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Clear Choices for Windows

A buyer's guide to materials, styles and money-saving options.
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Cut the Clutter With Proper Closet Organization

Fed up with overstuffed closets? A few simple steps will put your belongings where they belong
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Outdoor Kitchens

Why run back and forth to the house when you can move everything you need outside?
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Picking Exterior House Paint

Whether you’re shopping for an exterior acrylic latex paint or an oil-based paint, you can tell a good quality paint by its can if you know what to look for.
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Deck Cleaners, Stains & Sealers

Looking for the best decking treatment? A guide to the cleaners, finishes, and techniques for making your wood deck look new again.
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The Case for Instant Additions

Prefabricated sunspaces do more than let the sun shine in. They also add living space in less time than it takes to build a traditional addition.
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How to Choose an Air Conditioner

Buying a room air conditioner: How big? How Much?
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Get More Heat from Your Fireplace and Wood Stove

Convert any fireplace or wood stove into a pellet stove
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Vinyl Siding: Selection, Cost, and Installation Tips

How to pick quality vinyl siding and the contractor who installs it.
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