5 Steps to Prep Your Wall Before You Paint
November 12, 2009 | Comments ()
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Protect Yourself From Unscrupulous Landlords
November 5, 2009 | Comments ()
Build It Yourself: Surfboard Storage Rack
October 30, 2009 | Comments ()
Last Minute Halloween Decorations and one Costume
October 29, 2009 | Comments ()
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Universal Kitchen Design Ideas for Seniors
October 29, 2009 | Comments ()
Pick the Right Paint Roller Nap
October 26, 2009 | Comments ()
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Removing Ants Naturally That's Safe for You and Your Family
October 26, 2009 | Comments ()
Paint Brush Bristles Make a Difference
October 22, 2009 | Comments ()
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3 Easy Lawn Care Tips
October 19, 2009 | Comments ()
Home Repair Books: An Overlooked Resource
October 14, 2009 | Comments ()
Safely Painting Vinyl Siding the Right Color
October 13, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: aluminum, exteriors, house paint, painting, steel, vinyl siding
Take This Tool Advice from Norm Abram
October 13, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: hand tools, norm abram, tool advice, tools, woodworking
Decorate for Halloween like Matthew Gray Gubler
October 13, 2009 | Comments ()
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4 Answers to Winterizing Your Home
October 9, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: dap, energy star, insulation, sealant, winterize
Tune-Up Your Heater and other Fall Maintenance Tips
September 29, 2009 | Comments ()
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When Being in the Dog House is a Good Thing
September 28, 2009 | Comments ()
Water Damage - Prevention & Drying
September 25, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: ceiling, drying, floors, prevention, water damage
DIY City Guide: Oakland & East Bay
September 25, 2009 | Comments ()
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Fall Cleaning Tips: Vacuums and Paint Disposal
September 23, 2009 | Comments ()
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Water Damage - Check for Danger
September 22, 2009 | Comments ()
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Low Water Pressure Sucks!
September 21, 2009 | Comments ()
Coping with Frustrating Fixes - When You Just Want To Quit
September 17, 2009 | Comments ()
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Shelterpop Roundup: Tools for Women, Hanging Photos and Storing Extension Cords
September 14, 2009 | Comments ()
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4 Steps to Checking Contractors References
September 13, 2009 | Comments ()
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Contractors References: Are The Feds Hunting Them?
September 11, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: construction, contractors, government, insurance, license, references
Top 21 Build-It-Yourself Projects
September 10, 2009 | Comments ()
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Contractor References: Do Their Suppliers Tolerate them?
September 10, 2009 | Comments ()
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Don't Get in a Twist, Store Your Extension Cables the Right Way
September 9, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: cables, extension cord, organize, shelterpop, storage
Contractor References: Do Their Most Recent Clients Like Them?
September 9, 2009 | Comments ()
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How To Check Your Contractors References
September 7, 2009 | Comments ()
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Fixing Your Home Improvement Relationship
September 1, 2009 | Comments ()
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Get Your Construction Permit for These Home Improvement Projects
August 17, 2009 | Comments ()
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Water Heaters, Refrigerators, Washers, can all be Recycled!!!
August 13, 2009 | Comments ()
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5 Energy Saving Tips from the Home Depot Foundation & Habitat for Humanity
August 4, 2009 | Comments ()
Keeping the Kids in Mind while Remodeling
August 3, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: children, education, laurie march, remodeling, renovation
Furniture Felt Guides Will Save Your Floors
July 8, 2009 | Comments ()
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Prep Your Home for July 4th Festivities
July 2, 2009 | Comments ()
What You Need to Know about Working with your Architect
June 25, 2009 | Comments ()
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10 Cheap Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal
June 17, 2009 | Comments ()
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It's Not Easy Being Green
June 16, 2009 | Comments ()
Protect Your Kids from Hidden Home Hazards
June 1, 2009 | Comments ()
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White Painted Roofs = Lower Energy Consumption
May 28, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: chu, energy efficient, obama, paint, roof, this old house, tom silva
House Plan Abbreviations
May 20, 2009 | Comments ()
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DIY Blunders can be Avoided by Calling in the Pros
May 18, 2009 | Comments ()
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DIY Projects to Share with Mom
May 7, 2009 | Comments ()
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Keep Insects and Bugs Out this Summer
April 13, 2009 | Comments ()
Tax Credit for New Windows
March 17, 2009 | Comments ()
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Can You Really Use a Fire Extinguisher?
February 19, 2009 | Comments ()
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Home Depot to Answer Your Questions on Twitter
February 17, 2009 | Comments ()
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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
Small Scale Renovations for $1,500
February 16, 2009 | Comments ()
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Forget Boxes, Go Recopack on Your Next Move
February 11, 2009 | Comments ()
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MultiLevel App for the iPhone and iPod Touch
February 3, 2009 | Comments ()
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Time to Do-It-Yourself
February 2, 2009 | Comments ()
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No Deals at Circuit City
January 30, 2009 | Comments ()
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Remove Black Mold Forever
January 27, 2009 | Comments ()
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Sealing Your Stone Countertop
January 26, 2009 | Comments ()
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Garbage Disposal Maintenance
January 23, 2009 | Comments ()
Create a Home Project and Renovation Binder
January 22, 2009 | Comments ()
Secrets of Using a Tape Measure
January 21, 2009 | Comments ()
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Join the Charles & Hudson Flickr Pool
January 16, 2009 | Comments ()
Display a Sense of Place
January 14, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: album covers, anne e. collins, decor, design daily
10 Home Upgrades That Really Matter
January 8, 2009 | Comments ()
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Steps to Better Insulation
January 5, 2009 | Comments ()
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50 Best Neighborhoods to Buy an Old House
December 21, 2008 | Comments ()
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Buying a Fixer-Upper
December 16, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: 1912 Bungalow, fixer-upper, houseblog, real estate, remodel, renovation
Water Your Christmas Tree
December 11, 2008 | Comments ()
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Nursery Needs: Design Inspiration
December 5, 2008 | Comments ()
5 Common Hiding Places for Black Mold
December 2, 2008 | Comments ()
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Nursery Needs: Finding the Right Space
December 1, 2008 | Comments ()
Decorating with Hanging Lights for Christmas
November 26, 2008 | Comments ()
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35 Tips for Restoring Old Houses
November 10, 2008 | Comments ()
Monday Morning Links
November 10, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: bob vila, design daily, jetson green, links
4 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Costs and Stay Warm
October 29, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: energy, heat, heater, hvac, insulation, money, thermostat, winter
Save Money and Energy by NOT Replacing Windows
October 27, 2008 | Comments ()
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Get Help Paying for Heat this Winter
October 22, 2008 | Comments ()
Low-Odor Alternative for Wood Finishing Projects
October 21, 2008 | Comments ()
Removing Dents from Unfinished Wood
October 20, 2008 | Comments ()
Job Site Thieves Run Rampant
August 28, 2008 | Comments ()
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Overcome DIY Procrastination
August 20, 2008 | Comments ()
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8 Tips for Preventing Electrical Fires
August 19, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: cords, electrical, extension cord, fire, fire safety, outlet
Flood Coverage and Preparedness
August 19, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: flood, flooding, hurricanes, insurance
Soundproof a Room Using the Cleat Drywall Method
August 18, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: drywall, howto, soundproof
The Trouble with Cockroaches
August 15, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: bugs, cockroach, exterminator, meredith clinton, pests, roaches
Itemize Your Possessions and Secure the List
August 11, 2008 | Comments ()
Make Termites Skip Your Home
August 5, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: basement, orkin, shelterrific, termites
Don't Ditch the Work Truck
August 4, 2008 | Comments ()
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20 Tips for Staging Your Kitchen for an Open House
August 4, 2008 | Comments ()
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Greatest List of Home Improvement Tips
July 30, 2008 | Comments ()
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Locating Your Property Lines
July 22, 2008 | Comments ()
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5 Don't Do-It-Yourself Projects
July 22, 2008 | Comments ()
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Easy Home Plumbing Tips
July 1, 2008 | Comments ()
Fly Your Flag the Right Way this 4th of July
June 30, 2008 | Comments ()
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You Say Cement, I Say Concrete
May 28, 2008 | Comments ()
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Silence Squeaky Stairs
May 15, 2008 | Comments ()
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Pet Hair Removal Basics
April 16, 2008 | Comments ()
How to Not Split Wood While Hand Nailing
March 28, 2008 | Comments ()
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How to Make the Right Door Decision
March 28, 2008 | Comments ()
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Attention Allergy Sufferers: Spring Has Sprung
March 24, 2008 | Comments ()
DIY Maven: Faux Stone Pavers
March 19, 2008 | Comments ()
Conserve Water While You Shower
March 7, 2008 | Comments ()
Protect Your Hearing in the Workshop
January 18, 2008 | Comments ()
Flood Prevention for Your Home
January 14, 2008 | Comments ()
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Work Glove Guidelines in the Workshop
December 14, 2007 | Comments ()
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Winterize Your Home
December 13, 2007 | 1
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Selecting a Christmas Tree: Fir, Spruce, or Pine
December 4, 2007 | Comments ()
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Make Your Cables, Cords, and Wires Disappear
November 20, 2007 | Comments ()
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The Thanksgiving Seating Chart
(don't forget the kids table)
November 19, 2007 | Comments ()
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LED Christmas Lights for the Rockefeller Tree and You
November 17, 2007 | 1
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Save Energy by Line Drying Your Clothes
November 5, 2007 | 1
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Bannister Recovery and More...
October 17, 2007 | Comments ()
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Environmental Home Improvement Tips
October 1, 2007 | Comments ()
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Home and Garden Answers from Yahoo!
September 23, 2007 | Comments ()
More Answers to Your Home Improvement and
DIY Questions
September 21, 2007 | Comments ()
Study Up on Your Home's History
September 6, 2007 | Comments ()
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10 Tips for Cutting Energy Costs
February 22, 2006 | Comments ()
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