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Roofing & Siding
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Roof Cleaners for Mold, Mildew, and More
While most homeowners spend the majority of their time maintaining the ground-level features of their homes, the roof...
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TOM SCALISI
Other Rooms
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Guest Beds for the Home
Apartment and small-home dwellers know how tricky it can be to come up with space—and a bed—for overnight guests. Not...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Painting
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Gold Spray Paints for Faking a High-End Finish
There aren’t many finishes that make an impression quite like gold. From picture frames to furniture legs, the best g...
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TOM SCALISI
Lawn & Garden
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Post Hole Diggers for Your Landscaping Projects
Building fences is tough. Between handling heavy posts and awkward panels, just shuffling the materials around your y...
By
TOM SCALISI
Kitchen
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Beverage Fridges for Your Home Bar
Standard kitchen refrigerators are great for storing perishable foods and even a small number of canned beverages, bu...
By
GLENDA TAYLOR
Kitchen
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Dinnerware Sets for Everyday Use and Special Occasions
If you’re looking for the best dinnerware set, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices out th...
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EMMA CAPLAN
Walls & Ceilings
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Attic Insulation Options for Your Home
Insulating your attic is an excellent way to protect your home from temperature extremes and moisture damage. Insulat...
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TIMOTHY DALE
Flooring & Stairs
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Chair Mats to Protect Your Flooring
Scuffs, scratches, stains, and more affect the appearance of your flooring. Carpets and hard flooring both show wear ...
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KAT HODGINS
Kitchen
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Flasks for Drinks To Go
Hip flasks, as we know them, were introduced in the 18th century and used by those of high social classes for carryin...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Interior Design
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Dressers for Storing Your Clothes
Closets are optimal for hanging fabric items that might wrinkle if folded, such as skirts and dress pants. At the sam...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
How To's & Quick Tips
January 13, 2021 | Wednesday
The Best Drawing Pencils for Artists and Designers
For many artists, their first drawing experiences were with pencils, and they fell in love with creating art through ...
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CAROL BENTON
How To's & Quick Tips
January 12, 2021 | Tuesday
10 Cleaning Chores You Should Be Doing Every Month
Feeling overwhelmed by housekeeping? The key to maintaining a neat and tidy house is to set—and keep to—a regular schedule...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
How To's & Quick Tips
January 12, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Fire Logs for the Hearth
The warmth and crackle of a fire on a chilly night adds to a uniquely comfortable environment. Real flames dancing in...
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MIKE BRUTON
Interior Design
January 12, 2021 | Tuesday
The Container Store’s Exclusive Marie Kondo Collection Is Here—Just in Time for Resolution Season
If you’re the type of person who finds before-and-after organization pictures soothing; spend your Saturdays joyously...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
Other Rooms
January 12, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Bird Deterrents to Protect Your Garden and Property
At the park, on a walking trail, and even in your yard, birdwatching is a fascinating hobby. However, you may not wan...
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REBECCA WOLKEN
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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...
How To: Light a Fire in a Fireplace
At first, it may seem like a foolproof undertaking: You put some wood in the fireplace, light a m...
30 Ways to Make Your Small Bedroom Look Big
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