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5 Quick 1-Hour improvements

5 Quick 1-Hour Improvements

Got 60 minutes? Here are five projects you could’ve finished already … more

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Easy Kitchen and Bath Upgrades

by Colette Scanlon Ortiz

Put in a little do-it-yourself time to make hardworking areas more practical and polished …more

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This Old House to the Rescue!

by Alexandra Bandon

The staff of TOH, along with friends and family, put their skills to good use doing a 24-hour house transformation during an annual charity event.…more

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Building an Embossed Metal Planter

Learn how to build a planter with salvaged metal tin ceilings

Lining a Cedar Closet
Lining a Cedar Closet

The natural aroma of cedar keeps moths away and clothes smelling fresh. Lining your closet with cedar is relatively easy when you use tongue-and-groove boards

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Building a Small Bookcase

How to build a small bookcase with more than 10 square feet of shelf space

Epoxy Coating a Garage Floor
Epoxy-Coating a Garage Floor

Epoxy not only tops off the pro look of a garage but also resists oil stains, beads water, and wipes clean like a kitchen counter. Do the job in 3 days

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Simple Kitchen Makeovers

You don't have to start over to give your kitchen a face-lift. Here's a rundown of options for simple upgrades.

5 of the Best Nontoxic Cleaners You Aren't Using

The question is why? After all, they're within reach-right in your kitchen cupboard.

Painting Kitchen Cabinets

A fresh coat will bring your kitchen back to life without breaking your budget.

Reface or Replace Cabinets?

Is refacing kitchen cabinets a viable option or a mail-marketed ripoff?

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