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Interior Design
March 10, 2017 | Friday
Genius! This Bed Lifts and Lowers at the Push of a Button
Downsizing from a sprawling abode to a tiny home requires sacrifices of space and comfort—especially when it comes to...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Green
February 13, 2017 | Monday
Genius! Cozy Up Without a Space Heater
With the cold season in full swing, many heat-starved homeowners crank up the thermostat, sending their energy bill s...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
How To's & Quick Tips
January 31, 2017 | Tuesday
Genius! An Invention to End Smashed Groceries
If you’re regularly tagged with grocery duty, you know that the most perilous part of a trip to the supermarket is th...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Walls & Ceilings
December 05, 2016 | Monday
Genius! How to Disguise an Ugly Thermostat
Megan Pflug's gallery wall was a near masterpiece except for one niggling imperfection. A glaring white programmable ...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Storage
November 21, 2016 | Monday
Genius! The DIY Dog Feeder that Doubles as Storage
Pet parents know that there isn't ever a great place to store bulky bags of dry kibble. Closets are typically already...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
How To's & Quick Tips
October 26, 2016 | Wednesday
Genius! Chop Down Heating Bills with This Fireplace Hack
As temperatures dip, nothing feels better than thick fleece socks and a seat next to the fire. But, between uses, an ...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
How To's & Quick Tips
June 11, 2016 | Saturday
Genius! Kill Off Fruit Flies with 3 Kitchen Basics
When you get back from the grocery store with bags full of juicy strawberries, peaches, and cherries, your kids won’t...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Lawn & Garden
April 19, 2016 | Tuesday
Genius! The Backyard Movie Theater You Can Build in a Day
A night at the movies doesn’t come cheap. With the steep price of tickets, not to mention the popcorn and M&Ms, t...
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RACHEL ELMKIES
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INSPIRATION GALLERY
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25 Insanely Easy 60-Minute Home Improvements
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The Best (and Weirdest) Things You Can Do with ...
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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Solved! This Is How to Fix a Furnace That’s Not Turning On