Tag: garden
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All About Path Lighting
With a little knowledge and a little planning, you can lead family and friends safely to your door and cast your home in a whole new light
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Kitchen Gets a Fresh Slant for an Open Cook Space
Shifting the peninsula extends the reach of a 1950s kitchen, and thoughtful finishes amplify its charm
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How to Build an Outdoor Bench From Dining Chairs
You can transform a pair of vintage chairs into an outdoor bench that you’ll enjoy for years to come
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New This Old House TV: Jersey Shore Rebuilds
Six months after Superstorm Sandy, the TOH TV crew visits the New Jersey Shore for an eight-part special series. Episodes premiere October 3 on PBS
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chip seal driveway
Use a chip seal paving technique to get a classic driveway look that doesn’t require annual raking and replenishment. — How to Create a Low-Maintenance, All-Gravel Driveway
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10 Uses for Paint Stirrers
These gratuitous mixing sticks also come in handy for lots of non-painting chores
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How to Build a Three-Tiered Side Table
It holds much more than a reading lamp—and takes less time to make than shopping for a look-alike
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How to Paint a Six-Pointed Star Pattern on a Floor
Worn wood flooring gets a warm-up from a colorful hand-painted pattern
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How to Collect Water With Rain Barrels
Catching and using rainwater can be as simple as a single plastic barrel with a gravity feed to a flower bed, or they can be sophisticated systems that supply all your water needs
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How to Use Paint to Mimic the Look of Trim
Strategic bands and blocks of paint can add height and architecture to a plain space