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Modern Building Materials  
Modern Building Materials
Make your home maintenance-free with materials that are impervious to wear, resistant to rot, and...
Paint Power: Milk Paint  
Paint Power: Milk Paint
Rediscover the original “green” paint — milk paint. We’ll explain everything you need to know to add its...
Trend Proof Colors  
Trend Proof Colors
Who needs to follow the trends? Just pick one of these great paint colors, and it will never go out of style...
High-Dollar Looks From  
High-Dollar Looks From Low-Dollar Woods
High-end hardwood sure is expensive, but you can get the same great look with inexpensive wood and the...
The No-Sand Wood Floor Refinish  
The No-Sand Wood Floor Refinish
If your wood floors are looking a little worse for wear, they might not require refinishing. These products...
Paint Power: New Life for Old Cabinets  
Paint Power: New Life for Old Cabinets
You can save thousands and give your kitchen a great new look by painting the cabinets. Here’s everything...
Window Makeover: Frosted Film Decor  
Window Makeover: Frosted Film Decor
Adhesive and static cling film offer the perfect combination of decoration and privacy for windows...
Paint Power: Color-Washed Walls  
Paint Power: Color-Washed Walls
Tired of solid-color walls? Give them a mottled look with color washing, a great-looking technique that’s...
Perfect Pergola  
Perfect Pergola
This unique “eyebrow” pergola at left turns that area from one that begs to be ignored into one that demands...
Floor Painting  
Paint Power: Floor Painting
When we decided to define this entryway with a painted floor treatment, we picked a simple geometric...
Architectural Stencils  
Paint Power: Architectural Stencils
The newest stencils make an impact by mimicking molding and other architectural elements...
Patio Makeover  
Eye-Popping Patio Makeover
Unlock the potential of that drab slab in your backyard. All it takes is a staining kit, plus some great outdoor...
Paint Power: Choosing Colors  
Paint Power: Choosing Colors
Puzzled in the paint chip aisle? For many, choosing colors can be the most intimidating part of a paint project...
Marvelous Marble  
Marvelous Marble
Fortunately, with the products available today it takes minutes, not years, to learn the basics of...
Over-The-Top Window Shelves  
Over-The-Top Window Shelves
Instead of just adding drapes, blinds, or a valance, we installed unique display shelves...
Paint Power: Do It In Denim  
Paint Power: Do It In Denim
Nothing says “relaxed living” like a comfy pair of worn-in denim jeans. You can create this same laid-back look...
Turn the Tables  
Turn the Tables
Something old, something new, imagination, and a tool or two. Those few items plus a bit of paint are about all...
Garage Organization  
Garage Organization
If you think about it, the garage is really the ultimate multipurpose room. Sure, your spare bedroom...
Modern Kitchen Makeover  
Modern Kitchen Makeover
Elaborate, formal meals are occasionally prepared here. Modest meals are regularly prepared and eaten here...
Bath Makeover  
Bath Makeover
Bathrooms in new homes these days are increasingly becoming more than just functional spaces...
Deck Redo  
Deck Redo
You may think that redoing your deck is a big project. We’ve broken it down into five individual projects...
Powder-Coated Hardware  
Powder-Coated Hardware
When it comes to dressing up hinges, handles, and other hardware around the home, paint is often the choice...
Faux Wood Grain  
Faux Wood Grain
Give an old door a bold new look. This simple faux-graining technique uses paints and stains to...
Painting Ceramic Tile  
Painting Ceramic Tile
To create visual interest, we painted a section of tile behind the pedestal sink...
Raised Stenciling  
Raised Stenciling
The best way to produce a tight fit is to cut a coped joint. With this type of joint, one piece of molding is...
Metallic Glaze  
Metallic Glaze
Like all glazes, these are transluscent, which simply means they allow the color underneath to shows...
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