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How They Pulled It Off: A Hot Tub Built Into a Boulder
The finishing touch on Tyler Quinn’s Joshua Tree build? A restorative oasis built with sweat equity and determination.
How They Pulled It Off: A Door Disguised as a Life-Size Lite-Brite
Architect Eric Rothfeder’s solution for hiding a home’s unsightly mechanicals? Add an entrance that looks like a beloved...
Stumped on What Hue to Paint Your Boring White Walls? You Might Need a Color Consultant
Not quite an interior designer but more skilled than your average hardware store employee, these experts use theory to guide you...
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Read This Before You Cut Down That Tree in Your Yard
Put the chainsaw down, back away from the foliage, and look up your local arborist.
It’s Probably Time to Clean Your Gutters
Yes, it's a task that you dread, but avoiding it could spell potential disaster for your roof.
How to Babyproof Your House Without Making It Hideous
Babies are wonderful, but the stuff that you need to keep them safe, less so. Here's how to do it without compromising your style.