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Organization

Best of 2007*
Paint Panache*
Wall of Frames*
Eco Laundry*
Home Work*
Artful Endeavor*
Room To Grow*
Storage By Design*
Closet Office*
3 Cheers!*
20 Tips to a Successful Laundry Room*
A Perfect Fit*
A Place for Everything (Getting Your Basement Organized)*
Bookcase Display*
Build a Bulletin Board*
Build a Stylish Storage Bin*
Build a Metal Pipe Shelf*
Catching the Clutter*
Craft Station Organization*

Creative Closets*
Game Table*
Garage: A Place To Spread Out*
Home Office: Room for All*
Order Restored*
Organize Your Wall Space*
Serving With Style*
Shutter Shelves*
Storage Bench*
Storage Solutions*
Unique Built-Ins*
Wash & Go*
Closets Come Alive*
Pitching In*

Outdoor Living

Best of 2007*
Clean By Design *
Great Gifts for Gardeners*
Fresh-Cut Christmas*
Garden Shed*
Winter Flowers*
Holiday Blooms*
Ready Set Winter*
Fast Forward*
Tiered Plant Stand*
Bulbs in Bloom*
Outdoor Room*
Accessible Design*
Fresh Cut Color*
Picnic Pretty*
Tailgate In Style*
Calendar Tips*
Done In A Day*
For The Birds*
Garden Refresh*
Accessible Design*
Adirondack Chair Project*
Birding Products*
Build a Bench*
Build a Window Box*
Build an Arbor*
Build a Porch Column*
Convertible Window Box*
Curb Appeal: Schoolhouse Charm*
Pumpkin Topiaries*
Gardening at the Door*
Lattice Solutions*
Make Your Mark (Orchids)*
Making the Most of a Backyard Shed*
Backyard Bench*
Orchids 101*
Turn an Outdoor Shed Into a Recreational Space*

Window Box Plans*
The Next Level*
Big Summer Fun*
Folk-Art Flag*
Water-Wise Gardening*
Paradise Found*
8 Outdoor Comforts*
Backyard Haven*
Step Into Spring*
Simple Sanctuaries*
Outdoor Showers*
Lake House Living*
Backyard Bliss*
Small Space Big Ideas*
Tepee Hideaway*
Biltmore's Kitchen Garden*
Potted Pleasures*
Light Fantastic*
Pretty and Pink*
Get in the Game*
Home for the Harvest*
Mosaic Garden Bench*

Bath
Spa Bath* A Sleek Look for an Outdated Room* Bath Makeovers Bathed in Character* Build a Bath Mirror* Build a Bath Vanity* Create a Spa Sanctuary* The Art of the Perfect Bath* Turning One Bath Into Two*	Simplicity Meets Luxury* A Modern Classic* Rooms That Grow* Modern Victorian* Hip & Practical* Magical Makeover: Bath* Shingle Style* Spa Bath*

Kitchen
A Kitchen for Keeps* Casual Canvas* Eco Kitchen* Ed Letter* A Small Kitchen That Works* Bright Ideas for the Kitchen* Clean and Bright* Customize a Cabinet* Island Workspace For the Kitchen* Kitchen Decisions* Downtown Kitchen* Kitchen Islands*	Heart of the Home* Just What He Needs* Kitchen Counterpoints* Universal Design* Open House* Farmhouse Flavor* Natural Wonder*

Bedrooms
Curtains 101 * Off The Wall* Build a Bifold Door Headboard* Headboard Fit for a King* One Bedroom Three Ways* Comfortably Casual Cooly Contemporary Truly Traditional Plan and Implement a Guestroom* Trundle Bed Treasure* Room to Grow In* Room and Board* Shelf Life* Puzzle Picasso* Family Projects: A Child's Growth Chart*	Beautiful Dollhouse and Bookcase* Build a Child-Size Kitchen* Castle Hutch* Girl's Playhouse* Magnetic Bulletin Board* Portable Playtime Sandbox* Puppet Theater* Toy Box on Wheels* A Place To Hang* Power of Paint Headboard* Room to Share* Storybook Style*

Back Issues

January 2007
February 2007
March 2007
April 2007
May 2007
June 2007
July 2007
August 2007
September 2007
October 2007

Woodworking

Best of 2007*
Clothes Hamper*
Wall Fasteners*
Game Table*
Lazy Susan*
Dresser Valet*
Presentation Box*
Display Box*
Open Ended Bookcase*
Finishing Cart*
Grain Patterns*
Message Organizer*
Tiered Plant Stand*
Sanding Basics*
Fall Yard Art*
Hold-down-Clamp Free Plan (PDF) *
Entry Shelter*
Laundry Shelf*
Build a Doghouse*
Build a Screen*
Build a Sideboard*
Build a Plant Pedestal*
Build a Lemonade Stand or Entertainment Cart*
Coffee Table on Casters*
Column Cover-Up*
Decorative Mirror Frame*
One Caddy, Three Uses*
Side Tables Take Center Stage*
Wastebaskets with Wow*
Wooden Cornice*
Tool Chest*
Built-in Island Bench*

Customized Vanity*
Heirloom Chest*
Garden Bench*
Garden Bridge*
Enduring Impressions*
Tool Guide*
TV Stand*
Multiuse Table*
Family Handyman Garden Bench*
Mini Garden Cart*
Table Saw Push Block*
Child's Table And Chairs*
Shaker Wall Cabinet*

Holiday Projects
Christmas Loft* Live Christmas Trees* Christmas Gifts* Patriotic Pinwheels* Spooky Treats* 2003 Holiday Recipes* Build a 42" Angelic Accent* Make a Season's Greeting Archway* Make a Tiered Serving Stand* Make a Poinsettia Topiary* Star Stencils*	Start from Scratch* Cheer In Every Room* Gift Packages* Season's Greetings Naturally* Festive Front Doors* Season's Greetings* Entertain With Ease*

What a Great Idea!
November/December 2000* March/April 2001* May/June 2001* July/August 2001* September/October 2001* November/December 2001* January/February 2002* March/April 2002* September/October 2003* November/December 2003* January/February 2004* March/April 2004* May/June 2004* July August 2004* September/October 2004* November/December 2004* January 2005* February 2005*	March 2005* April 2005* May 2005* June 2005* July 2005* August 2005* September 2005* October 2005* November 2005* December 2005* January 2006* February 2006* March 2006* April 2006* May 2006* June 2006* July 2006* August 2006*	Within Reach* Reflective Style* Perfectly Pinned* Chic Storage* Metallic Wall Art* Hanging Bouquet* Color Therapy* Glass Grown* Case Study* Made in the Shade* Bottoms Up* Brilliant Bookends* Pretty as a Picket* Fresh Headboard* From Flea to Fab* In The Bag* Show Your Spirit* Baking Basic*

Trends

Ceiling Treatments*
Classic Copper*
Distressed Finishes*
Fusion of Style*
Glass Act*
Bold With Color*
Ideas for Creating Your Own Spa*
Infuse Your Home with Color*
Inside Out, Outside In—The Trend Continues*
Kitchen Islands*
Matte and Shiny Finishes Combined*
New Directions in Texture for the Home*
Outdoor Living Room*
Outdoor Seating*
Seasonal Touches*
Simplicity Takes Shape*
Stone Accent in the Homes*
A Touch of Whimsy*
Touchable Texture*
White: The Forgotten Color*
The Wonder of Wood*
The Man Cave*

Round and Round Use Circles*
New Decor State of Mind*
Show Your True Colors*
Preppy Home*
Water, Wind and Fire*
Global Style*
Textural Beauty*
Oh, Natural*
Fall Color Forecast*
Bohemian Rhapsody*
Precious Metals*
Season's Greetings Naturally*
Artful Containment*
Things Are Looking Up*
Clubhouse Casual*
Color Therapy*
Feels Like Spring*
4 Seasons Are Better Than 1*

Step-by-Step

Imagination Station (Feb 2005)*
Alphabet Soup (Mar/Apr 2005)*
Open Storage Cubbies (Mar/Apr 2005)*
Deck Water Feature (Mar/Apr 2005)*
Canopy (Mar/Apr 2005)*
Cultured Stone Columns with Capstones (Mar/Apr 2005)*
Personalized Mailbox(June 2006)*
Power in Numbers (May 2005)*
Shelf Expression (June 2005)*
Pave Your Own Way (July 2005)*
Power of Wallpaper (Aug 2005)*
Golden Gate (Sep 2005)*
Easy-To-Build Table (Oct 2005)*
Learn the Ropes (Nov 2005)*
Step Stool (Nov 2005)*
Craft Station Organizer (Nov 2005)*
Power of Paint Headboard (Nov 2005)*
Simple Centerpieces*
Tabletop Tray*
Star-Topped Tree*
Outdoor Games: Limbo*
Outdoor Games: Ring Toss*
Outdoor Games: Tic-Tac-Toe*
Outdoor Games: Get in the Game*

Cork-Mat Bulletin Board (January 2006)*
Corner Pedestal (January 2006)*
Chalkboard (February 2006)*
Something To Glaze Upon (March 2006)*
Tuscan Accents (March 2006)*
Sweet Dreams (April 2006)*
Customize It Window Box (May 2006)*
Serene Style (May 2006)*
Poolside Cool (May 2006)*
Let Your Light Shine (May 2006)*
Hang It Up (May 2006)*
A Jewel of an Idea (May 2006)*
Shipshape Tablescape (June 2006)*
Write On (July 2006)*
Dreamy Display (July 2006)*
Relaxing Stripes (July 2006)*
Girls' Room Side Tables (July 2006)*
Twin Platform Beds (July 2006)*
Cubby Divider (July 2006)*
Close at Hand*
Measuring Up*
Cottage Classic: Kitchen Island*
Sit and Stow*
Pilates Bench*
Artist's Studio Table*
Picnic Pretty*

Shop Smart
Tips for your Home Away from Home (August 2005)* Kitchen Counterpoints (September 2005)* Cheer in Every Room (November 2005)* Bundles of Joy (December 2005)* Gift Packages (December 2005)* Carpet (January 2006)* Hardwood Floors (February 2006)*	Strokes of Genius (March 2006)* Cuts Above the Rest (April 2006)* Furniture Alfresco (May 2006)* Fire Up The Grill (June 2006)* Cleaner Air & Water (July 2006)* Rooftop Style (August 2006)* Easy Growing (September 2007)*

Unwind & Design
Personalized Message Boards* Small Christmas Trees* Address Plaque* Door Wreath* Simple Wooden Photo Frames* Garden Print Tablecloth* Mosaic Tile Trivets* A Decoupage Party* Decorative Wallpaper Vases* Cornucopia* Gift Bags* Wooden Dowel Coasters*	Door Hangers* Embellished Lampshades* Gallery Frame* Silhouette Portraits* Shadow Box Scrapbooks*

Web for More Projects

What a Great Idea: Bottle Stoppers and Color by Number*
Smart Containers (Project #Sept0601)*
Trend Update (Project #Sept0602)*
Classic Approach (Project #Sept0603)*
Make It Modern (Project #Sept0604)*
Cozy Seating (Project #Sept0605)*
Tin Screen (Project #Nov061)*
Wallpaper Screen (Project #Nov062)*
Dressing Screen (Project #Nov063)*
Mirror Screen (Project #Nov064)*
Built-in Island Bench*
Customized Vanity* Heirloom Chest*
Tepee Hideaway*
Getting to Know Grass Cloth*

Soothing Space :: Zen Storage : How To Build It*
Outdoor Style :: Small Space Big Ideas*
Build a Potting Bench*
Potted Pleasures*
Backyard Bliss*
Biltmore's Kitchen Garden*
Build a Potting Bench*
Straigtening Jig*
Run With It*
From Flea to Fab*
Curb Appeal: Railing*
Curb Appeal: Pillars*
Get in the Game*
Build a Potting Bench*
Unwind and Design: Wreaths*
Eco Kitchen*
Home Office*

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