Tag: gardening
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The Moxie Awards: The Search for America’s Best Remodel 2014
Hats off to you superheroes of the home. Whether saving a historic plantation from fauna gone wild or making a Christmas miracle with power tools, these honorees proved their mettle
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How to Build a Sliding Barn Door
You love this rustic touch! We asked TOH fans about sliding barn doors and got a flood of questions. Here’s our answer
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How to Clear a Clogged Drain
In this how-to video, This Old House shows various ways to clear household clogs
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If DIY Were Really Like Stock Ad Photos
Images created by photographers to sell to advertisers and publishers are often nothing like reality—especially when they show people working on their homes and using tools
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7 Tips to Sidestep Painting Spills
Whether you’re heading off a rogue drop or a tsunami-level spill, follow these pro tips to prevent messes big and small
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Photoshop Redo: Paint Adds Personality to a Folk Victorian
Sophisticated shades enhance the simple lines and pretty details of a cottage with gingerbread trim
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Transform Furniture with a Painted Patina
Give ho-hum wood furniture a colorful weathered finish with five simple distressing techniques. A pair of paint-makeover pros show you how.
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Read This Before You Strip Paint From Wood
Finding out which method to use, and how to contain the debris, makes a messy job cleaner, safer, and more effective
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A TOH Veteran Brings It Home to His Own Kitchen
Ask This Old House TV’s executive producer hammers out some answers for his own place
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56 Essential Survival Skills for Homeowners
Prep now for common household disasters you may (unfortunately) encounter