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May 2011

May 2011

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ask this old house

weekend remodel

Install three-piece crown molding

By JENNIFER STIMPSON9 min

Building Blocks for a Perfect PATIO

By JEANNE HUBER8 min

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ask this old house

Q HOW can I make sure my window boxes are getting enough water? —ALAINA CHILDS, ANAHEIM, CALIF. A Window boxes dry out fast, so they need frequent watering, but not so much that the roots rot. Start with boxes that drain well, and fill them with a lightweight container mix; a soil-free blend of peat moss, perlite, and water-absorbing polymers is ideal.
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weekend remodel

Install three-piece crown molding

Layer stock moldings onto a box beam to create a budget-friendly custom profile

By JENNIFER STIMPSON9 min

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Building Blocks for a Perfect PATIO

The experts at This Old House give pointers on picking the right surface to suit your patio’s function, its surroundings, and your budget

By JEANNE HUBER8 min

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ALL ABOUT

Landscape lighting

Our experts explain what it takes to put your property in the best light after the sun goes down

By Jim Gorman7 min

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Living large in a small space

Seven strategies for turning a not-so-big yard into a series of beautiful, useful outdoor rooms

By Shirley Remes7 min

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landscaping

Grow fruits and veggies anywhere

With smart strategies, you can raise your own harvest in any size outdoor space

By JEANNE HUBER5 min

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TOH tv

THE ART OF THE Seamless Addition

With a smart design and careful craftsmanship, the owners of the latest TOH TV PROJECT add square footage without sacrificing their house’s modest scale or period style

By KEITH PANDOLFI5 min

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salvage style

Wood interior doors

Swap out your plain hollow-cores for vintage solid wood doors, or creatively repurpose the paneled beauties to give interiors a hit of classic style

By AMY R. HUGHES4 min

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shopping

Ceramic penny-round tile

At once classic and understated, bold and graphic, these close-set circles can pack a big impact

By DANIELLE BLUNDELL4 min

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Cover: Landscape designer: Berghoff Design Group, Scottsdale, AZ; 480-481-3433; berghoffdesign.com. Designer and stylist: Teresa Ridlon, Ridlon Interiors, Tempe, AZ; 480-730-4884; ridloninteriors.com. Pavers: (similar to shown) Roman Dominion; mutualmaterials.com.
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