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Stylish Hinge Styles You Can Use to Spruce up Your Home

From elegant European hinges to whimsical snake designs, swap in hinges to give old or modern cabinets, furniture, and doors a new look.
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12 Beautiful Gable Styles You Can Use to Spruce Up Your Home

A gable is a defining characteristic of a house. Take a look at some striking examples of the form these end walls can take.
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Weathervane Types and Installation

Learn all about weathervanes, including history, popular types, installation methods, and finding antiques.
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Everything You Need to Know About Cupolas for Your Roof

Cupolas sit atop a roof ridge and bring light and air into a dark attic space. Check out a few here that also bring style to their rooflines.
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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Bathrooms Ever

We chose the bathrooms that took our breath away. Find out why, and get inspired.
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Contemporary Craftsman

A kitchen and dining room remodel updates the Arts and Crafts style
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Victorian-Era Porches

The American front porch had its heyday in the late 19th century, when boxy houses gave way to free-form masterpieces. Check out these colorful, highly decorated examples of rocking-chair heaven.
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A Perfect Addition

The secret to enlarging a 100-year-old house? Woodwork details that blend the present with the past
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Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Kitchens Ever

We reveal the kitchens that have wowed us the most. Take a look at what we think is the best of the best.
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Clean the Air in Your House

The stuff you breathe inside your home might be as filthy as an L.A. smog storm. Here's what you can do about it
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Sneak Peek: The East Boston House Project

Take a look at the new project house in East Boston, and check out some great behind-the-scenes photos.
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Tips for Getting Rid of Household Odors

Unpleasant odors can cause all sorts of issues. In this guide, we walk you through how to treat unpleasant odors in each room of your home.
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The Ultimate Guide to Porch Rail Revival for Your Home

Learn how to choose the right porch railing style for your home, explore restoration techniques, and find creative ways to repurpose them.
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Hand-Holders for Homeowners

Save money and headaches by hiring a renovation coach to manage your next project
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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