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Home and Real Estate

Brokers Tell All: 10 Ways to Boost House Value

These projects won't cost a lot of money, but they could help you clinch a deal if you're trying to sell. PLUS, see more on Home and Real Estate:
•House-Selling Secrets of a Home Stager
•Buying and Selling Green
•How to Use Contractor Referral Sites
•FHA: Best Bet for a Home Loan Now
Do smart upgrades in 2009 … more

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Happy New Year

Get It Done in 2009

You told us your 2009 resolutions, from replacing electrical outlets to overhauling landscaping. We help you get the job done. PLUS, see more on Repairs and Easy Upgrades, including:
•12 Quick Fixes
•Green Resolutions
•47 Homeowner Skills
•1-Hour Home Improvements
Get the advice you need to upgrade your home this year … more

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finished exterior of Craftsman in Sarasota, FL

One-of-a-Kind Craftsman Remodel

One look at the dilapidated 1926 foursquare—smack in the middle of beach-condo country—sealed the deal for this couple. PLUS, more before and after Remodels, including:
•Little Ways to Save Big on a Remodel
•One-Room Redos
•D.I.Y. Bungalow Renovation
•A Kitchen Fit for Dinner-Party Prep
See a wreck redeemed… more

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Kitchen Before and After: Period look, updated function

A from-scratch kitchen with every convenience and finely crafted woodwork is a natural fit for a Craftsman-style home. PLUS, see more on Kitchen Design, including:
•Bold New Design in Existing Footprint
•How to Afford the Kitchen You Want
•Kitchen-Counter Upgrade
•9 Steps to Getting the Perfect Kitchen
See how these homeowners matched their kitchen to the rest of their house … more

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How-to Video

How To Build a Log Rack Out of a Fireplace Cover

Victorians used fireplace fronts to improve the look of their hearths off-season, but you can use them to upgrade rooms year-round. PLUS, see more Salvage projects:
•Create a Stylish Bar Cabinet
•Wire a Vintage Light Fixture
•Make a Table with Old Tile
•Make a Mirror with Recycled Trim
Get an elegant solution for storing firewood… more

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The New TOH Project House

The New York City House: Gorgeous Period Details

Wonder what's inside those beautiful city rowhouses? Here's a glimpse of a century-old Renaissance Revival—TOH TV's new project—filled with well-preserved details. PLUS, see more on the New York City House:
•NYC House Overview
•NYC House Floor Plans
•Watch the Crew at the NYC House
•See all the TOH Project Houses
Take a peek inside … more

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Snow and Ice Removal

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Nine steps to help you successfully grapple with the white stuff this winter … more

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Q: Why are there cracks in a new paint job?

The seller of my new home had all the rooms freshly painted. Now we are noticing cracks where trim meets wall and wall meets ceiling. These cracks were not present when we closed. Why did this happen and how do we fix?

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