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Yard Work

Landscape designer Stephanie Hubbard picks the proper plants for Billerica's tough New England climate.
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Choosing the Proper Fastener: A Comprehensive Guide

With the right fastener, you can hang anything on your walls. Find out the best fasteners to use for different walls and projects.
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Gone to (hydro) Seed

Lawn man Robert Sparkes gives you the low down on the newest way to grow grass.
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An Inside Job

Interior design experts help the Silvas tackle the daunting "blank sheet" challenge of replacing all they lost in the fire
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Lots of Groundwork Goes into the Best Rock Walls

Landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to build a wall that will stand up to almost anything thrown at it.
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Building a Better Window

Learn more about window technology that claims to combine the best of both wood and vinyl.
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Hardwood Floor Refinishing School: A Comprehensive Guide

Our guide walks you through your options for refinishing hardwood floors, including how to screen and sand.
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The Benefits of Blinds

The right blinds, shades or shutters will provide privacy, control light and spiff up a room.
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Screening Rooms: The Ultimate Guide to Indoor-Outdoor Living

Discover inspiring screening room ideas and expert tips for creating your ultimate indoor-outdoor living space.
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How to Choose Carpet: Durability, Weight, and Style

Looking to update your carpet? Read our guide for selecting the best quality carpet, including the right padding, fibers, and installation.
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Home Show

In Billerica, media systems expert Mitch Klein explores electronics package possibilities.
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How To Lay Down a Perfect Bead of Caulk for Your Projects

Learn how to use a caulk gun, which type of caulk to use for different projects, and the best tools to assist application and removal.
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Designing a detached garage can be a challenge.
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How To Fix Squeaky Floors

These easy fixes will help you silence squeaky hardwood and carpeted floors.
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Great Slate

One of the Billerica project's winners is a synthetic slate roof shingle. It looks real but is lighter, easier to install and less expensive.
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Choosing Sides

A new generation of fiber-cement shingles and siding is changing our idea of home.
The Billerica house project, which was damaged by a fire before the TOH crew renovated it in 1999.

Homeowners Insurance 101

Read up on the basics of homeowners insurance to find out whether you have the coverage you need before you need it.
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A Solid Frame

Tom Silva explains how good building practices not only make your house's structure sound but help everything last longer and work better.
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Spoiled Soil

Dr. Geoffrey Brown determines the extent of the soil contamination around the Billerica house and gives tips on how leaks can be prevented.
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How To Repair Water-Damaged Siding

Learn the steps to fix water-damaged siding. Discover how to identify issues, replace boards, and prevent future damage.
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Working With Linoleum Flooring

Linoleum makes a comeback and proves its not what you think. This article explains everything you need to know about linoleum floors.

How to Escape a Fire

Keep your family safe with these safety tips for escaping a fire.
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The Watertown House

The show kicked off its 20th anniversary with the renovation of a sprawling 1886 Queen Anne-style Victorian in the Boston suburb of Watertown, Massachusetts.
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Replacing Balusters

Replacing snaggletoothed spindles restores a staircase's dignity.
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

From knowing how to prep to finding the best paint for cabinets, here’s some helpful advice on bringing your kitchen back to life without breaking your budget.