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How To Hang a Flat-Screen TV

Tom Silva advises how to hang a flat-screen TV the right way to ensure safety and prevent wall damage. See the steps and get expert tips.
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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Wood-Tone Bathrooms

Wood-rich baths became popular long ago and prevail as a warm and classic option
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Late-Summer Yard and Garden Upgrades

Summer months may be coming to an end, but you can still have a nicely groomed yard and enjoy the outdoors well into fall. Keep reading to see a few yard and garden upgrades you can do today.
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All About Window Seats

Turn unused space around the house into extra seating and storage with a minimum of carpentry—and get a snug, homey haven for daydreaming, reading, even napping
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How to Design a Cozy Cottage-Style Interior

This Old House's guide to the architectural elements and interior details that give any house, big or small, cottage character.
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A Guest Bedroom Goes From Catchall to Orderly Retreat

A multitasking guest room gets a little help from space-maximizing built-ins
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Easy Kitchen Cabinet Makeovers to Spruce Up Your Home

Stretch the life of kitchen cupboards by giving them a low-cost, cottage-inspired face-lift with paint, fabric, or hardware.
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How To Faux-Age Painted Wood Furniture in Your Home

Learn how to create a beautiful, time-worn effect on any new or old wood piece by simply painting and sanding.
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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Wood-Tone Kitchens

Get inspiration from these warm and woody kitchens for your own cookspace designs
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TOH Tested: Pressure Washers

For tough cleaning tasks, like removing stains from concrete, or monster ones, like washing an entire house, elbow grease goes only so far. This range of pressure washers gets the job done faster—and better—than you and your brush.
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8 Essential Elements for Planning a Cottage Garden

Now's the time to sketch out your plan for beautiful results in the spring. Here's how to get started
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37 Ways to Add Extra Storage to Every Room

Want to know how to create more storage space in your home? Here are 37 clever ways to declutter rooms and stash your stuff.
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How to Build a Functional and Beautiful Stone Wall

Building a stone wall is a highly rewarding task that you can perform to add beauty, functionality, and value to your property.
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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Green Bathrooms

This calming hue will turn any old bath into a tranquil retreat
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Save This Old House: Quaint Queen Anne on the Oregon Coast

This 1870s farmhouse in the fishing town of Tillamook has hand-carved millwork and was once a town showpiece
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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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Best Plants for a Cottage Garden

Carry your home's cottage style through the garden with these flower options
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How To Build a Storage Ottoman: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ottomans combine utility with comfort. This article explains everything you need to know about building ottomans.
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How to Install a Stair Runner

Use a stock runner (or two) to add a splash of color and cushiony comfort to bare wood stairs.
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Home Inspection Nightmares XXVII

Shocking electrical work, dangerous decking, and more questionable building practices found by the home inspectors in The ASHI Reporter
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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Neutral-Toned Kitchens

If an elegant, toned-down cookspace is what you crave, look no further for inspiration
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Subway Tile Style: Find the Right One For You

Are subway tiles going out of style? The answer: No. Choose from a wide range of colors, patterns and accents to give your bathroom or kitchen a fresh makeover.
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10 Creative and Functional Uses for Window Screens

Don't throw away those old window screens just yet. Here are 10 creative ways you can reuse them for your household projects.
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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Colorful Bathrooms

Think outside the typical bathroom colors and opt for one of these bright stunners instead
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How to Build a Spigot-Handle Garden Tool Rack

Organize your garden gear with this fun and functional tool rack made from old wood molding, flea-market spring clips, and brightly colored outdoor spigot handles