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Complete Guide to Installing Old Doors in New Frames

Want to make that beautiful, old door you just found at the salvage yard fit any size opening in your home? Here's how you can.
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A Comprehensive Guide to How to Install a Lamppost

This step-by-step guide will help you install a lamppost on your lawn or driveway, from choosing the post to turning the lights on.
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Fall Inspection Guide

Giving your house a yearly checkup is one way to keep big repairs at bay. Here's a 5-step plan for inspecting your home, from the pros at This Old House
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Kitchen Before and After: An Affordable, Modern Makeover Opens Up a Cramped, Dated Space

When California kitchen designer Dana Jones and contractor Huck Jenkins bought their 1950s ranch, their top job was to knock down a wall and replace the closed-off kitchen with a vibrant, open, streamlined space
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9 Chimney Designs You Should Consider for Your Home

Take a look at these chimney designs for inspiration on how to balance function and form on chimney caps and flues for your home.
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Mailboxes

More than just a utilitarian receptacle for bills and postcards, a mailbox is an expression of personal style—whether that be elegant or eccentric.
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How To Give Your House a Yearly DIY Inspection

Learn to spot potential issues with our annual home inspection guide and downloadable checklist.
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23 Popular American House Styles

Examine a historical timeline and distinguishing features of American house styles, from the Colonial era to the modern age.
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Cast-Iron Newel Posts

Cast-iron newel posts were designed with massive profiles and intricate designs. Learn more about them and how to take care of them.
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How To Fit and Repurpose Old Doors to Spruce Up Your Home

Learn how to find, prep, and install old doors in this guide. We'll also share some creative ways to repurpose vintage doors as home decor.
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Carved for the Hearth

Vintage wood mantels bring warmth to a room with or without a crackling fire
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Sawhorses

Sawhorses are the four-legged foundations beneath everything you'll ever build. Here's how to choose the right ones for the job.
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Drought-Resistant Ornamental Grasses

These ornamental grasses aren't only easy on the eyes, they're easy on the water bill, too
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How To Use an Adjustable Wrench for Your Next Project

Did you know there's a right way to use an adjustable wrench? Click here to learn our top tips and tricks you can use on your next project.
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Emergency Roof Protection

What to do in the event your roof gets gored
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A Chef's Small Kitchen

Michael Lomonaco's new Manhattan kitchen has all the right ingredients to become a masterpiece.
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Temporary Transplanting Tips When You Need to Relocate Plants

Need to relocate your plants temporarily? Follow our tips to keep your plants safe and healthy during your landscaping projects.
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Saving Old Trim

How to pry it off the wall in one piece
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A Step by Step Guide to Removing Established Grass

Learn how to remove established grass from your lawn for new landscaping projects using manual methods or power tools.
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17 Front Entry Styles

A house's front entry makes a strong first impression. Explore this interesting collection of architectural entry styles.
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Decking Materials: Composite, Wood, or Plastic?

Learn which deck building materials are right for your style and budget. See the pros and cons of using wood, plastic, or composite decking.
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Crown Molding Forms

Crown molding is a timeless room accent that can add elegance and style to your space. Learn more about which trim is right for your home.
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Home Inspection Nightmares I

The best of the worst home inspection discoveries, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter.
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Tips for Protecting Your Home From a Hurricane

In this guide, we show you how to limit the chances of harm and learn how to protect your home before and during a hurricane.
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15 Beautiful Examples of Victorian-Era Windows

Take a tour of Victorian-era windows and learn more about the architecture and style of this ornate time period.