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4 Gross-But-Weirdly-Wonderful Building Materials
Don't expect to see your regular bricks and mortar here. People are whipping up building materials out of urine and blood. No, really. Read on to be mostly amazed and a little disgusted. --Elizabeth Lilly, thisoldhouse.com
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7 Daring DIY Decor Ideas You've Never Seen Before
You know you can refinish your hardwood floors. You know you can paint. But there are dozens of small improvements you can make that pack a big punch. Here are 7 daring and unique upgrade ideas for truly adventurous DIYers. -Tabitha Sukhai, thisoldhouse.com NEW AT TOH: Upgrade Ideas From Our Favorite Bloggers
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Build A Valentine's Day Gift (Like A Boss)
When you were a kid, a handmade Valentine's Day card did the trick. Now that you're all grown up, you might find that nothing says romance quite like ditching the store-bought goods for a return to your DIY roots. Here are 6 popular This Old House Step-by-Step projects (complete with tools lists, shopping lists, and all the information you need) to help you create a truly memorable gift for your Valentine. -Tabitha Sukhai, thisoldhouse.com
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They Don't Call 'Em Ice Dams For Nothing: How Those Pretty Icicles Are Destroying Your Home
Icicles may be pretty but they can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up into your house. Here are prevention tips, fast fixes, and long-term repairs from the pros at TOH. CHECK IT! Top Snow Removal Tips
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Dumb DIY: Home Inspectors See The Darndest Things
From the latest installment of TOH's Home Inspection Nightmares (often imitated, never duplicated!) here are some of the dumbest DIY moves ever, courtesy of The ASHI Reporter
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7 Snow And Ice Houses You've Got To See To Believe
Check out some of the world's craziest frozen creations, from a massive snow castle to a functional bedroom made completely of ice
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6 Reasons To Hate The Holidays
...and none of them are "in-laws come to visit." Keep the "happy" in "happy holidays" by making sure your don't fall victim to these common (but preventable) Christmastime dangers. SEE ALL: 11 Common Holiday Hazards and How to Avoid Them
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Holiday Gift Guide: 7 New, Must-Have Tools
Every year, around holiday time, This Old House magazine editors handpick the TOH Top 100: Best New Home Products. Here are a few cool tools that would make any DIYer happy this holiday season. SEE ALL: TOH Top 100> Best New Home Products of 2013
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5 DIY Fixes You Need To Make Before Judgmental Relatives Visit For Thanksgiving
The guests are arriving any day now, but the to-do list is endless. Here are 5 simple repairs you've been putting off, but can actually finish off in less than an hour. And, go! -thisoldhouse.com
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6 Quick Fixes You Can DIY For $0
Save yourself a trip to the store and some money, too, by trying these smart work-arounds for common home-related gripes. RELATED: 35 Super-Fast DIY Fixes and Affordable Upgrades
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5 DIY Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Holiday Guests
AKA things you should "forget" to do if you want people to leave quickly or not visit at all this holiday season. SEE ALL: The Official DIY Guide to a Holiday-Ready House
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Top 10 3D Pumpkin Carvings...in The World
The TOH Pumpkin Carving Contest over at thisoldhouse.com showcased some of the best 3D, sculptural carvings we've ever seen. If they don't knock your socks off, thennn you're probably not wearing any socks. P.S. Show us your stuff by entering this year's Pumpkin Carving Contest -Tabitha Sukhai, thisoldhouse.com
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This "Wrecking Ball" Pumpkin Was Entered Into Last Year's TOH Pumpkin Carving Contest
And, boy, is it a masterpiece. Show us your pop culture pumpkin masterpieces in our 2014 Pumpkin-Carving Contest
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All The Breaking Bad Pumpkins
This Old House fans further prove their excellent taste in television by submitting all the Breaking Bad pumpkin carvings in the world into the 2013 This Old House Pumpkin Carving Contest. Here they are for your viewing pleasure. RELATED: ENTER THE 2014 PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST HERE.
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The Most Infamous American Murder Houses
Lore has it the spirits of violent crime victims remain after their corporeal existence has ended. These murder houses literally have personalities all their own. -Tabitha Sukhai, thisoldhouse.com SEE ALL: 13 American Murder Houses
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Your House Isn't Haunted. Your Pipes Just Aren't Secured Properly. (And Other Things You Can Fix To Silence Creepy Noises)
Those aren't ghosts making a racket in your home—it's just normal wear and tear taking its toll. Check out these remedies for common noises. SEE ALSO: How to Zombie-Proof Your Home
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5 Halloween DIY Projects That'll Scare The Crap Out Of Neighborhood Children
For those of you who enjoy horrifying kids to tears (high five!), here are our top Halloween DIYs to scare the socks off of poor, unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. And, make you giggle as they run screaming. Yay!-Elizabeth Lilly, thisoldhouse.comENTER NOW: Your Pumpkin Carving Could be Worth $500
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5 Fall-Upkeep DIY Musts You Really Oughta Do NOW
Not to be dramatic or anything, but if you don't take the time to fix some of this stuff now, your house could come crumbling down later. NBD. SEE ALL: 12 Easy DIY Fall Fix-Ups
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10 Ways To Give Your Ugly, New House A Dash Of Classy, Old-House Charm
You're a classy individual. So, you can appreciate the architectural interest of an amazing old house. But, you're not living without central heating and air, so you're stuck in some plain, stark, newly-constructed box. But, not for long. -Tabitha Sukhai, thisoldhouse.com Like us on Facebook, see awesome stuff like this all the time
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7 Tables You Can Build So You Can Say You Actually Built Something In Your Life
It's a known fact that people who build things are awesome. Here are some table Step-by-Step projects to help you join the ranks of awesome people building things all over the world. (Bonus: Each project takes just a few hours to complete! So you can be more awesome, faster!) -Tabitha Sukhai, thisoldhouse.com Like us on Facebook, see awesome stuff like this all the time
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