Tag: ideas
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How to Clean Up Mold
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor discover ways to rid a home of mold
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How to Strip Wallpaper
In this how-to video, This Old House painting contractor Jim Clark shows an effective way to remove old, painted wallpaper
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Demystifying LED Lightbulbs
If you have nagging questions about these energy-saving and long-lasting bulbs, we have the answers
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How to Build a Rain Barrel
Enclose a plastic bin with stock lumber to make a water-wise garden feature
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Curb Appeal Boosts for Every Budget
Making your house the stunner on the street doesn’t have to break you or the bank
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Clever Ways to Reuse Your Kitchen Trash
Put materials from around the kitchen to work instead of throwing them away with these brilliant ideas
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How to Pick The Right Mulch
Use this guide to navigate the options for the best topdressing around your plant bed
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Color of the Month, February 2014: Placid Blue
Take inspiration from these 26 cool interiors and see how Pantone’s pale blue hue can freshen up your own rooms
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11 Foolproof Decorating Tips
Tips for freshening up your home’s interior—without breaking the bank
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What Really Happens in a House Fire
It only takes half a minute for a small flame to turn into a full-blown life-threatening fire. Learn how you can best protect your home, your loved ones, and your own life