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Historic Homes & More
October 20, 2023 | Friday
12 Outmoded Features of 1980s Homes—and How to Modernize Them Today
Say Goodbye to Your 1980s DecorWhether or not you want to believe it, the 1980s now belong to a bygone era—though you...
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KAT HODGINS
Buying & Selling Homes
October 19, 2023 | Thursday
6 Old House Features Making a Comeback in New Builds
Did you grow up in a home with a carriage house in the back? Maybe you lived in a split-level home built in the 1950s...
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RACHEL BROUGHAM
Historic Homes & More
October 19, 2023 | Thursday
10 Things Preservationists Wish You Knew About Your Old Home
If the walls in your old home could talk, they would have stories to tell. As generations have come and gone, your ol...
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JAHLEEN TURNBULL-SOUSA
Historic Homes & More
October 19, 2023 | Thursday
7 Ways to Repurpose These Old House Features
Old homes often have plenty of magical features and charm, but they also might have characteristics that no longer se...
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ANNA CASTELAZ
Lawn & Garden
October 18, 2023 | Wednesday
What Is No-Mow Grass? (Hint: It’s Not Artificial Turf)
The days of perfectly manicured turfgrass lawns might be coming to a close as no-mow grass alternatives become more c...
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LORI LOVELY
Lawn & Garden
October 17, 2023 | Tuesday
This Alternative Driveway Material Can Benefit Your Home’s Curb Appeal and the Environment
As more homes are built, a lot of once-permeable ground is being covered by concrete, asphalt, and other materials to...
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LORI LOVELY
Lawn & Garden
October 17, 2023 | Tuesday
16 Leaf-Raking Lessons No One Ever Taught You
Few things in nature are as striking as brilliant red and gold foliage in autumn. But even the most beautiful deciduo...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Managing Construction
October 16, 2023 | Monday
12 Genius Solutions for Retrofitting Old Homes—With or Without Renovation
The timeless charm of old houses holds special allure—every creaky floorboard and ornate detail tells a story of a by...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Lawn & Garden
October 16, 2023 | Monday
5 Reasons Why Backyard Fire Pits Are Overrated, According to a Home and Garden Editor
Backyard fire pits are having a heyday. For starters, just about every outdoor living trends report that crosses my d...
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JENNY STANLEY
How To's & Quick Tips
October 16, 2023 | Monday
9 Surprising Things You Can Make with Light Bulbs
There's no need to toss burnt-out bulbs in the garbage. Instead, consider repurposing them into a unique home accesso...
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KRISTEN MOSIER
Home Improvement
October 16, 2023 | Monday
17 Things You Can Do with Rice Other Than Eating It
Beyond its culinary use, rice offers an array of surprising yet practical applications. And the best part? Most of us...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
How To's & Quick Tips
October 13, 2023 | Friday
18 Spots in Your Home You Probably Never Clean—But Definitely Should
If you’re like 78 percent of the respondents in a 2022 survey conducted by OnePoll, an untidy home adversely affects ...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
How To's & Quick Tips
October 12, 2023 | Thursday
How to DIY a Wall Alcove in Any Room of Your House
Built-in alcoves, or recessed openings along a wall, are great for tucking away clutter or putting collectibles on di...
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KRISTEN MOSIER
How To's & Quick Tips
October 12, 2023 | Thursday
The Best Condo Insurance in Florida of 2023
Protecting the investment owners have made in their homes is the primary reason for getting insurance. Condo insuranc...
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SARA COLEMAN
How To's & Quick Tips
October 12, 2023 | Thursday
Brinks vs. ADT: Which Home Security System Should You Buy in 2023?
When considering purchasing a home security system, customers may find that they are inundated with choices. Two of t...
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CATHERINE HILES
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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...