Home Improvement
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A tweak - not a teardown - for that just-right houseAug 27, 2017 6:00 am - Across the Washington, D.C., area, modest Cape Cods and Colonials are routinely demolished to make way for supersized houses. But there are exceptions to this market tre...
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Designing with Light explores role of lighting in architectureAug 26, 2017 6:00 am - For architects and designers, light is a dynamic and ephemeral tool that shapes spaces like no other. Frank Lloyd Wright called light the "beautifier of buildings." The ...
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Five ways to make homes saferAug 25, 2017 6:00 am - Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Falls account for the largest percentage of h...
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Garage makeover winner gets items up and off her new floorAug 20, 2017 6:00 am - Garage makeover winner gets storage items up and off her new polymer floor
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Five reasons you will want a sunroomAug 18, 2017 12:00 am - A sunroom allows you to experience the outdoors 365 days a year from the comfort of your own home. "People decide to build sunrooms because it's a unique room for a ho...
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For a small bathroom lacking storage space, think verticallyAug 12, 2017 7:00 am - For a small bathroom lacking storage space, think vertically
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Millwork can add appeal and a classic feelAug 12, 2017 6:00 am - Homeowners are discovering that architectural accents can go a long way toward improving both the look and value of their homes. When renovating a space, the term "millw...
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How to update your home for a quick saleAug 08, 2017 11:00 pm - How to update your home for a quick sale
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Solar cooker is a fun toolAug 06, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I want a solar cooker to help keep my kitchen cooler and save energy. It would also help in case of a power outage or emergency. Can I make one that really works or s...
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No closet? With a little creativity, you can make up for the lack of storage space.Aug 04, 2017 6:00 am - A bedroom without a closet doesn't have to be a deal-breaker, but it can pose a major design challenge if you love and have a lot of clothing. Fortunately, there are man...