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5 Unusual Uses For Place Mats
Filed under: Crafts, Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Living Spaces, Crafts & Celebrations
Give your place mats a second life with these creative ideas.
Who knew? You can use place mats as a wall divider. Photo: Jonathon Fong Style
When I’m shopping for decor, I’m consistently drawn to the m…
Could You Get Paid to DIY?
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Small Projects, Essential Skills, Know-How
In England, two landlords are testing a system that pays tenants to do their own routine repairs. Will it catch on?
If you’re going it anyways, shouldn’t you get the cash? Photo: Getty
Ever find yourself unclogging …
Green Kitchen Countertops, 5 Different Ways
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Big Projects
It’s not just sustainably-harvested wood. The newest eco-countertops are made of everything from bamboo and junk mail.
Glass is upcycled into gorgeous countertops from EnviroGlas in a rainbow of colors. Photo: Jason Woelfel, EnviroGlas
Recycled …
Unclog a Drain: Baking Soda Vs. Drano
Filed under: Essential Skills, Know-How
If your drain is backed up, here’s how to get the water flowing.
Sure, now the home-care market is permeated with cleaning solutions. But there was a time when we relied on good ol’ fashioned elbow grease and know-how when it came to cleaning our homes….
Fix Scratches in Wood
Sometimes, the most common household items can be used in unexpected ways. Learn what you can use (that you probably already have at home) to fix scratched wood.
Orin Zebest, flickr
It’s never fun discovering that your beautiful wooden table is marred with a nasty scratch. But let’s face it: I…
Window Maintenance
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Big Projects, Living Rooms, Living Spaces
Windows feeling extra heavy? We swear they’re not gaining weight. Replace those window sashes and they’ll open and close smoothly.
Photo: Age Fotostock
Maintaining old windows takes time, but it’s is worth the effort…
How to Build a Scratching Post
Our resident expert Eric Stromer shows you how to build a scratching post.
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