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How To's & Quick Tips
September 01, 2023 | Friday
The Best New Home Innovations We Saw In August
While we spent August staying cool from scorching temps, relaxing at the beach, and wrapping up summer DIY projects, ...
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PERRI KRESSEL
Lawn & Garden
September 01, 2023 | Friday
How to Grow Squash
As all the old jokes about country people not locking their doors except during zucchini season imply, growing squash...
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AUDREY STALLSMITH
Storage
September 01, 2023 | Friday
5 Trash Can Sizes Every Homeowner Should Know
Like them or not, trash cans are part of our everyday lives. We use them all the time, and every home has at least a ...
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TOM SCALISI
Lawn & Garden
September 01, 2023 | Friday
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Q: The leaves are starting to turn earlier than usual in my neck of the woods. One neighbor says it’s because we’ve h...
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LORI LOVELY
Lawn & Garden
September 01, 2023 | Friday
The Best Labor Day Deals on Fire Pits, Camp Stoves, and More
Fall is a favorite season for many, with dropping temps signifying the perfect opportunity for an evening around the ...
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MICHELLE LARSON
Kitchen
September 01, 2023 | Friday
Testing the FCMP Outdoor Dual-Chamber Composter: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
Composting is an excellent way to reduce the amount of food waste in landfills and put it to good use in the garden i...
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JENN RYAN
Lawn & Garden
September 01, 2023 | Friday
Vego Garden Raised Beds Proved Worth the Investment in Our Tests
Raised bed gardens are more popular than ever, but for years I thought it was just a fad that would eventually dwindl...
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DEBBIE WOLFE
Tools & Workshop
September 01, 2023 | Friday
Jackery’s Largest Solar Generator May Be Your Next Emergency Essential
As the maker of the world’s first outdoor portable power station, Jackery recently introduced its most flexible and h...
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MICHELLE LARSON
Other Rooms
August 31, 2023 | Thursday
The Best Table Runners of 2023
Table runners are always in style. These decorative lengths of fabric add texture, color, or a nice pattern to a dini...
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JASMINE HARDING
Other Rooms
August 31, 2023 | Thursday
The Best Cheap Outdoor Patio Furniture of 2023
Few activities are as enjoyable as lounging outside on a nice day but furnishing an outdoor space can get pricey. Bet...
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JASMINE HARDING
How To's & Quick Tips
August 31, 2023 | Thursday
The Best Labor Day Deals to Shop at Ace Hardware
The summer may be coming to a close, but the Labor Day deals at Ace Hardware are just heating up. This Labor Day week...
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PERRI KRESSEL
Kitchen
August 31, 2023 | Thursday
The Best Labor Day Refrigerator Deals to Shop Right Now
Labor Day weekend is upon us. And while there's no shortage of incredible home deals to score, some of the sweetest o...
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PERRI KRESSEL
Kitchen
August 31, 2023 | Thursday
16 Easy Ways to Add Color to Your White Kitchen Without Painting All Your Cabinets
White kitchens are classic, albeit a little boring at times. Though white cabinets might not offer the excitement of ...
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KRISTEN MOSIER
Buying & Selling Homes
August 31, 2023 | Thursday
(Almost) Deal-Breakers: 13 Unusual Things Buyers Could Love or Hate About Your House
It is fun and exciting to personalize your home with your own style, but going overboard with unique features may end...
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SANDI SCHWARTZ
How To's & Quick Tips
August 31, 2023 | Thursday
How to Install a Shade Sail
Shade sails have quickly become one of the most popular ways to create an open-air outdoor living space shaded from t...
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BOB BEACHAM
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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...