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How to Install a Ceiling Fan

Thu, 07/12/2012 - 05:00

A step-by-step guide to putting in a versatile and stylish fixture

How to Lay a Cork Floor

Thu, 07/05/2012 - 05:00

An eco-friendly floor that's also easy on the feet

How to Install a Front-Entry Flagpole

Thu, 06/28/2012 - 05:00

Hanging the Stars and Stripes will give your house a nice seasonal touch of classic Americana. Here's how

How to Paint a Room

Thu, 06/21/2012 - 05:00

Give your interior a new personality in just one weekend

How to Build an Outdoor Bar Cart

Thu, 06/14/2012 - 05:00

Offer guests cocktails and brews by wheeling out this dedicated serving station

How to Build a Tool Bench

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 05:00

TOH reader Amy Paladino gets help making a tool bench for her garage from TOH general contractor Tom Silva

Weekend Remodel: How to Install Wainscoting

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 06:00

Layer stock lumber and moldings to produce this classic architectural element

How to Paint a Floor

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 06:00

Turn a worn-out wood floor into a warm cottage classic with a simple checkerboard pattern

How to Tile Around a Tub

Thu, 02/16/2012 - 06:00

Step-by-step instructions for installing wall tile around a bathtub

How to Install a Ceiling Medallion

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 06:00

Add a touch of fancy to any living space

How to Install a Soapstone Countertop

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 06:00

This traditional kitchen topper is easy for a do-it-yourselfer to install

Snow and Ice Removal

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 06:10

Buried by a blizzard? Follow our tips for digging out

How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 06:00

Change your leaky fixture in just a few hours

Create a Shaker-Style Kitchen

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 09:15

Historically influenced furnishings and handcrafted accents conceal the thoroughly modern amenities of this cooking-and-eating area

9 Surprising Sources of Radiation in Your Home

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 09:15

Sci-fi fans take note: Some of the materials and products sitting around your house could be emitting low levels of radiation right now

Weekend Remodel: How to Clad Concrete Steps in Stone

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 09:05

Overhaul your boring concrete porch with bluestone and natural-stone veneers

How to Build a Hairpin-Leg Coffee Table

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 09:05

Blending rustic wood with industrial metal, this coffee table has a high-end look—but costs less than $70 to make.

Upgrade and Save Energy with Fireplace Inserts

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 09:10

Adding an insert is a smart investment that's pure win-win—it'll keep you warm and slash your heating bills all at once

How to Replace Porch Posts

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 09:20

Find out how to remove and reinstall porch posts to refresh your entry's look

How to Make a Desk With Storage Cubbies