Tag: ideas
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switch to vacuum with HEPA filter
Switch your vacuum cleaner for a model with a HEPA filter—specially made to trap tiny particles and capture most allergens. — 13 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home
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Mom Sees Horror, He Sees Dream Home
After four years of remodeling weekends, this DIYer and his partner have made the 1919 bungalow into an inviting home that even a mother could love
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Photoshop Redo: Cottage Style for a Boxy Cape
An over-the-entry addition and decorative millwork add style to a plain facade—and space upstairs
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How to Stencil a Ceiling Medallion
Flatter your fixture with a lacy frame that suggests old-world plasterwork. With the help of a stencil and craft paint, you can do it in a flash
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How to Build a Window Cornice
Use poplar boards and primed-pine crown molding to create a custom wood valance
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All About Exterior Paint
Expert advice on choosing the best formulations for your siding type, selecting the most eye-catching colors, and getting long-lasting results
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How to Build a Decorative Driveway Marker
Stock lumber and some creative cutting yield a charming new landmark
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Shop Smarter: Keyless Locksets
Entering without a key should make life easier for everyone, so look for the right bells, whistles, flashing lights-—and looks—before you buy
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Creating Order in a Craftsman Bungalow
Rejiggering the stairs, adding 30 square feet, and building in clever storage solutions transform a compact 1918 bungalow—and the daily lives of two busy parents and their three young sons
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A Graphic and Gracious Guest Bath Redo
A homeowner’s DIY gut job turns a cave-like two-part bath into an open black-and-white oasis