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Iron Fences Recast
Explore the history of iron fencing in America and learn how to repurpose it to add class, elegance, and style to your modern home and yard.
Finding the Right Design for Your Backyard Deck
Working on a deck? Plan ahead to avoid zoning, aesthetic, and budget problems.
Don't Split Your Bath. Zone it.
How a shared space was divvied up into his and her spheres, then unified with a turnofthecentury treatment.
Skill Building
Sharpen your know-how with these tips for doing anything better around the house.
How to Install Bifold Doors in 8 Simple to Follow Steps
Bifold door installation can be done simply on your own without the need for a professional. Read this guide to learn the steps.
How To Create the Perfect Mudroom
Keep your home cleaner, more organized, and more functional by adding a mudroom. See our top mudroom ideas from experts.
Sharing the Master Bath Without Sacrificing Your Privacy
Your varsity soccer player wants to soak her muscles in your jetted tub, but you want to get ready for bed. We have a solution for that.
Renovating a 200-Year-Old House
A pair of city dwellers buy what they are told is a century-old homestead. But piece by piece, layer by layer, it becomes clear that the home is much older.
Fireplace Design Ideas
On a cold night, an industrial drum filled with coals is a beautiful fireplace. The trick is to create a fireplace that is art without a flame. Like these, for example.
How to Install a Beadboard Porch Ceiling
Gussy up your porch in time for outdoor entertaining with this guide to installing a beadboard porch ceiling.
Everything You Need to Know to Patch Plaster Perfectly
It may be tempting to replace old plaster, but you can preserve the beauty and integrity of your walls by following these tips to patch it.
How To Choose a Vintage Radiator
Vintage iron radiators offer comfort on a cold day and style year-round. Read our guide to choosing a vintage radiator for your home.
How To Use a Coping Saw
Discover the versatility of coping saws in our comprehensive guide. We discuss their uses, features, and more.
How To Reface Kitchen Cabinets
Our guide helps you reface your kitchen cabinets for a modern, updated look that saves time and money.
4 Half Bath Design Sketches
Almost as anachronistic as the formal dining room, the powder room is evolving. It's becoming a specialist: the home-office bath, the work-out bath, and more
Beautiful Kitchens
No other room in the house is as striking when properly designed as the kitchen. Here are some of our favorites.
S27 E18: A Red Box Becomes a Show House
Norm Abram finds specialist Joe Ferraro installing a new custom garage system. Chimney specialist Mark Schaub installs new vented gas logs in the corner fireplace of the library, as general contractor Tom Silva installs custom shoji screens from California. Wrap party.