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Clipped inspirations

13.11.2008 02:00

Hands-on time: Less than an hour.Total time: Add a couple of hours for paint to dry.Skill: Super easy.Project cost: Less than $12.

How do I insulate beneath a bay window?

13.11.2008 02:00

Q: How should I insulate a cold floor underneath a bay window that juts over my open front porch? I've removed all the old wood covering the underside of the floor frame, and I have a clean slate. What's the best way to preserve and seal this space so the bay window up above is warm?

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Updating a classic

23.03.2008

West Milwaukee - John O'Hare carved out a career investing in high-growth industries such as software, medical devices, biotech and drugs. Now he's putting his money on grilled cheese.

Let the sun shine in and brighten your living space

23.03.2008

Sunshine streaming into a bathroom is enhanced by shiny surfaces like porcelain and hardwood.Spring is here and that can only mean one thing...two more months of winter. No, what it really signifies is the return of the sun, and just in time.

Advice to the Childless: Easter eggs for adults

23.03.2008

I'm extremely behind on phone calls and e-mails. In some cases, years behind. This has become so awkward that it occurred to me today that I could start telling people I lost their number in a house fire.

Plank flooring for any budget

23.03.2008

As I approach the cusp of middle age the closest I've come to having any design allegiance is that my furniture is the same stuff I had in University, placing me in the Early Student school of décor.

Accessories for the garden

23.03.2008

Spring is supposed to arrive in March, but for most gardeners in cold climates it's like another bad romance. There is the flirtation of those 10C days and then the dreaded cold shoulder, when a snowstorm smacks down all romantic notions of an early gardening season.

Contemporary beaded throw

23.03.2008

Hands-on time: Approximately 9 to 12 hours (I recommend doing this project in a few sittings).Skill: Moderate.Cost estimate: $15 and up per throw, depending on the cost of the beads (Cost of throw not included, may vary).

Ultimate Fighting allies with brewer

02.03.2008

St. Louis - Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. and Ultimate Fighting Championship have unveiled an advertising alliance that marks a coming-of-age endorsement for a sport that Sen. John McCain once derided as "human cockfighting.

Group to sue Miller over novelty drinks

29.02.2008

An activist group plans to sue Miller Brewing Co. and Anheuser-Busch Cos. over their production and marketing of caffeinated alcohol drinks.

A better base for ceramic tiles

28.02.2008

Some home improvement blunders can be fixed pretty well after the fact, and then there's the case of ceramic tiles gone bad. This is the classic example of how you've got to start something correctly from square one if you want trouble-free performance.

Readers share home-repair woes

28.02.2008

Whenever I'm in an airport people stop me and tell me stories about their home repairs. Maybe they need to clear their consciences prior to boarding. Or maybe they're fleeing the country after a bad plumbing experience.

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