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Extreme Curb Appeal, Part 2: Can (or should) Vinyl Siding Become Brick?
March 17, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: brick siding, cost, curb appeal, pros and cons, research, vinyl siding
Extreme Curb Appeal, Part 1: Changing the Exterior of Your Home
March 15, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: brick siding, curb appeal, exteriors, series, vinyl siding
Build Your Own Patio Planter from Wood or Concrete
March 12, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: patio planter, planter, planters
Pavestone Walkways Lead to Private Nooks
March 10, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: landscaping, pathway, pavestone
Create Easy Home Access with a Wooden Ramp
March 4, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: deck material, entrance, front porch, ramp, universal design
Water Logged? 5 Steps to Proper Lawn Drainage
February 23, 2010 | Comments ()
5 Ways to Make Shade: Covered Decks and Patios for the Sun Shy
February 23, 2010 | Comments ()
Bamboozled? Turn Excess Cuttings into an Ornamental Border
February 22, 2010 | Comments ()
Protect Your Home's Gutters with GutterMonster
February 22, 2010 | Comments ()
Use Wasted Space: Install your Shed on a Slope
February 19, 2010 | Comments ()
Streamlining: Stylish Trailer Storage
February 15, 2010 | Comments ()
How To Install a Retaining Wall (So It Won't Fall Over)
February 5, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: erosion, retaining wall, yard
Backyard Courts and Surfaces from SnapSports
January 31, 2010 | Comments ()
Carmix - Your Personal Concrete Mixer Truck
January 29, 2010 | Comments ()
Hot Edge Prevents Icicles and Ice Dams
January 29, 2010 | Comments ()
5 House Siding Options Explained
January 5, 2010 | Comments ()
Taking Down Christmas Lights Safely
December 28, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: christmas lights, cords, ladders, safety
Starting a Lawn? Think Low-Water & Weed Resistant
December 28, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: carly zinderman, grass, lawn care, weeds
Prepping for the Blizzard of 2009
December 18, 2009 | Comments ()
Repointing Old Brick Using Lime Mortar
December 18, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: brick, lime mortar, repointing brick, wall
A Day with Habitat for Humanity - Recap
December 12, 2009 | Comments ()
Spending the Day With Habitat for Humanity
December 11, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: habitat for humanity, holidays, los angeles, volunteer
8 Simple Safety Tips for Hanging Christmas Lights
December 10, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: christmas lights, decorate, hanging lights, lights, safety
Check the Frost Line Before Digging Footings
December 9, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: decks, digging, footings, frost line
Best Christmas House Decoration Ever
December 8, 2009 | Comments ()
5 Ways to Survive the First Snowstorm of the Season
December 7, 2009 | Comments ()
A Brush with Kindness in Los Angeles
December 7, 2009 | Comments ()
Christmas Tree Rental Lets a Tree Keep on Giving
December 3, 2009 | Comments ()
Remove Ivy and Vines for the Health of Your Home
December 2, 2009 | Comments ()
Backyard Deck Swallows Tree
November 23, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: backyard, deck, design, designer, thom faulders
500 Square Foot Oasis in a Montana Forest
November 20, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: cabin, forest, montana, small house, tim cahill
Tips to Remove Lead Paint Safely
November 20, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: lead paint, paint, removal, safety, tips
4 Skills You Must Teach Your Kids: Build a Fence
November 20, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: build, deren monday, fence, skills
Melt Snow Without Damaging Your Walkway from Salt
November 13, 2009 | Comments ()
Bring Mid-Century Flair to Your Front Door
November 6, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: bungalow, crestview doors, design, diy, doors, mid-century, modern, ranch
Remodel Your Sun Room with Easy Updates
November 2, 2009 | Comments ()
Build It Yourself: Surfboard Storage Rack
October 30, 2009 | Comments ()
Hang Holiday String Lights sans Headaches
October 20, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: christmas, decorate, halloween, holiday lights, string lights
3 Easy Lawn Care Tips
October 19, 2009 | Comments ()
Safely Painting Vinyl Siding the Right Color
October 13, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: aluminum, exteriors, house paint, painting, steel, vinyl siding
Kelly Giard - Clean Air Lawn Care
October 12, 2009 | Comments ()
Tune-Up Your Heater and other Fall Maintenance Tips
September 29, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: fall maintenance, heat, heater, hvac, kiplinger, thermostat, tips
Make Your Own Candles or go with Candle Sleeves
September 28, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: bulbs, candle cover, candle sleeve, candles, kaarskoker, lantern, lighting
Solar Tiles are Replacing Panels and Look Much Better
September 28, 2009 | Comments ()
Considering Wind Energy? Read on for the Facts
September 23, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: alternative energy, oldhouseweb, solar, wind energy
Enter the TOH Pumpkin Carving Contest
September 22, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: contest, halloween, pumpkin carving, this old house
Top Chef Doesn't Do BBQ
September 18, 2009 | Comments ()
Home Depot Welcomes Martha Stewart and her Patio Sets and Organizing Bins
September 14, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: decor, furniture, home depot, martha stewart, organizing, outdoor furniture, patio sets, tools
Top 21 Build-It-Yourself Projects
September 10, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: build it yourself, diy, projects, weekend project
Has Your Deck Become a Nightmare?
August 31, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: deck, deck material, fine homebuilding, ipe, synthetic, wood
Redesigns Matter to ELLEDecor & Metropolitan Home
August 26, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: decor, decorate, design, elledecor, metropolitan home, pointclickhome, website
Pamper Yourself with these Outdoor Showers
August 25, 2009 | Comments ()
Maintain a Green Lawn or the Grass Nazi Will Get You
August 16, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: environment, grass nazi, lawn, penn & teller
The Time is Now for Artificial Lawn
August 6, 2009 | Comments ()
Gettin' Dirty in the Yard
July 29, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: landscape, lawn, sod, water conservation, yard
Vertical Green Walls by Patrick Blanc
July 6, 2009 | Comments ()
Prep Your Home for July 4th Festivities
July 2, 2009 | Comments ()
Roof Gardens Galore
June 25, 2009 | Comments ()
Build-It-Yourself: Wood Patio Planter
June 19, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: danny lipford, flowers, garden, patio planter, yard
10 Cheap Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal
June 17, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: cheap, curb appeal, landscape, real estate, shopsmart, tips
Flower Planters from Paper Stands
June 9, 2009 | Comments ()
Handy Home Improvement iPhone Apps
June 8, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: apps, benjamin moore, consumer reports, gardening, iphone, landscape, paint, sherwin-williams
It's Pool Party Time
April 24, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: backyard, deck, maintenance, pools, swimming pool
Keep Insects and Bugs Out this Summer
April 13, 2009 | Comments ()
The All-New Illustrated Guide to Gardening
April 3, 2009 | Comments ()
Setup Your own Water Supply with a Rain Barrel
March 18, 2009 | Comments ()
Nothing Runs Like a John Deere Giveaway
March 4, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: diy, giveaway, hat, john deere, lawn care
Home Decor Trends for 2009
February 17, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: 2009, chic, decor, design trends, home accents, pointclickhome
What to Do with Rainwater Drainage and Runoff
February 16, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: california, drainage, drains, erosion, permeable concrete, rainwater, runoff
Outdoor Deck Materials
January 14, 2009 | Comments ()
Dog Urine and Your Lawn
December 9, 2008 | Comments ()
Decorating with Hanging Lights for Christmas
November 26, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: christmas lights, hanging lights, holiday, ladder, roof, safety
Winterize a Swimming Pool
November 25, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: garden, monkeysee, swimming pool, videos, winterize
Gutter Repair and Installation
November 17, 2008 | Comments ()
Beautify Your Patio Bench
September 26, 2008 | Comments ()
Lancaster Conservatories and Sunrooms
September 23, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: addition, backyard, conservatory, diy, greenhouse, lancaster conservatories, outdoor, remodel, sunroom
How To Board Up Your Windows Preparing for a Storm
September 11, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: houston, hurricane, preparation, storm, texas, this old house
Green Building a Garden Shed
August 21, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: garden shed, green building, houseblog, reuse, shed
Fix Those Potholes Yourself
August 13, 2008 | Comments ()
Locating Your Property Lines
July 22, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: danny lipford, property lines, surveyor
Build It Yourself: Sign Table
July 18, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: instructables, outdoor furniture, sign, table
Are Shingle Warranties Relevant?
July 11, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: roof shingles, roofing, warranties
Cedar Siding Shingles
July 9, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: cedar shingles, exteriors, paint, siding, stains, wood siding
Fly Your Flag the Right Way this 4th of July
June 30, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: 4th of july, decor, flags, holiday, us flag
Drywell Rebuild with the Help of Oakum
May 28, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: chicago, drywell, gutters, rain barrel
Efflorescence: The Chalky Stuff on your Concrete
May 27, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: cement, concrete, driveway, efflorescence, salt petering, sidewalk
Build It Yourself: Outdoor Shower
May 20, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: meredith clinton, outdoor shower, pool, shower
Drainage Solution: Pervious Concrete
April 21, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: construction, drainage, green building, pervious concrete, water
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