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A Kitchen to Live In
A true "family room" emerges from a practical budget and a taste for simplicity.
Does Fiberglass Still Make Sense?
Maybe, but other types of insulation offer installation advantages that make them more reliable.
Preparing to Paint after Wallpaper
Drywall pro Myron Ferguson gives advice on how to get walls ready to paint if there's damage and glue left behind after stripping wallpaper.
Customizing caulk colors
Here’s a tip for matching caulking color to plastic laminates or other counter surfaces. While caulk is becoming available in more colors, they aren’t always the colors that I need.…
Farmhouse Fusion
Three building systems, each with its own advantages, combine to create a traditional-looking Washington home.
Wood-grain stain on painted doors
Q: How can I put a wood-grain finish on interior, six-panel hardboard doors that are primed white? Peter Furlani, Albany, NY A: Johannes Boonstra, a technical advisor for Akzo Coatings,…
Painting lots of doors all at once
An overwhelming amount of doors doesn't necessarily mean an overwhelming amount of time.
Big-Magnet Uses
One day after painting the front of a house for eight hours, I looked at my painfully cramped hand and started thinking about alternative ways to hold a paint can.…
A Primer on PVC Pipe
It's easy to work with, but you've still got to choose the right fittings and follow some basic rules.
Upgrading to a Tile Shower
Learn from a pro tilesetter how to remove an old bathtub and replace it with a custom tile shower.

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