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- So...I Married the Contractor
- Set the Table: Cheat Sheets
- 6 Steps to a Great Garden
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- Make the Perfect Bed
- Paint With a Click
- Sharpen Your Garden Tools
- Monthly Room Makeover Giveaway
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- 10 Tips for Adding Value
Get the most out of your home's next remodeling project by following these key ideas from the pros. More
- Fireplaces: Guide to Mantels and Surrounds
Choose materials carefully to create a distinctive look for your home's fireplace. More
- Breakfast Room Pick-Me-Up
Create an eating area that's always inviting by adding punchy curtains, a fresh coat of paint, and plenty of personality. More
- Home Maintenance Checklist
Prevent tomorrow's problems with our month-by-month chart of tasks for your home. More
- Repairing a Screen
Have a small blemish on your screen? What about a bigger tear? No problem; we've got all the answers to help fix your screen. More
- How to Unstick a Window
A sash that won't budge is a common and persistent malady for double- and single-hung windows, especially those made of wood. Here are three steps to help get it moving today. More
- Tablesetting 101
If your mother forgot to teach you how to set the table, or if you’re forgotten those eternal rules, here’s our guide to help you navigate the complicated world of table setting etiquette, complete with cheat sheets. More
- Installing a Pet Door
Sick of letting little Fido out? Follow these easy steps and add a pet door this weekend. More
- Storage for Kids' Rooms
Kids like to have fun, parents like clean rooms, and these colorful storage products can give you both at home. More
- Creative Displays
Why not decorate with your favorite things? Add charm in the smallest of spaces with whimsical groupings and colorful collections. Here are 7 ideas you can steal for your own displays. More
- Polishing Your Silver
Give your sterling silver flatware and serving pieces a brilliant shine with a little polish. More
- Making the Bed
Spruce up your bedroom by making your bed to look like one straight from a five-star hotel. More
- Ironing a Shirt
Get professional results at home with our step-by-step guide to ironing. More
- Weekend Project: Build a Blackboard Message Center
Keep your family in touch with an easy to make message center. This clever spin on the schoolhouse staple takes the chalkboard from the classroom right into your kitchen. More
- New Home Trends
Straight from the showroom floor, check out home innovations from The International Builders' Show and beyond. More
