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turn down thermostat 3 degrees when having a holiday party
Ratchet down the thermostat by 3 degrees F—guests hate sweating over their holiday cocktails. — The Holiday-Ready House
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How to Upholster a Headboard
Build a headboard from fabric and plywood or buy one ready-made and turn in early
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remove aggressive vines on the outside of your house
Remove aggressive vines, which hold moisture against walls and wreak havoc on wood clapboards, slowing their ability to dry out after a rain and causing rot. — 12 Easy DIY Fall Fix-Ups
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elevate a hot water heater
Elevate a hot-water tank on paver bricks to prevent the pilot light from going out and the tank from getting rust damage if the basement is flooded. — 10 Uses for Bricks
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The TOH Top 100: Best New Home Products 2013
This year’s picks for the most innovative, useful, and reader-relevant items for the home
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Rising Above in Coastal Flood Zones
To survive the next big storm, more and more houses will need a lift. It’s a smart move seen around the country—and on the current season of This Old House TV
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Save This Old House: Ohio Foursquare
An 1890s beauty on a mansion-lined street is up for grabs in Toledo’s Old West End neighborhood
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stance to take for raking leaves
Take a scissor stance, one foot forward and one behind. Use the rake to pull forward from behind or in from the side. Keep your shoulders relaxed and your back upright
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How to Prep Your Fireplace for the Cold Season
Before you spark up the logs, make a clean sweep using these seven crucial safety tips
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12 Inspirational Pumpkin Carvings
Get inspired by these amazing masterpieces, and get pro tips and free patterns to make your own