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Bathroom
January 07, 2019 | Monday
Make Your Own Vanity: 12 Inventive Bathroom Rehabs
The centerpiece of any bathroom is the vanity. It not only holds the sink, but it also provides valuable storage. Its fini...
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CODY CALAMAIO AND KATIE NOLAN
Green
January 04, 2019 | Friday
12 Winter Emergency Supplies You Should Always Keep in Your Car
Snow, sleet, ice, and freezing temperatures make winter driving treacherous and unpredictable. Be prepared for even the wo...
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CAITLIN CASTELAZ
Green
January 04, 2019 | Friday
13 Things to Clean in Your Home After You’ve Been Sick
When cold and flu season arrives, it’s nearly inevitable that germs will invade your home. Once the siege is over, don't f...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Painting
January 04, 2019 | Friday
Buyer's Guide: Interior Paints
Whether you plan on painting walls, furnishings, cabinets, or trim, you’ll need a quality interior paint to achieve g...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Tools & Workshop
January 04, 2019 | Friday
Bob Vila's 14 Best Tips for Drilling
Every homeowner encounters a bit of drilling sooner or later in their list of projects—whether that's installing curt...
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BOB VILA
Doors & Windows
January 04, 2019 | Friday
3 Reasons Why a Sealant Is the Key to Winter-Proofing This Year
Along with colorful falling leaves, tailgate parties, and family gatherings, autumn’s crisp air brings a reminder of ...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Green
January 03, 2019 | Thursday
A Year of Buying Nothing: 12 Bloggers Who Took the Challenge—And What They Learned
What gives life meaning? The answer is rarely “more stuff.” These 12 families took that response to heart and embarked on ...
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ANDRéANA LEFTON
Other Rooms
January 03, 2019 | Thursday
40 Fresh Ideas for a Beautiful Dining Room
If it's time to remodel, redecorate, or simply refresh a tired old dining room, here are a wealth of ideas for taking what...
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CAITLIN CASTELAZ
Kitchen
January 03, 2019 | Thursday
7 Things to Know Before Putting Wood Flooring in the Kitchen
It's hard to beat the natural beauty of wood flooring, but it’s not a traditional choice for a kitchen, due to the gr...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
How To's & Quick Tips
January 02, 2019 | Wednesday
19 Budget-Friendly Home Upgrades to Make in 2019
You don’t have to spend a fortune to make your home look great. If you think it's time for a few improvements but you’re n...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Walls & Ceilings
January 02, 2019 | Wednesday
How To: Use Drywall Anchors
So you want to hang something heavier than the average photo frame from your drywall. Whether you're putting in a na...
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KATHLEEN CORLETT
Contests & Give-Aways
January 01, 2019 | Tuesday
Enter Bob Vila’s $1,000 Beautiful Rug Giveaway from Well Woven!
If you’re like most people, you want your home to reflect your own special sense of style, but you may be overlooking...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Bathroom
December 31, 2018 | Monday
Solved! The Perfect Height for Towel Bars and Hooks
Q: I'll be remodeling my guest bathroom soon. What’s the best towel bar height? Does the same height apply to towel r...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
Contests & Give-Aways
December 31, 2018 | Monday
Enter Bob Vila’s $3,000 "New Year, New Bed" Giveaway from Saatva!
Didn’t get what you wanted this holiday season? Give yourself the most important gift of all—a better night’s sleep! ...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Historic Homes & More
December 29, 2018 | Saturday
15 U.S. Towns with Wacky New Year's Traditions
While New Year's Eve is typically observed with raucous parties and freely flowing libations, some towns veer away from tr...
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MANASA REDDIGARI
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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...
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