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Practical Magic Garden Upgrade

A couple of plant pros coax a patch of bare soil into a series of gardens brimming with blooms—a few even fit for a pixie
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Save This Old House: Historic Arkansas Bungalow

Save this oversize bungalow on the National Register!
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7 Giant Yard Games You Can DIY

Get ready for a summer of big fun with these oversized DIY yard game projects that are sure to be a hit with your family.
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How To Plant a Rain Garden

Learn the purpose behind a rain garden, its basic design, how to build one, and which plants to choose.
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Prevent Driveway Puddles with Pervious Paving

Install a driveway that drains water away by using pavers above gravel layers
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How to Create a Drainage Swale

The plant-populated channels can redirect storm water to specific locations
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Installing Central Air Conditioning: A Comprehensive Guide

Tired of your window AC unit? From split units to zoned systems to ducts, here’s what you need to know about how central AC systems work.
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The Ultimate Checklist for Hosting a Perfect Backyard Party

If you're planning an outdoor get-together, you have a lot of work ahead. Thankfully we can help you sort through your list. Read our step-by-step guide to learn the best ways to assemble guest lists, choose the right music, and more.
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How To Paint Gingham Pattern Checks on a Wall

Learn how to beautify plain walls with three shades of blue on a field of white to create the fresh look of a gingham print.
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How to Make an Ocean Epoxy Table

Want to bring the beach indoors? Here’s how to make an ocean table with concrete and epoxy resin step by step.
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S15 E26: Hawaii Makes 50!

Tom learns how to create a unique keepsake box from island materials in Build It. Richard looks at a new way to store solar energy. Roger helps a family grow an organic garden.
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S38 E26: Rebirth in Detroit

Kevin, Tommy and Richard tour the completed Russell Woods project, highlighting the major areas of improvement and preservation, and celebrate a job well done with the homeowners and contributors.
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Build It | How to Build a Chicken Coop

A DIY chicken coop is a charming way to welcome feathered friends into your backyard - and provide a source of fresh eggs for you.
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How To Plant a Tropical Raised Garden

Ask This Old House expert Roger Cook plants an organic tropical garden in raised beds—and fruit trees that will grow well in Hawaii.
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Build It | Hawaiian Mango Keepsake Box

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva works with a local woodworker to build a keepsake box out of mango wood.
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S38 E25: Going Old School for Tile and Molding

Frank and Tamiko bring in the family to start painting. Tommy repairs decorative molding with a putty knife. The fireplace gets a facelift with a new tile surround.
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S15 E25: Rain Garden, Lighting

Jenn plants a rain garden to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands. Scott brightens up a bedroom with new overhead lighting. Tom gives tips on installing cabinets accurately and consistently.
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How To Stop Garage Break-Ins by Securing Your Garage

Secure your garage from thieves with our expert tips. Learn about vulnerable areas, upgrade locks, and use smart sensors to protect your home.
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Photoshop Redo: Reinventing a Split-Level

Front-facing gables, a mix of siding, and Craftsman-style details make an unremarkable home into a standout
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10 Handy Air Conditioning Tips to Keep Your Home Cool

Beat the heat by having the cleanest, coolest, and most efficient air conditioner on the block with our top 10 tips.
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What Is It? | Red Handle with Small Teeth

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a tool with a red handle and small teeth, but What Is It?
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How to Locate Cabinet Knobs and Pulls and Install Hardware

Keeping consistency among your kitchen's many cabinet pulls and knobs can be a challenge. Learn how to locate and install cabinet hardware with precision in our step-by-step guide.
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How To Add Overhead Lighting to a Bedroom

Need to brighten up a dark bedroom? Our guide walks you through adding new overhead lighting to enhance your room's atmosphere.
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How to be Prepared for Your First Day on the Job Site

This post originally appeared at Tradehounds.com
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Green-Collar Job Opportunities for Blue-Collar Workers

This post originally appeared at Tradehounds.com Green is the new blue! While traditional blue-collar jobs have not all completely gone the way of the dinosaurs just yet, modernization and changes in the global marketplace have caused many trade jobs from the manufacturing-heavy industries of the 20th century to a focus on the environmental, "green" economy.