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Best Yard Before and Afters 2011

You submitted thousands of remodels, then voted on your favorites. Here are the top-rated yard and garden transformations from our annual Reader Remodel Contest
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Best Bedroom Before and Afters 2011

You showed us your cozy and elegant bedrooms. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest
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9 Highly Toxic Old Household Products

Watch out for these dangerous household chemicals hiding on shelves, especially if it's been a while since you cleaned out the basement.
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A Total Bath Redo for $2,238

All new fixtures and finishes transform a scary swamp of a bath into a soothing soaking space fit for a young family
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Read This Before You Build Your Deck

Your deck isn’t just attached to your home—it’s an extension of it, so it’s important your new deck offers everything you’re looking for in an outdoor space. From budget to finishes and decking patterns, this guide will cover what you need to know before building your deck.
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Cook Up a Great Outdoor Kitchen

Been hankering for an open-air cooking area? Here, our guide to the ingredients it takes to make a five-star space
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How To Paint a Crackle Finish on Furniture

Want the look of vintage furniture without the wait? Learn how to age furniture with crackle-finish paint in our guide.
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How To Make an Herb Planter From a Wagon

Read our DIY guide on how to create a stylish herb planter from an old wagon and bring fresh, homegrown herbs to your doorstep.
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Top Tips for Growing Gorgeous Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are a vibrant flower that can add a pop of color to any garden. Read our top tips to keeping them healthy and thriving.
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6 Surprise Disaster-Kit Essentials

You won't see these items on standard hurricane preparedness lists—but experts agree they can help you weather any emergency nature throws your way
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How To Install a Dry Well

A dry well diverts roof runoff and makes for a less slippery yard and walkway. Learn how to dig for and install one with our expert tips.
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Handsome House Numbers

Detailed digits offer an inexpensive way to boost your home's curb appeal
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Create a Rustic French Dining Room

A rustic French dining room can create a unique and inviting space for hosting. In this guide, we show you how to create the look.

What You Need to Etch Glass Easily

DIY glass etching is a great way to personal touch to your home. Here are the materials and tools you’ll need for your project.
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How to Sod Your Lawn

Looking to spruce up your lawn and create a gorgeous outdoor space? Here's what you need to know to get the job done right.
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How To Choose and Plant Hydrangeas

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows you how to choose and plant hydrangeas and get their flowers to bloom every year.
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Everything You Need to Know about Landscape Lighting

Our experts share how to light the outside of your house, from selecting the best outdoor lights to proper installation and maintenance.
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Grow Fruits and Vegetables Anywhere

Uncover some smart strategies that will let you raise your own fruit and vegetable harvest in any size outdoor space.
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How To Rejuvenate a Dying Lawn

Read advice from TOH landscape contractor Roger Cook on how to revive a half-dead lawn with this DIY guide.
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The Art of the Seamless Addition

With a smart design and careful craftsmanship, the owners of the latest TOH TV project add square footage without sacrificing their house's modest scale or period style
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A Cheerful Kitchen Makeover for $935

A coat of paint and other cosmetic upgrades refresh a bungalow cook space
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Photoshop Redo: A Farmhouse's Better Facade

Adding details and color gives this charming, modest home more curb appeal
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How To Turn an Interior Door Into a Headboard

Repurpose a paneled beauty for a bit of classic master bedroom adornment. This article explains how to turn an interior door into a headboard.
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Tool Test: Mini Reciprocating Saws

With their rapid back-and-forth sawing motion, reciprocating saws chew through nearly anything. Check out this new breed that can be used one-handed to reach tight spots
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Building Blocks for Making the Perfect Patio

The experts at This Old House give pointers on picking the right surface to suit your patio's function, its surroundings, and your budget.