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Rug expert Steve Boodakian walks you through the world of Oriental carpets

Landscape designer Stephanie Hubbard picks the proper plants for Billerica's tough New England climate.

Can't find a wall stud when hanging a picture or a shelf? You can attach anything to hollow walls if you use the right fastener

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

Interior design experts help the Silvas tackle the daunting "blank sheet" challenge of replacing all they lost in the fire

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

Learn more about window technology that claims to combine the best of both wood and vinyl.

Bringing a dull, worn-out hardwood floor finish back to life is easier than you think.

The right blinds, shades or shutters will provide privacy, control light and spiff up a room.

Screened porches don't have to be ordinary.

When it comes to buying wall-to-wall carpeting, here’s how to choose and install a quality carpet.

In Billerica, media systems expert Mitch Klein explores electronics package possibilities.

While a common maintenance task, caulking takes some skill and an understanding of which type to use. Read on to learn how to use a caulk gun, how to remove caulk and the best tools to assist application and removal.

Designing a detached garage can be a challenge.

Squeaky floors driving you crazy? These easy, surefire fixes will silence noisy hardwood and carpeted floors.

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.

A new generation of fiber-cement shingles and siding is changing our idea of home.

Take this crash course to find out if you have the coverage you need before you need it.

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

Dr. Geoffrey Brown determines the extent of the soil contamination around the Billerica house and gives tips on how leaks can be prevented.

Replace water-damaged siding with fiber cement

Linoleum makes a comeback and proves it's not what you think.

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

Prefinished plywood goes down fast —and lasts.

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.