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Vent Hoods

An essential partner to your range, these workhorses help keep your kitchen’s air clean. Here’s how to choose the right one

By LISA SIGLAG9 min

upgrades

PLANT THIS NOT THAT

18 trouble-free alternatives to popular shrubs that have earned the "invasive" label

By ANDREW KEYS7 min

COLOR IDEAS

colorful story

WHILE PUTTING THE FINAL TOUCHES ON A SEVEN-YEAR REDO, THIS OLD HOUSE'S EDITOR LEARNS TO SEE PAINT CHOICES—AND DOMESTIC HARMONY—IN A NEW LIGHT

By DEBORAH BALDWIN7 min

weekend remodel

DAY-TO-DAY TIMELINE

home center project

Make your own headboard

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12 COLOR COMBOS THAT REALLY COOK

Warm up your kitchen cabinets With a two-tone scheme

By Megan Baker4 min

salvage style

Old shutters adorn windows and more

Use these louvered or paneled wood beauties to give your home's exterior classic character, or repurpose them as rustic indoor accents

By AMYR R. HUGHES4 min

home solutions

Decoding the new paints

By PAUL HOPE3 min

before + after: kitchen

Lots more function—and charm

One less window, a wider passageway—and pro help—saved this sunny gathering spot from well-intentioned neglect

By DEBORAH BALDWIN2 min