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A Bright, Airy Master At roughly 16 by 11 feet, the master bedroom is hardly oversize, but a vaulted ceiling and light colors make it feel spacious. Designer Denise Enright chose a soft pink inspired by the Cape sky at dusk to direct attention to the master bedroom’s vaulted ceiling. Decorative beams, finished with a transparent wood stain for a sun-bleached look, also draw the eye upward. Paint: Harwood Putty (walls), First Light (ceiling), by Benjamin Moore; Beam Finish: Sunbleached by Varathane; Bedding, Rug, Window Panels, Art: Annie Selke; Bed: Custom-built for New England Staging by Vetere Custom Woodworks The wall behind the bed is covered with a textured, muted-aqua grasscloth....

Top 5 Bathroom Scales Best Weight Capacity: EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale Best Color Options: Etekcity Digital Body Weight Bathroom Scale Best Analog Scale: Ozeri Rev Bathroom Scale Best Smart Scale: Withings Body+ Digital Wi-Fi Smart Scale Best For Fitbit Users: Fitbit Aria Air Bluetooth Digital Body Weight and BMI Smart Scale Best Weight Capacity: EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale With a wide and durable 15-by-13-inch stainless steel platform, this scale can weigh up to 550 pounds with ease....

Explore our top frisbee recommendations, compare various key features, and get your burning frisbee questions answered below. Top 5 Frisbees Most Versatile: Discraft Sport Disc Best For Nighttime: Nite Ize Light-Up Flying Disc Best Starter Option: Franklin Sports Flying Disc Best For Kids: Activ Life Kid’s Flying Rings Best For Dogs: ChuckIt! Dog Frisbee Most Versatile: Discraft Sport Disc Pros and Cons ✔ Comes in a wide range of colorways✔ Approved and used by the United States Ultimate Frisbee Championship Series✔ Maintains throwing angle over great distances ✘ Has a stamped design that varies from order to order✘ May be hard to see some of the colors in dim light...

Top 5 Wet Vacs Best For Large Tasks: Craftsman Heavy-Duty Wet/Dry Vac Best For Medium Tasks: Craftsman Portable Wet/Dry Vac Best For Small Tasks: Armor All Wet/Dry Utility Shop Vacuum Most Portable: DEWALT Cordless Vacuum Best Filtration: Vacmaster Professional Wet/Dry Vac Best For Large Tasks: Craftsman Heavy-Duty Wet/Dry Vac Pros and Cons ✔ Has a large 20-gallon tank✔ Has wheels for easy portability✔ Comes with 10 different accessories ✘ Blower port doesn’t turn off✘ Motor can be loud while in operation...

Modern Family Homeowners Joe and Rebecca Titlow are both avid renovators who look forward to working alongside the TOH team. Joe has watched nearly every episode of the TV show, while Rebecca regularly tears out pictures from TOH magazine for their renovation’s “inspiration file.” While they love living in a house that’s almost three centuries old, they hope to update it into a safer, more comfortable spot for themselves, their toddler daughter, and two dogs....

Bosch CLPK40-180 Favorite feature: Use the hammer drill/driver’s 25 clutch settings and up to 2,050 rpm to fine-tune any driving task, from tightening cabinet hardware to driving home 3-inch deck screws. Switch to the hammer function when drilling into concrete or masonry. Kit includes: Litheon-brand hammer drill/driver with ½-inch chuck, 6½-inch circular saw, reciprocating saw, flashlight, two batteries, and charger. About $500; boschtools.com Milwaukee 2690-24 Favorite feature: The Sawzall reciprocating saw in this kit is designed to increase comfort and extend the life of the gears inside the tool by reducing vibration....

Summer DIY Projects Get Started With a Fire Pit Our How to Build a Fire Pit project is certainly a reader favorite. No matter the season, DIYers love the idea of an open flame for roasting marshmallows and late-night hangouts. Just make sure you’re careful when you light up. 28 Easy Summer Weekend Projects Install an Outdoor Ceiling Fan Take a few indoor comforts with you when you go outside this season....

If this happens to you, you’ll need to take measures to fix it immediately to avoid further issues and emergencies. Get Regular Sewer Inspections The first step in how to manage a sewer backup is to not have one. Some plumbing companies offer an annual inspection program where they will scope and clean your existing drains. Among other things, grease can build up and harden in the pipes over time....

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Outdoor Room Design Ideas 1. Rustic swing Encourage guests and family members to sway on a slatted-wood porch swing. This one is hung with sturdy ropes, rather than chains, for a natural look. Make sure the rope is rated to hold at least 600 pounds, and check regularly for wear. Outdoor Kitchen Planning Guide 2. Mood lighting Candle lanterns hung from a hook in the ceiling or placed on tables or railings lend a subtle nighttime glow....

They’re also visually dynamic—adding unique shapes and textures to gardens large and small. Check out the other advantages of installing a rock garden, along with our favorite back and front yard rock landscaping ideas, below. The Benefits of Rock Landscaping Water is scarce in some parts of the United States, where drought-like conditions mean conserving water as much as possible. Enter rock landscaping. Rock gardens are so versatile that you can still achieve the yard of your dreams—whether you want a wilderness-inspired garden or a modern minimalist design—without wasting this precious resource....

1. Get Recommendations Start with your friends and family and then check in with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry for a list of members in your area. You can also talk with a building inspector, who’ll know which home renovation contractors routinely meet code requirements, says This Old House general contractor Tom Silva, or pay a visit to your local lumberyard, which sees contractors regularly and knows which ones buy quality materials and pay their bills on time....

That means you’ll want at least two plants (in 10- to 12-inch pots) per 100 square feet of space; if you’re in the middle of major renovations, aim for more plants. One tip: Be sure not to overwater, as too much soil moisture can lead to mold growth. Below are smart options you can buy at your local nursery. To learn more, pick up Wolverton’s book, “Plants: Why You Can’t Live Without Them” (Roli Books)....

Designer: Janet Lohman Design; 310-471-3955 Studying pictures of classic gardens while taking landscape-design courses at the University of California, Los Angeles, about 10 years ago, interior designer Janet Lohman found herself especially drawn to tidy, globe-shaped shrubs. She saw them in gardens in France, England, Italy, Spain, Portugal—all of Europe, it seemed, and dating back to medieval times. There were even references to their use at the beginning of the Roman Empire....

I always loved doing small projects here and there in our first home—refinishing floors, upgrading a bath—but I wanted something even more challenging, such as tackling an entire house like the one I saw on TV. I spent a year looking for just the right one. Shown: Homeowners Candice and Matthew Manning relax on the restored front porch with son Sully, daughter Noël, and dog Crisco. Before: Abandoned American Foursquare After seeing dozens of homes and driving past many more, I finally noticed this 1921 American Foursquare in Oakwood, Ohio, on my way to work....

Laminate, made of thin sheets of heat-fused paper topped with melamine plastic, gained widespread popularity after World War II, popping up everywhere: in kitchens, bathrooms, restaurants, and high-end furniture. Embraced by famed architects like Charles and Ray Eames, Joseph Eichler, and even Frank Lloyd Wright, this modern material—sleek, economical, low-maintenance—captured the very essence of the modern lifestyle of the 1950s and ’60s. Laminate is now enjoying a renaissance of sorts as a new generation rediscovers its practical virtues and fun looks....

To do its job, siding must be sun- and water-resistant, able to withstand extremes in temperature, and stay in place when the wind blows too hard. It’s a part of your house that’s relatively easy to install, and one that will eventually need to be renewed, repair or replaced, some types sooner than others. Siding also plays a big part in the overall scheme of a home’s appearance, so certain types of siding are associated with distinct architectural styles – clapboards (Federal Colonial), brick (Georgian), Shingle-style, etc....