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Interior Design
December 10, 2020 | Thursday
15 Artificial Christmas Trees That Look Like the Real Deal
If you're in the market for an indoor evergreen this holiday season, take a look at these 15 strong contenders for the bes...
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BOBVILA.COM
Lawn & Garden
December 03, 2020 | Thursday
10 Easy Ways to Add Christmas Curb Appeal
Liven up the front door and share your holiday spirit with the whole neighborhood this year!
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LARRY BILOTTI
Interior Design
December 11, 2018 | Tuesday
22 Unique Ways to Display Holiday Cards
By the time Christmas Eve rolls around, many mantels will be groaning under a flood of holiday greeting cards. Lighten the...
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JENNIFER NOONAN AND CAITLIN CASTELAZ
Interior Design
November 22, 2017 | Wednesday
Your Guide to Picking the Perfect X-Mas Tree
There's more to choosing the perfect tree than just looking at it from every angle. Follow these tips, and you'll be enjoy...
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LARRY BILOTTI AND JENNIFER NOONAN
Interior Design
December 09, 2016 | Friday
12 Other Ways to Decorate with X-Mas Ornaments
Ornament collections seem to grow exponentially as time goes by, thanks to plentiful purchases, crafting sessions, and num...
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DEBRA IMMERGUT
Interior Design
December 23, 2013 | Monday
Don't Forget These 10 Christmas Eve Must Do's
Christmas comes but once a year, but it's still hard to imagine where all that prep time goes! If you're still counting do...
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CAITLIN CASTELAZ
How To's & Quick Tips
December 26, 2012 | Wednesday
Bob Vila Radio: Holiday Decoration Storage
Once the holidays are over, how do you fit all those decorations back in the garage and make them easier to unpack ne...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Interior Design
December 19, 2012 | Wednesday
10 Alternative Wreaths to Make You Forget About Evergreens
Pine needles? Who needs 'em? Here are ten DIY wreaths that will really stand out.
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JENNIFER NOONAN
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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...
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