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Personalize Your Front Door With Paint Colors

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:00
Ready for more interesting hues than hunter green, colonial red, and basic black? Our color expert offers 17 energizing paint picks to refresh your entrance

A Light-Filled and Detail-Rich Colonial Remodel

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:00
Chunky moldings, wide-plank floorboards, beadboard ceilings—and numerous places to stash toys: Here's how this Colonial-style house blends updated classic details and family-friendly comfort

Building on a Colonial-Era American Original

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:00
The Bedford House, after: How the TOH crew used smart design and some clever handcrafted touches to turn a Revolutionary War-era relic into a 21st-century homestead

Anatomy of a Modern Vintage Kitchen

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:00
Learn pros' tricks for creating an open-plan, multipurpose space with just the right dose of old-fashioned charm

Weekend Remodel: How to Clad Concrete Steps in Stone

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:00
Overhaul your boring concrete porch with bluestone and natural-stone veneers

cut lawn off from chemicals

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:00
Cut your lawn off from the chemicals cold turkey, and get things running again—naturally.—Organic Lawn Tips

An 18th-Century Starter House Saved From Ruin

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 11:00
This crumbling Colonial cottage wasn't built to last forever. But one determined homeowner has made it his mission to see that it will

From Unused Space to a Home Office Full of Smart Storage

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 11:00
The creative redesign of a dysfunctional entry area yields welcoming built-in nooks for books and a desk, plus an ingenious box-within-a-box powder room

Colorful Small Appliances

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 11:00
In shades such as tangerine and teal, these kitchen staples are so cheery, you'll want to leave them on the countertop for all to see

15 Ways Your Home Can Make You Infertile

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 11:00
Doctors can't explain what's wrong for about 10 percent of couples who can't conceive, and some experts suspect the culprit is where you'd least expect: in the home

Beautify Your Home With Crown Molding and Other Trim Upgrades

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 11:00
Add character to plain rooms with crown molding, baseboards, wainscoting, and more architectural details

How to Rewire a Vintage Entry Lantern

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:00
Hung in a front entry or a cozy corner indoors, these pendant-style fixtures cast a soft ambient light that's both charming and inviting

Read This Before You Remodel a Kitchen

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:00
Don't visit a showroom or meet with a pro without our expert advice on creating the cook space you've always coveted

Period Perfect Details at Any Price

Sun, 01/29/2012 - 11:00
12 splurge-worthy reproduction pieces for a vintage look, plus their wallet-wise counterparts. Invest in the best or get the look for less? The choice is yours

Create a Shaker-Style Kitchen

Sun, 01/29/2012 - 11:00
Historically influenced furnishings and handcrafted accents conceal the thoroughly modern amenities of this cooking-and-eating area

27 Ideas for a Fully Loaded Laundry Room

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:00
Efficient wash-and-dry centers designate a place for each step of the laundry process, from sorting to folding

Photoshop Redo: Buffing Up a Neo-Colonial

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:00
A new porch gives purpose and proportion to lanky columns, while new colors boost style

How to Get Rid of Ice Dams

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 11:05
Icicles may be pretty but they can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up into your house. Here are prevention tips, fast fixes, and long-term repairs from the pros at TOH

How to Build a Hairpin-Leg Coffee Table

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:00
Blending rustic wood with industrial metal, this coffee table has a high-end look—but costs less than $70 to make.

Home Inspection Nightmares XXVI

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:00
Moss, mold, and dead mice—plus more gruesome discoveries made by house inspectors, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter
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