Tag: ideas
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Pumpkin lid, angle in
Angle your cuts inward to prevent the lid from falling in, if you opt for a lid.— How to Carve a Pumpkin
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shabby shower tile
Replace shabby shower tiles if they are loose and the wallboard behind feels “spongy” when pushed.— Repair or Replace?
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How to Build a Driveway Apron
Use handy paver mats to give your driveway some old-world charm
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Late-Season Garden Sensation
Carved out of an apple orchard, these colorful garden rooms show how fall-blooming perennials, long-flowering annuals, and a fruitful harvest can really shine in the golden light of autumn
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fall groundwork roger quote
“This is prime time to prep your yard for the next growing season,” says This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.— Fall Groundwork
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How to Remove Painted Hinges from Wood Cabinets
Learn how to remove hinges buried under layers of paint while refinishing wood cabinets
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How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack
No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
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How to Design a Cozy Cottage-Style Interior
TOH’s guide to the architectural elements and interior details that give any house, big or small, cottage character
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Use cornmeal to soak up grease.
Use cornmeal to soak up grease: cover fresh grease stain with cornmeal, let it sit a few hours, then sweep it up.— Best Nontoxic Cleaners
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How to Install Wainscoting
Layer stock lumber and moldings to produce this classic architectural element