Tag: ideas
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Cheapskate Hall of Fame V: Save a Buck at Any Cost!
From foraging for pebbles to adopting goats, this year’s inductees to our elite club of misers set new standards of tightfistedness
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on-grade deck
An on-grade deck—one built just above the ground—doesn’t require posts, steps, or railings.— How to Build a Simple Deck
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Best Bath Before and Afters 2012
You showed us your elegant and relaxing bathroom retreats. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest
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WHAT IS A NICHE?
WHAT IS A NICHE? When we renovate bathrooms we always contemplate installing a Niche. It eliminates shampoo bottles on the floor or using a shower caddy that hangs from the shower head. This one was extra large to accommodate the bath toys as well as an array of hair product. Sometimes a homeowner just wants…
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How to Install a Half-Round Gutter
Copper half-round gutters won’t rust, will last a lifetime, and look great on traditional homes
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10 Uses for Old Flatware
Orphaned utensils find new purpose in performing other household functions
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Top 10 Disasters That Can Hit Your House While You’re on Vacation
An empty house is a vulnerable house.
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Create a Stylish Porch
Hard-wearing materials in weathered finishes lend this outdoor room a pleasantly lived-in look. Here’s how to assemble a similar space in your home