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Winter Prep

The Best Space Heaters

When used safely, a space heater lets you keep a small area toasty without having to make the rest of the house feel like a sauna. PLUS, see more on Heating, including:
•All About Space Heaters
•Stylish Radiators
•How to Heat a Cold Room
•Warming a Room with Insulation
Here are the ins and outs of the latest models… more

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Remodels

Before and after of a Cape Cod remodeled into a more comfortable home

Before & After Cape Cod

See how these homeowners transformed a stuck-in-time 1950s Cape Cod into a comfortable home for today. PLUS, see more on Remodels:
•One-Room Redo's
•Eco-Smart Cape Cod Reno
•This Old Houseboat
•Frat House Rehab
These homeowners searched for the ideal wreck to redo … more

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Green House and Home

photo of eco-friendly tiles made from recycled material

9 Green Products You Should Know About

Save the earth and your budget with these noteworthy eco-friendly products. PLUS, see more Green products:
• 25 Healthy Home Products
• Green Gift Guide
• Buy This Product, Save the World
• More Green Products
Upgrade your home with these items that are gentle on the environment … more

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Medicine Cabinets with More

You asked for it: medicine cabinets with built-in extras that resolve everyday issues. PLUS, see more on Bathroom Design, including:
•Install a Medicine Cabinet
•Bath Space Savers
•Bath Storage
•Bath Vanity Revamp
Solve your bath organization issues; just look behind the mirror … more

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How-to Video

How to Replace an Old Faucet

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows the proper way to replace an old kitchen faucet. PLUS, see more on Kitchen Sinks and Faucets, including:
•Install a Kitchen Sink
•Install a Water Filter
•Repair a Garbage Disposer
•Fix a Kitchen Sink Sprayer
Install a new faucet yourself in an hour … more

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Holiday Feature

Stovetop Fire Safety

Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for kitchen fires. Learn how to protect yourself, your guests, and your property during the bustling holiday season. PLUS, see more on Thanksgiving, including:
•Best New Cooktops
•Wall Ovens
•Our Favorite Dining Areas
•Holiday Quick Fixes
Cook safely this Thanksgiving… more

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Weekend Project

How to Paint a Color Wash

Now you can mimic walls created long before the paint roller came along. PLUS, see more on Painting, including:
•Color Wash Designs
•Decorative Technique: Strie
•Decorative Technique: Two-Tone Patina
•Decorative Technique: Damask
Add personality to your walls in one weekend … more

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Open Question

Q: Why's my new toilet leaking?

I just installed two new chair-height toilets and one of them is dripping around the base bolts. I tried tightening and replacing, but it's still leaking. The other toilet is fine. What do I do?

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