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September 2013

September 2013

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ALL ABOUT

Vent Hoods

By LISA SIGLAG9 min

upgrades

PLANT THIS NOT THAT

By ANDREW KEYS7 min

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Ask THIS OLD HOUSE

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CABINET FIX/FALL LAWN CARE HURRICANE INSURANCE FOR PLANTS/MORE
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ALL ABOUT

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

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upgrades

PLANT THIS NOT THAT

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

By ANDREW KEYS7 min

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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

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weekend remodel

DAY-TO-DAY TIMELINE

SATURDAY Cut the countertop and make the frame (Steps 1-4). SUNDAY Assemble the pieces (Steps 5-7).
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home center project

Make your own headboard

Staircase parts are available at home centers, though you'll likely find a better selection online. For the bottom rail, use a handrail with a fillet, a thin, removable strip of wood that you'll use as a template for making holes in both rails.
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idea file

12 COLOR COMBOS THAT REALLY COOK

Warm up your kitchen cabinets With a two-tone scheme

By Megan Baker4 min

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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

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home solutions

Decoding the new paints

The latest latex formulations promise single-coat coverage, next to no VOC odor, and fast-drying results. So how do you navigate the ever-expanding choices in the paint aisle? Before tackling your next project, use these tips to brush up on your paint savvy and get the most out of every gallon.

By PAUL HOPE3 min

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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

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