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Major Systems
February 09, 2019 | Saturday
Buyer's Guide: Smart Thermostats
Smart thermostats go far beyond their programmable predecessors to offer a whole new level of residential climate con...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Other Rooms
February 08, 2019 | Friday
Buyer’s Guide: Electric Blankets
As the temperatures drop, we crave warmth and coziness—but before you turn up the heat, consider an electric blanket....
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Buying & Selling Homes
February 07, 2019 | Thursday
10 House-Hunting Lessons You Can Learn from the TV Shows
Reality TV shows that open a window onto the world of real estate have been entertaining us for years. But if you look bey...
By
JENNIFER NOONAN
Historic Homes & More
February 07, 2019 | Thursday
Winter Retreats of Presidents Past and Present
When presidents want to escape the hustle and bustle of our nation's capital, they don't check into a nearby bed-and-break...
By
MANASA REDDIGARI
Historic Homes & More
February 07, 2019 | Thursday
13 Odd Predictions About the Future That People in Past Decades Got Wrong—And Right
Futurists are known for getting more wrong than right, but they do occasionally strike gold, predicting technological adva...
By
ANDRéANA LEFTON
Interior Design
February 05, 2019 | Tuesday
Lose the Drapes: 15 Better Ways to Dress a Window
Most people choose to decorate their windows with traditional curtains, blinds, or fabric valances. But finding the perfec...
By
JENNIFER NOONAN
Green
February 05, 2019 | Tuesday
10 Types of Tech You and Your Home Can Do Without
It doesn’t always pay to become an early adopter of the latest and greatest technological advancements. In fact, some home...
By
MANASA REDDIGARI
How To's & Quick Tips
February 05, 2019 | Tuesday
Solved! How Long Caulk Actually Takes to Dry
Q: My bathtub sealant needs a refresh, and I’ve decided to re-caulk the tub myself. How long does caulk take to dry b...
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ANDREANA LEFTON
Buying & Selling Homes
February 05, 2019 | Tuesday
10 Things Homeowners Need to Know About Their Property Rights
Property rights are the foundation of homeownership, but this collection of privileges and protections varies from state t...
By
GLENDA TAYLOR
Interior Design
February 04, 2019 | Monday
How To: Clean an Area Rug
For many of us, area rugs are a significant investment in decor. They warm up and add color to our rooms. They provid...
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BOB VILA
Historic Homes & More
February 01, 2019 | Friday
20 Things You Never Knew About the Super Bowl
It’s as American as apple pie. Yet the Super Bowl has only been around since 1967. In those 52 years, however, the game ha...
By
ANDRéANA LEFTON
Interior Design
February 01, 2019 | Friday
Here's How Much People Spend on Popular Home Upgrades
Have you got the renovation bug? Remodeling parts of your home, or even just upgrading a few fixtures, can increase your p...
By
JAMIE BIRDWELL-BRANSON
Bathroom
February 01, 2019 | Friday
Bathroom Floor Tile: Which Is Best for You?
Bathroom floor tile is available in a surprising number of materials. Ceramic, porcelain, and vinyl tiles are what co...
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JOE PROVEY
Flooring & Stairs
February 01, 2019 | Friday
25 Affordable Options for Beautiful Hardwood Flooring
<p>Hardwood flooring has many benefits: It is beautiful and durable, and more hygienic than carpeting. If there's a downsi...
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CAITLIN CASTELAZ
Lawn & Garden
February 01, 2019 | Friday
10 Surprising Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Ice and Snow
What do you do when the weather outside is frightful, but you still need to get out and go to work, school or shopping? Sn...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
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INSPIRATION GALLERY
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7 House Sounds You Never Want to Ignore
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9 Totally Amazing Mobile Home Makeovers
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How to Identify a Queen Anne House
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To test the boundaries of small-footprint living, interior designer Jessica Helgerson moved her family to a 540-square-foo...
Filling an underutilized area beneath the stairs is a smart way to save space. Doing so with a stash of wood, however, is ...
This spacious mudroom just off from the laundry room has plenty of room for tucking towels away and drying off after a dip...
Chalkboard paint opens up endless possibilities for customizing your dresser time and time again. Use chalk to label the c...
A fireplace in the bathroom creates the ultimate setting for relaxation. Homeowners often choose electric or gas over wood...
This roomy boot tray made from punched metal stands up to all the elements. Station it in your mudroom or at your back doo...
There’s nothing like a new set of cabinet hardware to refresh a room. The possibilities are endless: Go modern, rustic, or...
FLOR tiles are an affordable way to customize a carpeted floor covering for any space. Make anything from runners to wall-...
Chalkboard paint features prominently in this elegant yet unpretentious headboard design. Add a new message daily to reflec...
Salvaged boards in varying widths and colors make up the dramatic accent wall in this attic space. The high-gloss white of...
The indecisive homeowner need not fret over choosing one (or even two) cabinet colors. The kitchen cabinets in this artist...
Incorporate nature into your lighting scheme by securing a dead tree in a concrete mold and draping your pendant lamp from...
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...
Dark wood shelving and a matching upholstered bench keep this closet sleek and refined. The large window brightens the sub...
How To: Keep Cool When You're Working Outside
In summertime, the backyard becomes a major destination. There’s gardening and barbecues, to be s...
30 Ways to Make Your Small Bedroom Look Big
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20 Inventive Ways to Repurpose Shipping Pallets
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