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Would You Live in a Knitted House?

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 23rd 2009

Inspired by fellow knitter Margaret Wertheim's recent TED discussion on crocheting the coral reef, Pokorny set out to complete a lofty goal: the creation of a 100% self-supporting, hand-felted yurt (portable, felt-covered, wood lattice-framed dwelling structure).

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All About Roof Shingles

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Nov 18th 2009

A good quality roof can provide extra warmth in the winter, general protection from the elements and also prevent major damage to your home from moisture seepage (like the dreaded "m" word -- mold). So, what kinds of roofing are out there? Let's examine some of the more popular materials used for today's roof.

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Timeless Housewarming Gifts

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Nov 18th 2009

Timeless gifts work for just about everyone and never go out of style

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How To: Winterize Your Doors and Windows

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 16th 2009

Preparing your home for the cooler months is an easy process that can be done whenever you have some down time. Doors and windows are the primary culprits for heat loss so its best to start there. It's easier to wait until the weather cools so you can feel if there are any drafts before making changes or sealing and applying weather stripping.

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Joe Montana Selling His Tuscan-Style Villa for $49 Million

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Nov 12th 2009

Joe Montana is selling his Sonoma house for $49 million.

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All About the Shotgun House

by Josie Swindler, Posted Nov 12th 2009

A shotgun house is so named because you can stand at the front door, fire a shotgun and see your slug fly straight through the house and out the back door. Shotgun houses are generally under 12 feet wide and have three to five rooms in a row, starting with a living room, with bedrooms in the middle and ending with a kitchen at the back.

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All About McMansions

by Josie Swindler, Posted Nov 11th 2009

McMansions are very large homes with disparate architectural elements.

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Child Proofing Your Stairway

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 11th 2009

With babies come laughter, tears and a whole lotta love. Yet with babies also come important safety issues for your household, like baby-proofing your staircase. Of course, one of the easiest ways to make your staircase safe for your crawling toddler is with a baby gate. Luckily, we've rounded up some of the best on the market to make your shopping a little bit easier. Here's to focusing on more important things for your baby -- like a solid napping schedule.

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