposing of fireplace ashes? Well...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
How To's & Quick Tips
January 09, 2014 | Thursday
5 Things to Do with... Cardboard Boxes
Without cardboard boxes, what would the world be like? At times, it seems like cardboard is nearly as ubiquitous—and ...
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CHRIS GARDNER
How To's & Quick Tips
December 19, 2013 | Thursday
5 Things to Do with... Pens
The pen is mightier than the sword, everyone knows that. But when a pen runs out of ink, its power diminishes—or does...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
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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...
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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...
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