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Use SIPs for an Energy Star Home: Sustainable Building Means a Favorable Construction Loan

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Preparing for a Home Inspection: Whether You're Buying or Selling a House You Need Good Information

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By: S. Elliott

Solar Window Film to Save Energy: Adhesive Treatments Lower Utility Bills and UV rays

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Green Home Building Takes Off: Sustainable Construction and Remodeling Contractors Take Note

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Home Repair Codes and Safety: Building Codes are There for Your Safety and They're the Law

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By: S. Elliott

Choosing the Right Nuts and Bolts: Understanding Hardware Differences that Tend to Cause Confusion

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By: Feature Writer Isaac M. McPhee

Glossy or Matte Paint Sheen? A Guide to Undrstanding Which Paint Finish Serves Which Purpose

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By: Feature Writer Isaac M. McPhee

Installing A Sprinkler System: Automatic Watering Systems Help Keep Grass and Plants Moist

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By: David Mills

DIY Project - Choose the Right Saw: Cutting Consrtuction Materials and Wood Using Hand and Power Tools

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Hanging a Medicine Cabinet: How to Install A Flush Mount Cabinet Like a Pro

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By: Steve Holder

Bathroom Tub & Shower Remodeling: A Contractor's Tips for Your Bathroom Makeover or Renovation

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By: Steve Holder

Bathroom Flooring Remodeling Ideas: A Contractor's Tips for Your Bathroom Makeover or Renovation

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By: Steve Holder

Bathroom Remodeling Ideas: A Contractor's Tips for Your Bathroom Makeover or Renovation

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By: Steve Holder

Hanging Objects on Walls: How to Fasten a Picture Frame (or Almost Anything Else) to a Wall

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By: Steve Holder

Use Tile Tattoos for a New Look: Revamp the Look of Bath and Kitchen Ceramic Wall Tiles.

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Understanding Home Heating Systems: Gas and Oil-Fueled Boilers, Furnaces, Ductwork and Radiators

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Types of Woodworking Glue: How to Choose the Proper Adhesive for a DIY Project

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Picking the Right Wood Finish: Consider Function and Looks With Trim, Cabinets, and Siding

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Installing a Hardwood Floor: Home Remodel with Domestic or Exotic Wood Planks to Add Warmth

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

DIY New Year's Resolutions: Plan and Organize Home Improvement and Renovation Projects

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Renovate Your Kitchen On The Cheap: How to Improve Your Home's Kitchen for Just a Few Hundred Dollars

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By: Sarah Bloch

Improve Your Kitchen: Renovate a Tired Kitchen for a Few Thousand Dollars

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By: Sarah Bloch

10 Home Improvement Mistakes: Don't Fall For These Classic Errors

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By: Sarah Bloch

How to Make a Concrete Countertop: Cement, Pigment, Gravel, and a Sealer Instantly Upgrade a Kitchen

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

How to Paint Paneling: Revive those Tired, Dated Walls in the Formal Living Room or Den

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Home Wood Frame Construction: Studs and Top and Bottom Plates are Combined to Build a Solid House

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Laminate Floor Installation Tips: Easy to Maintain and the Look of Hardwood at the Price of Carpet

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Great DIY Power Tool Gift Ideas: A Christmas Present Guide for the Woodworker or Re-modeler

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Great DIY Hand Tool Gift Ideas: A Christmas Present Guide for DIY Stocking Stuffing

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Christmas, the Holidays, and DIY: How To Combine Holiday Festivities with Routine Home Maintenance

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Surviving Home Renovation Projects: Is Your Family Prepared?

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By: Felicia A. Williams

Caulking a Bathtub: Using Silicone Caulk Like A Pro

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By: Steve Holder

Applying Acrylic Caulk Like A Pro: Caulking Techniques For the Perfect Job

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By: Steve Holder

Understanding Caulk: How to Select the Right Caulk for the Job

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By: Steve Holder

Joinery with a Dovetail Joint: Crafting Strong Corners on Drawers using a Jig, Router, or Saw

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Starter Tool Kit: Stock Your Toolbox with these Essentials for Efficient Home Repairs

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By: Feature Writer Michael Vyskocil

Choosing the Right Paint Type: Oil-Based, Water-Based Latex, Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Satin, or Flat

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Surveillance Cameras for Security: Using a Video Camera Coupled to a VCR or DVR Deters Crime at Home

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Artisans in France: Renovating French Property

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By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Wood Joinery with a Box Joint: A Strong, Simple Alternative to Dovetail Joints Using a Tablesaw Jig

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

How to Restore Antique Furniture: Bringing Your Vintage Heirloom Furnishings Back to Life

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Eight Essential Tools for the Home: Hammer, Pry Bar, Screwdriver, Saw, Utility Knife, Drivers & Tin Snip

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Hiring a Home Inspector: How to Find a Qualfied Inspector and What They Should Look For

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By: Allan Britnell

10 Old House Questions to Ask: Before Buying a Historic Home

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By: Feature Writer Mary McCarthy

3 Ways to Fix Up an Old House: Restoration, Renovation or Remodeling?

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By: Feature Writer Mary McCarthy

Repairing Drywall Seams: How to Fix Damaged Sheetrock Tape on a Wall or Ceiling

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

The Versatile Benchtop Table Saw: The most Versatile Power Tool for Ripping, Crosscutting, and Trim

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Revitalizing a Victorian Home: Renovating Your Painted Lady

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By: Feature Writer Mary McCarthy

Restoring Vintage Kitchen Cabinets: Restoration Tips and Styles of Antique Kitchen Furnishings

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Hammering a Nail: Beginner Basics

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By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Yetter

Do It Yourself Home Inspections: Red Flags Would-Be Home Buyers Should Be On the Lookout For

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By: Allan Britnell

Lead, Asbestos, and Mold: Household Toxins That Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

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By: Allan Britnell

Woodworking and Renovation Terms: A Glossary for All Beginner Handymen or Handywomen

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By: Allan Britnell

10 Must-Have Tools For The Toolbox: Ten Essential Hand Tools Every Homeowner Or DIYer Should Own

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By: Allan Britnell

Types of Screwdrivers: How to Tell a Robertson Driver From a Phillips

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By: Allan Britnell

Types of Screws: How to Tell A Drywall Screw, From a Deck Screw, From a Wood Screw...

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By: Allan Britnell

Screws for Pressure-Treated Wood: Info About Fasteners to Use With New ACQ and CA Treated Lumber

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By: Allan Britnell

Replace Your Old Thermostat: An electronic thermostat is a big improvement over an old manual one

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By: Terri Paajanen

Tools Every Homeowner Should Have: Tools to Tackle Any Basic Home Repair Project

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By: Colleen Vanderlinden

The Joy of Painting: A Beginner's Guide to Interior Painting

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By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Painting Laminate Countertops: Revive Old Laminate Countertops with a Fresh Coat of Paint

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By: Colleen Vanderlinden

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