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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.
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Finding the Right Design for Your Backyard Deck

Working on a deck? Plan ahead to avoid zoning, aesthetic, and budget problems.
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Don't Split Your Bath. Zone it.

How a shared space was divvied up into his and her spheres, then unified with a turn–of–the–century treatment.
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S27 E26: A Home Saved

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Skill Building

Sharpen your know-how with these tips for doing anything better around the house.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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S27 E25: Surface Finishes

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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.
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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.
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S27 E24: The Outside is Shaping Up, Too

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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.
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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.
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How To Use a Coping Saw

Discover the versatility of coping saws in our comprehensive guide. We discuss their uses, features, and more.
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S27 E23: Beautiful Historic Restorations

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How To Reface Kitchen Cabinets

Our guide helps you reface your kitchen cabinets for a modern, updated look that saves time and money.
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S27 E22: A Rebuilt Structure

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S27 E21: Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future

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S27 E20: Setbacks Open Up New Ideas

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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
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S27 E19: Reviving an Abandoned 1879 Rowhouse

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Beautiful Kitchens

No other room in the house is as striking when properly designed as the kitchen. Here are some of our favorites.
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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.