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How to Install a Plastic Laminate Backsplash Plastic laminate makes a great backsplash, but there are a few things to keep in mind. |
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February 10, 2009 |
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The Facts On Faucets How to tell well-made sink, tub and shower fittings from the polished pretenders. |
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October 2003
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Painting Kitchen Cabinets Every kitchen eventually reaches the point at which it looks worn-out. That's the time to take stock of your options. Everyone is well aware that kitchen remodeling is costly and inconvenient. However, a simple and low-cost alternative is to paint the cabinets. |
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How to Caulk Your Bathtub Neatly: DIY Home Clean caulking comes down to three things: the position of the caulk gun, the speed that you move the gun and the opening that you cut in the end of the tube. |
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Sharing the Master Bath Without Sacrificing Your Privacy Your varsity soccer player wants to soak her muscles in your jetted tub, but you want to get ready for bed. Here's a Solomon-like solution for that. |
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April 7, 2009 |
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The Bonus Bath Advice on how to add another wash-up-and-shower space -- without actually adding on. |
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New Bath on a Budget It is possible to get a new bathroom for under the national average by making cosmetic changes and shopping carefully. |
