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remodeled kitchen from the Newton Centre, MA TV project

A Small Remodel to Create All the Right Rooms

At TOH TV's latest project house, minor floor plan tweaks and a modest addition gave a family of four new places to gather, play, and spend quiet time. … more

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Q: The I-joists in my two-year-old house don’t seem very strong. When I use the treadmill in one bedroom, the floor flexes so much that all the dresser drawers open by themselves. How can I fix this? —Tom Deiters, Cartersville, GA.

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"If you've got pets, sealed terra-cotta floor tiles are a great choice. They're tough, and any scratches seem like part of the natural, handmade look."
— Susan Creacy, homeowner, Lexington, Ky.

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