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Rooms With a View

Take your creature comforts outside with these Outdoor Kitchen and Outdoor Room ideas. PLUS, more on out-of-doors living, including: •Transform Your Outdoor Space
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Porch Design Solution
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Building an Easel

Use your DIY skills to bring joy to your family. Foster your kids' inner creativity by building an easel with them. PLUS, see more Family Projects, including:
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Building a Step Stool
Building a Toolbox
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Put Safety First: 14 Universal Design Tips

Find out how to make your home more safe, accessible—and valuable. PLUS, see more Home Safety ideas:
Make a Powder Room a Wheelchair-Accessible Bath
Choosing Universal-Design Bath Fixtures
How to Build a Fireproof Home
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Deck Check

More decks are collapsing or falling apart; use our six-point inspection plan to make sure yours isn't one. PLUS, more Deck advice, including:
Building a Small Deck
Spruce Up Your Deck
High-Tech Decks
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Powerwashing a Walkway

Get your dingy brick walkway looking like new this weekend. PLUS, more outdoor Spring Upkeep, including:
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Repairing Rotted Trim with Epoxy
Renewing Concrete Surfaces
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Mother's Day Special

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Kitchen-Drawer Essentials

They say a woman's work is never done; make mom's life easier with these kitchen-drawer tools. PLUS, more ideas mom would enjoy, including:
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Best Tools For Mom
Hardware to Wear
Smart Home Gifts and Gadgets
Green Gift Guide
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Family Projects

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Building a Soccer Goal

Make your own backyard sports equipment, with instructions for parents and kids. PLUS, see more Family Projects:
Building Stilts
Building a Sandbox
Building an Easel
Constructing Wall Cubbies
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