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Got 60 minutes? Here are five projects you could’ve finished already
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by Colette Scanlon Ortiz
Put in a little do-it-yourself time to make hardworking areas more practical and polished
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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
Learn how to build a planter with salvaged metal tin ceilings
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
How to build a small bookcase with more than 10 square feet of shelf space
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
You don't have to start over to give your kitchen a face-lift. Here's a rundown of options for simple upgrades.
The question is why? After all, they're within reach-right in your kitchen cupboard.
A fresh coat will bring your kitchen back to life without breaking your budget.
Is refacing kitchen cabinets a viable option or a mail-marketed ripoff?
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