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Photoshop Redo: Dressing Up a Cookie-Cutter Ranch

Facade improvements, including a new roof and porch, give a simple one-story house an elegant new look
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A Planning Guide for the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen

Use our expert guide to create a first-rate outdoor kitchen—whether you're dreaming of a simple food-prep station or a built-in BBQ island.
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32 More Scary Houses Turned into Spectacular Homes

TOH readers took on another batch of rundown abodes and remade them into cheery and beautiful houses
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How to Size a Ceiling Fan: A Comprehensive Guide

A ceiling fan is a cost-effective way to cool off without cranking up the AC. Here's how to find and install the right size for your space.
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32 Easy Kitchen Upgrades

This collection of step-by-step guides will help transform your kitchen into tip-top shape
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18 Tips for Decorating Your Garden

In this article, we'll explore 18 easy and impactful ways to transform your garden into an eclectic, purposeful, one-of-a-kind space.
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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Colorful Houses

A fresh coat of paint can pep up any old abode's exterior. Not convinced? Read on for paint color inspiration that borrows from every curve of the rainbow
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DIY Privacy Planter Box With Privacy Screen

Use cedar and stock lumber to build a tall privacy planter box to spruce up and screen your backyard.
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How to Build a Murphy Bed for Your Dog

A mutt-sized Murphy bed hides your dog's crash pad inside a fetching built-in cabinet
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How To Create a Faux Fabric Effect With Paint

With a little practice and a dry brush, you can use paint to create a faux fabric look on your walls resembling stylish wallpaper.
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22 Ways to Turn Your Home Into a Staycation Resort

If you're stuck in town or just want to extend those vacation vibes, we've made a list of 22 ways to give your home a relaxing resort feel.
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10 Uses for Vinyl Tiles, Including Birdhouse Roofs and Shims

Vinyl tiles aren't just for underfoot use. Check out 10 creative ways you can use vinyl tiles, including birdhouse roofs and shims.
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Notes of Appreciation From Readers to Loved Ones

Three thoughtful readers give credit to those who helped them turn a house into a home
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Create a Glam Hollywood Bath

These readers traded sweat equity for high-end fixtures and finishes that evoke the silvery glitz of 1930s Tinseltown. Here's your ticket to transforming your bath without the movie-star price tag
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How to Build a Display Coffee Table from a Salvaged Cabinet Door

Are you into upcycling and want to create a stylish centerpiece for your living room? Read on to learn how to turn a cabinet into a table.
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Readers' Clever Upgrade Ideas That Wowed Us II

No home improvement, whether a careful restoration, a clever problem-solver, or an elegant architectural detail, is too tough for a TOH reader to tackle
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Backyard Renovation: From Dirt Patch to Perennial Paradise

Twelve years after taking on a barren backyard, this passionate gardener is still weaving it into a rich tapestry of color and texture.
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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

Old forks, knives and spoons can find new purpose in other household functions, like cleaning paintbrushes or helping spread caulk.
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How to Build a Storage Bed

Watch this video and read our guide on how to build a storage bed that contains 23 cubic feet of storage and no room for dust bunnies.
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Best Yard Before and Afters 2012

You showed us your lush and charming outdoor spaces. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest
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11 Ways Your House is Making You Fat

How the layout, colors, design, and accessories in your home can be adding inches to your waistline
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How to Prep Your Grill for Barbecue Season

Set your summer grilling season up for success with these helpful tools and tricks to clean, maintain, and cook with your grill.
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13 Spring Fix-Ups That Save You Money

These spring projects help improve your home's curb appeal and energy efficiency without breaking the bank.
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10 Creative Uses for Coins For Your Home Projects

Spare change has a lot more than monetary value. Check out these 10 savvy uses for coins to help your home improvement projects.