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Build Your Own Bed

This rustic-style bed is a new piece of furniture I made from some very old materials. By Matt Weber My grandmother owns a house built

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How to Build a TV Shelf

Here’s an easy-to-make accessory shelf for a wall-mount television. By Matt Weber If you have a free afternoon, a couple of shelf brackets and some

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DIY Home Inspection

Discover small problems before they get big. The purpose of a home inspection is to examine the inside and outside of a home, including the

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Holiday Gift Guide

This holiday season, give a gift that keeps on giving—one that can be used on many home projects yet to come. Stuff your stockings with

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Older Windows: Repair or Replace?

New windows offer some big advantages for homeowners. Replacement units offer smooth operation, tasteful decorative options, more energy efficiency and less routine maintenance. The problem

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Build Your Own Patio

A step-by-step look at building a brick paver patio. Winner of the 2007 Golden Hammer Award in the Internet category from the National Association of Home & Workshop Writers.

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Install a Whole House Fan

  Summertime means hot temperatures and even hotter houses. Many homes, particularly those with western exposures and little shade, absorb the sun’s heat during the

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All Hands on Deck

A beautiful wood deck can contribute directly to your home’s value and to your family’s quality of life, and whether the deck is 200 square feet or 2,000 square feet, many people are passionately proud of their decks.

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Hot Product

Maze STORMGUARD® Nails

Maze STORMGUARD® nails are double hot dipped galvanized and have a thick coating of zinc for maximum corrosion-resistance. All Maze STORMGUARD® Nails meet and exceed the ASTM A 153 specification for hot-dip galvanizing. Maze manufactures quality double hot-dipped nails for fiber cement siding, cedar and redwood siding, roofing, cedar shakes and shingles, PVC trim products, […]

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