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This Old House October 7, 2000 Scott Gibson |
CounterPoints Everything you need to know to decide on your next countertop. |
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Backsplash Bonanza Everything you need to know about adding a tile, solid-surface or -- surprise -- even a metal or glass backsplash |
This Old House Josh Garskof |
All About Stone Countertops Nothing elevates the appearance of a kitchen like a handsome, hard-wearing slab of stone. The experts at This Old House explain how to find a quarried countertop that suits your home, your budget, and your cooking style. |
This Old House November 13, 2002 Roseann Henry |
Surfaces Steve Thomas and Norm Abram reveal the secrets of great kitchen surfaces. |
This Old House Dan DeClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Countertops What used to be just a work surface has become a design element as integral to the look of our homes as the furniture. |
This Old House Celia Kuperszmid Lehrman |
Picking a Vanity Fair Do your bathroom cabinets look as tired as you do in the morning? Here's how to rescue or replace them. |
This Old House Caitlin O'Neil |
Counter Intelligence Choosing kitchen countertops can be a challenge. One choice might be Kirkstone, which are roughly the same cost as granite or marble. Once a traditional roofing slate, it is now used on many kitchen and bathroom surfaces. |
This Old House Sal Vaglica |
All About Engineered Wood Floors It's a dead ringer for solid wood, faster to install, and less prone to moisture damage. Experts help you decide which high-tech, low-fuss boards are best for your application and style. |
This Old House Josh Garskof |
Simple Kitchen Makeovers You don't have to start over to give your kitchen a face-lift. Here's a rundown of options for simple upgrades. |
Popular Mechanics April 3, 2009 Joseph Truini |
5 Do-it-Yourself Flooring Options Flooring alternatives are explored with the drawbacks and advantages of each. |
This Old House Tom Silva |
Picking the Perfect Floor When choosing a new floor for your home, asking yourself a few key questions at the beginning can dramatically increase your satisfaction in the end... |
This Old House Joe Carter |
True Faux Thanks to the alchemy of these modern manufacturers, you can fill a house with man-made products that mimic the building basics of wood, plaster, metal, and stone. |
This Old House March 5, 2000 Joseph Truini |
Beyond the Basic Floor One of the big advantages of laminate flooring is the ability to combine a wide variety of colors and patterns. Here's how. |
This Old House Molly Lyons |
Before You Buy a Bath Sink With more materials and styles than ever, bath sinks have never looked better. Here's what you need to know before you buy. |
This Old House Sallie Brady |
Kitchen Design--Clean, Green, and Affordable The Plan: Transform a classic builder's kitchen into entertaining central. Here's how kitchen designer Sandra Fairbank pulled it off. |
This Old House Danny Lipford |
Hiring a Tiling Contractor Tile work is literally set in stone -- here's how to get your next tiling project done right the first time. |
This Old House Steve Thomas |
Materials: Roofing For most of us the roof is an afterthought -- at least until it starts to leak. Then we realize how critical that surface of our house's exterior really is... |
This Old House Amy R. Hughes |
No-Stain Stone A new stain-resistant granite allows countertops that don't require sealing. |
This Old House Katherine Moloney |
How to Choose a Pitched Roof If it's been a while since you had a home reroofed, you'll find some new products on the market, including many that suggest the look of costlier materials without the high price. |
Popular Mechanics July 2009 Harry Sawyers |
The Science of Flooring: DIY Guide Advances in flooring technology have finally leveled the field. Here's a look at past and present. |
The Motley Fool September 23, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Sometimes You Need a Pro Investors who don't have the skills, time, or confidence to manage their finances on their own would do well to seek a financial advisor. |
This Old House Josh Garskof |
Installing a New Mantel You can give your fireplace a face-lift by replacing its decorative frame. |
This Old House Amy R. Hughes |
Take It Outside An outdoor kitchen is a great gathering spot for friends and family. Here's how to design and equip one. |
This Old House Max Alexander |
Kitchen Confidential Whether you're planning a new kitchen from scratch or just making a few improvements, here's how a design pro navigates the choices -- with ideas that can work at your house, too |
This Old House Marjorie E. Gage |
The (don't get burned) Remodeling Guide A 4-phase plan for getting the kitchen you want at a price you can afford. |
This Old House Lisa Selin Davis |
Countertops With Character Available in exotic new species, wood-slab surfaces are warming up the kitchen. |
Popular Mechanics November 2009 |
How to Install a Plastic Laminate Backsplash Plastic laminate makes a great backsplash, but there are a few things to keep in mind. |
This Old House Don Vandervort |
Grand Openings The right door makes saving energy, improving security and enhancing the look of your home an open-and-shut case. |
This Old House Jeanne Huber |
In the Clear See-through exterior finishes weatherproof your wood... |
This Old House Joseph Truini |
Tiling Around a Tub Step-by-step instructions for installing wall tile around a bathtub. |
This Old House Sallie Brady |
Expand a Kitchen Without Expanding Your Home's Footprint You can ruin a small house by knocking down walls. But you can also make it more beautiful and functional. The Plan: Converting the first floor of an old house into an open, family-friendly kitchen. |
This Old House Barbara Winfield |
Kitchen Design: How to Avoid a Dozen Pitfalls Regrets? Anyone who's ever remodeled a kitchen can fess up to a few. Let this hard-earned hindsight help you steer clear of similar screw-ups. |
This Old House Elizabeth Lilly |
Tile: Timeless Versus Trendy Experts weigh in on which trends will pay off come resale time. |
Popular Mechanics February 17, 2009 |
7 Fast Fixes for Scratched, Burnt and Squeaky Floors Here are some tips for fixing floor blisters and scuffs, burnt carpet and broken ceramic floor tiles. |
Popular Mechanics July 2006 Becker & Lego |
Homeowner's Clinic How to tackle termites in your home... How to maximize protection on your roof deck... Building a cellar door for a recessed basement entry... How to make electrical rewiring more affordable... Fix cabinet doors... etc. |
This Old House Glenn Bowman |
A Soapstone Saga Perfect for counters, soapstone withstands both water and heat. Treated with mineral oil, it darkens to a glossy finish. |
Popular Mechanics February 24, 2009 |
6 Household Tips To Keep Handrails, Counters and Baseboards Together It's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you into your own home, or the cracked window that won't keep the cold out. |
This Old House John Dee |
The Art of Graining For his next trick: master refinisher John Dee transforms MDF into wood. |
This Old House Keith Pandolfi |
Natural Selections New materials and products for walls, floors, and countertops let you build healthier without sacrificing looks or performance. |
Popular Mechanics July 28, 2009 |
Easy Storage Solutions and Choosing the Best Adhesive for the Job Fixes: shaky bookshelves; wardrobe with an ancient smell; peeling cabinetry... Six adhesives and what they're best used for... |
This Old House Katelin Hill |
A Colorful Kitchen for $558 A lackluster kitchen gets a vibrant new look with updated countertops and a backsplash, plus bright blue paint. |
This Old House Scott H. Schilling |
Refresh Your Deck Bringing luster back to weather-beaten wood. |
This Old House Elaine Martin Petrowski |
Making Baths Work Finding the opportunities and avoiding the mistakes when planning a new bath |
This Old House Merle Henkenius |
Saving a Soggy Shower Wall When water seeps behind a tiled wall or tub surround in the shower, some delicate surgery can save the day. |
Popular Mechanics November 2009 Roy Berendsohn |
How to Build a Stone Garden Bench The only good way to deal with a rock, in my opinion, is to pry it out of the ground and use it to build something. That's how you get even with it -- put it to work. |
This Old House |
How to Repair Dog Damage to Wood Flooring Scratches and stains are the hallmarks of dog ownership. But you can fix the damage done -- and minimize the chance of future mishaps |
This Old House Caitlin Grogan |
Clear Winners Recycled glass tile is beautiful, affordable -- and responsible. |
This Old House Roger Cook |
Rock Solid A landscape contractor explains how to build a wall that will stand the test of time. |
AskMen.com April 22, 2003 Peter Richmond |
12 Essential Power Tools Here's a little tidbit power tool enthusiasts, like myself, keep to themselves. We hate lending out our tools. So stop asking to borrow them and get some of your own. Here is my list of essential shop tools every man should own. |
Popular Mechanics April 2006 Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solving homeowner dilemmas, from adding a second doorbell chime to finding out what those turquoise color deposits are in you water heater. |