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Paint Brush Tips (segment #10507) Paint brushes are available in all shapes and sizes. Some are better suited for some jobs than others, and there are two primary types of brushes to choose from: Synthetic and natural.... Read More >>		Carpet Care (segment #10510) A vacuum is great for giving your carpets a basic cleaning, but for a deeper cleaning, you’ll need to use a steam cleaner and a few other carpet products.... Read More >>

Glass Block (segment #5029) If you're installing a new shower or updating your old one, you have more exterior design choices than a simple curtain or sliding glass door. This is a Glass Block Shower exterior. It is a great way ... Read More >>		Carpet Innovations (segment #5038) Your kids afraid of the dark? Well, they don’t have to be anymore, because you can have glow-in-the-dark. The lights may be off, but the carpet’s on for approximately 4 hours after they go to bed. ... Read More >>

Direct-Vent Fireplaces (segment #5053) Imagine being able to have a fireplace anywhere in your home. In the kitchen, in the breakfast nook, out in the middle of your family room, or even underneath a big picture window. That’s now possibl... Read More >>		Drywall Repair (segment #5104) Are you using artwork to hide a nasty little secret? Ugly holes and gouges in your walls. We’ll show you how to repair sheetrock and get rid of holes and gouges - even hairline cracks. If you have a h... Read More >>

Arched Openings (segment #5112) You can transform any ordinary rectangular doorway into a classic archway, and I’ll show you how. The first thing you’ll need is a large piece of cardboard. And we’re going to draw the outline of the ... Read More >>		Upgrade Your Fireplace (segment #5115) This home has a really nice fireplace mantel already. But the new homeowners have ordered a custom mantel and these columns are part of that.... Read More >>

Breakfast Bar Railing (segment #5116) If you have a breakfast bar in your home have you ever thought about how nice it would be just to sit down and have somewhere to rest your feet? Well, not only is the brass bar railing comfortable i... Read More >>		Removing Wallpaper (segment #5126) Removing the wallpaper can bring a room like this out of the dark ages and you might be surprised to find going from wallpaper to textured walls is so simple you can do it yourself.... Read More >>

Enhancing an Entryway (segment #5137) In an afternoon, we were able to transform an average entryway into something exquisite. Our fancy look is so easy to achieve, you can do it yourself.... Read More >>		Tiling a Backsplash (segment #5150) We’re in the kitchen today, and we’re going to do a fun and easy project. We’re going to tile the backsplash. I’ve got three different colors of tile, and I could use solid pieces and design a patter... Read More >>

Tiling a Concrete Walkway (segment #5210) Installing ceramic tile on a patio is easy, it’s fun to do, and it’s going to make your backyard look like a million bucks. Let me show you how.... Read More >>		Clay Pot Fountain (segment #5211) Would you like to add a touch of tropical paradise to your home? This tabletop water fountain can make a nice focal point indoors or out on your patio. Best of all, it's a do-it-yourself project. You ... Read More >>

Electric Mirror Defogger (segment #5217) Don’t you just hate it when the mirror’s so fogged up you can’t even shave or put on your makeup or make up your hair? There’s got to be a better way and I think there is. And in fact I’m going to sho... Read More >>		Covering Paneling (segment #5242) If your home has a paneled wall like this, you probably already know that it's dated, it's dingy and it's dark, and you'd like for the whole wall to disappear, wouldn't you? I'm going to show you ho... Read More >>

Marazzi Tile - Factory Tour (segment #5302) We're at the Marazzi Tile Factory near Dallas, Texas and we're going to show you how ceramic tile is made.... Read More >>		Glass Blowing - Factory Tour (segment #5304) Today we’re going to a hot glass factory, and we’re going to see how a decorative glass art is made. It starts with some silica and line, then the glowing bulb of molten sand is heated to more than 20... Read More >>

Automated Shades - Lab Tour (segment #5309) This may look like a space age garden hose but did you know this may actually be the light bulb of the future? Well, today we’re going to look at the development of fiber optic lighting and how this m... Read More >>		Hy-Lite Blocks - Factory Tour (segment #5310) This glass block wall may look like it weighs a ton, but did you know it's not glass block at all? It's actually a lightweight acrylic plastic. It's so lightweight in fact, you can use it to make wi... Read More >>

Bulletproof Paneling (segment #5332) Did you know that they now make wall sheeting materials for the home that can actually withstand the impact of a bullet? Well, today we’re in Waco, Texas, and we’re going to see how bullet-resistant ... Read More >>		Stained Glass (segment #5335) Did you know it takes a very small investment in tools and materials to make a stained glass project like this? Well, today we’re in Dallas, Texas, and we’re going to show you how stained glass windo... Read More >>

Paint - Factory Tour (segment #5338) Did you know that Americans spend more than six billion dollars a year on paint? Well, today we’re in Garland Texas at the country’s largest paint factory and we’re going to show you how paint is made... Read More >>		Stickley Furniture (segment #5340) Today, we're at the Stickley Furniture Company, and we're going to show you how they build furniture stronger and better than they did a hundred years ago. ... Read More >>

DuPont Carpet - Factory Tour (segment #5351) Did you know that Americans install over 14 billion square feet of carpet in homes and businesses each year? Well, today I'm in Dalton, Georgia, the carpet capitol of the world and we're going to sho... Read More >>		Trim (segment #5405) Base trim just three pieces of material and the biggest one is the cheapest. It's just particleboard, very inexpensive and then we put a piece of trim with a little bit of a profile on the top to cap... Read More >>

Carpet Choices (segment #5415) Probably the most important thing when it comes to carpet is the pad that goes down underneath it. You definitely need a high-grade pad for your carpet because one—it will help prevent wear from just ... Read More >>		Fireplace Choices (segment #5423) You can definitely add a fireplace anytime, but it’s really better if you plan ahead and build it in right from the start. The reason you can add them later is because now, they’re really no... Read More >>

Interior Paint (segment #5430) When you build a new house and you paint it, you want a good primer and then you want two good coats of paint on it. This was built up over the years, so we're going to have to remove it, and there ... Read More >>		Wallpaper Choices (segment #5446) One coat will be more than enough when it comes to wallpaper. Any more than that you may be setting yourself up for problems. When it comes to choices there are a million different patterns and color... Read More >>

Game Rooms (segment #5448) When it comes to a game room, size does matter. You need to take a lot of things into consideration, starting with size.... Read More >>		Vacuum Cleaners (segment #5628) Today, we are going to check out some great products that are all designed to clean your floors in new ways. Featured Products: Read More >>

Life Expectancies (segment #5689) Do you ever wonder how long the new materials that you're thinking about buying for your new house or home improvement project may actually last? Here's some quick tips that'll help you weight out you... Read More >>		Live Wall Decoration (segment #5728) Today, I'm going to show you how to make a living wreath, another kind of wall decoration.... Read More >>

Touch-up Bottle (segment #5788) You know, a lot of times, touch up paint jobs really only need a couple of drops of paint. So here’s a quick tip for getting those tiny amounts where they need to go every time.... Read More >>		Band Saws (segment #5805) If you're going to get into craftwork, you got to have the right saw to cut the mustard. Now, in a case like this where you're cutting an intricate design like this, you could use a coping saw.... Read More >>

Power Paint Tools (segment #5811) To paint these old-fashioned shutters, we could do it the old-fashioned way with a paintbrush. But to paint this wicker chair with this paintbrush would take forever. So, I'm going to be using a po... Read More >>		Paint Can Line (segment #5862) Most of us have at least a couple of half-empty paint cans that we've stored in our storage closets, basements or even garages. What we don't know usually is how much paint in here without prying off ... Read More >>

Wallpaper Borders (segment #5875) Adding wallpaper border around a door frame is a great way to get a decorative touch. But getting the corners right makes all the difference. So here's a quick tip on making those mitered corners so t... Read More >>		Cutting Paneling (segment #5883) Using a jigsaw is a fast and safe way to cut through thin plywood and paneling. But here's the catch, it's next to impossible to cut a straight line using this narrow blade and working with such thin... Read More >>

Temporary Tacking (segment #5891) Stapling a plastic drop cloth around a door way is a great way to keep dust confined to an area during remodeling or even new construction. ... Read More >>		Carpet Patch (segment #5897) A deep cigarette burn or ink stain on your carpet doesn't necessarily have to be permanent. Here's a quick tip for quickly removing and replacing the damaged area.... Read More >>

Bigger Paint Chips (segment #5972) Color samples that you get from your paint store are great for getting you close to the color that you want, but they're really too small for giving an accurate feeling of what it's going look like al... Read More >>		Paint Mixing (segment #5990) Here's a few tips on blending your own colors of paint for small jobs around the house.... Read More >>

Fireplaces (segment #6017) There's probably not a room in your home that wouldn't look better with a fireplace. And the grea... Read More >>		Moulding (segment #6025) As the project house moves along, the guys have started installing all the moulding. As you can see, in this room our moulding's very different. It's more like original moulding. ... Read More >>

Faux Finish (segment #6034) Faux" is French for "false" or "fake". Faux finishes involve some form of illusion or deception so that the finished product looks like an imitation of something else. Our segment deals with faux pain... Read More >>		Interior Paint (segment #6035) As the construction moves along on our project house it's time to add some colors. The guys have been hard at work putting the paint up and there's a lot of different faux finishes we're going to do t... Read More >>

Venetian/Fresco (segment #6038) This segment features world-class artists applying centuries-old classical techniques to the Project House. ... Read More >>		Mantels (segment #6039) As our project house moves along, it's time to start working around the fireplace. So the guys are installing mantles and surrounds. ... Read More >>

Fixtures (segment #6043) This segment features bathroom fixtures by Herbeau Creations of America, Americh Corporation, Kohler, and California Faucets, along with stone and ceramic tile work by Walker Zanger.... Read More >>		Designers (segment #6048) Almost any quality homebuilder can take a great set of blueprints and build a beautiful home. But if you want that home to be spectacular and a great place to live, you really need to work with an int... Read More >>

Replacing Wallpaper (segment #6117) This is a common problem that many people run into. Trying to remove the wallpaper can be difficult. ... Read More >>		Framing a Wall (segment #6129) Today we're going to do a basic carpentry job. We're going to frame a wall to create storage space for this area. ... Read More >>

Texturing A Wall (segment #6141) Whether you're building a new home or you're remodeling an older home, one of the important decisions that you have to make is what kind of texture to put on the walls. Texture can really enhance the ... Read More >>		Faux Finish (segment #6143) I recently textured this wall and now I'm ready to paint it. Today I'm going to show you how to apply a faux finish to the wall, which is a painting technique.... Read More >>

Carpet (segment #6219) Carpet is a great floor covering that can really add beauty to a room or a home. ... Read More >>		Crown Molding (segment #6231) Plenty of companies make crown molding. Some, such as Style-Mark Inc., make their moldings out of polyurethane foam rather than wood. ... Read More >>

Wallpaper (segment #6304) At Bradbury and Bradbury Art Wallpapers in the picturesque bayside community of Venetia, Califor... Read More >>		Recycled Carpet (segment #6314) Did you know that plastic bottles can be recycled into carpet? Here's how!... Read More >>

Blown Glass (segment #6325) Did you know that man has been working with glass for about 4,000 years? At Hickory Street Hot Glass in Dallas Texas, we're going to show you how they take sand and turn it into some great looking art... Read More >>		Kohler Design Center (segment #6328) Did you know that the Kohler name is not only known for plumbing fixtures? It's also synonymous with art. Today I'm in Sheboygan, Wisconsin at the John Michael Kohler Art Center and joining me is Ruth... Read More >>

Stained Glass (segment #6332) Did you know that artisans have been working with stained glass for over 700 years? Well today I'm at Aanraku Stained Glass Studios in the bayside community of San Mateo, California, and we're going t... Read More >>		Sawdust Festival (segment #6334) Did you know that over 200,000 people will attend the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival? Today I'm in sunny southern California at Laguna Beach and joining me is Joanne Burkhardt who is an artist organize... Read More >>

Bulletproof Paneling (segment #6337) Did you know that every year in the United States there are over two million burglaries? Now many of these burglaries end up in attacks which cause injury and even death. That's why a lot of people ar... Read More >>		Storing Paint (segment #6405) Few things brighten your home better than a fresh coat of paint. And here are some quick tips to make sure you use the right paint and that you store your paint properly.... Read More >>

Painting Techniques (segment #6406) Here are some quick tips that will save you time and help you decide which painting technique to use.... Read More >>		Exterior Paint Test (segment #6434) If you have decided to paint your house a different color, here's a quick tip that you can try before you accidentally turn your house into the pink elephant of the neighborhood. ... Read More >>

Paint Tips (segment #6435) There's no avoiding it. Even the neatest painters have to deal with drips. But here are a few quick tips to help you avoid at least a few of those drops. ... Read More >>		Chisels (segment #6436) Working with chisels can help bring out the artist in you. So here are some quick tips that will help bring out the sculpture in you. ... Read More >>

Painting Baseboards (segment #6438) Wall-to-wall carpeting can really be a problem when you're trying to paint your baseboards. It's next to impossible to keep the paint from getting on the carpet and just about as tough to get it off o... Read More >>		Touching Up (segment #6439) The areas around your light switches and doorframes, seems to be the areas that get the dirtiest because that's where we are always putting our fingers on the wall. Since these are the areas that we c... Read More >>

Removing Paint with Heat (segment #6442) Removing paint from wood can be as easy as turning up the heat. Here's a quick tip that will make scraping away paint much easier. ... Read More >>		Cleaning Paint Brushes (segment #6451) If you're working with oil-based paint, here's some quick tips to help keep your brushes clean and your hands protected from the paint solvent. ... Read More >>

Paint Odor (segment #6452) Love the thought of repainting, but can't stand the thought of your house smelling like paint for days on end? Well here are a few quick tips that may help. ... Read More >>		Wallpaper (segment #6471) Here's a great way to save time the next time you're wallpapering. ... Read More >>

Topiary Sphere (segment #6733) We've all seen topiary shrubs, shrubs that are carved into geometrical shapes or into fanciful animals. We've all seen Edward Scissorhands. But in my search around nurseries and garden centers, I'm al... Read More >>		Table Top Fountain (segment #6735) You've seen them in all the stores lately, $50 to $200 apiece for a little bowl of water with a pump in it. You can make one and I'll show you how. ... Read More >>

Painting Tools (segment #6812) As with any do-it-yourself project, painting will be made easier, and your results will be better, if you match the tool to the job.... Read More >>		Wallpapering Tools (segment #6815) Here are some helpful hints about choosing what kind of tools you need for putting wallpaper up.... Read More >>

Power Painting (segment #6825) Why pay professionals thousands of dollars to paint your house when you can do it yourself for a tiny fraction of that amount? ... Read More >>		Limestone Mantels (segment #8015) If you have ever wondered how much of a difference a beautiful fireplace mantel and surround can make in your new house, well... wonder no more. View The Video: Read More >>

Tiling Options (segment #8020) We're almost finished building our Project House - it's down to the final touches, and we're at the stage where the elements of decoration and design begin to play a really important role - especially... Read More >>		Hot Trends in Wallpaper (segment #t29-1-96) It's time to roll up your sleeves and roll out the wallpaper. Wall coverings have become one of the easiest and most practical ways to make a dramatic impact on any room in your home.... Read More >>

Magic Murals (segment #t31-5-96) Earlier in the show we talked about how you could wake up your white walls with some painting techniques. Now we've got a great method where you can trace and paint, and it's perfect for the artistica... Read More >>		Borderline Ideas (segment #t32-5-96) Do you have a room in your home you'd like to add a little pizzazz to? Here's an inexpensive idea that will help.... Read More >>

Holes in Paint Can Rim (segment #t32-6-96) Do you find paint spilling over the sides of your paint cans whenever you open them? Try this.... Read More >>		Fee, Fi, Faux Fun (segment #t35-1-96) Ask any interior designer and they'll tell you that faux or imitation finishes are the hottest trend in decorating today. We're going to show you three finishes that are going to be terrific and fun w... Read More >>

Straw Walls (segment #t35-5-96) Artist Stacy Robinson came up with an inventive Johnson Grass application for a kitchen wall. All it takes is a little wall board joint compound from your local home center, the Johnson Grass, and you... Read More >>		Decorating with Houseplants (segment #t36-5-96) I think it's very important to realize that foliage plants should be part of your furnishing. People should select the plants based on the need for the space as opposed to having a plant and just need... Read More >>

Paper Plate Paint Catcher (segment #t36-6-96) Here's a great idea for keeping things neat while you're painting.... Read More >>		Master Makeover (segment #t37-1-96) It's the place to sleep, to regroup, to recharge, it's the master bedroom. Is the decorating in your master bedroom getting a little tired? If so, it's time for the master makeover.... Read More >>

Removing Tape After Painting (segment #t37-2-96) As soon as you're finished painting you wall, be sure to remove any tape you've put down to protect molding or windows.... Read More >>		Child's Play (segment #t38-1-96) Letting kids have input about their own space is a great way to get them involved in do-it-yourself activities around the house. And this hand print border project is a easy way to get started.... Read More >>

Wallpaper Books (segment #t38-7-96) Looking through book after book of wallpaper can be a bit overwhelming.... Read More >>		Sponge Painting (segment #t40-1-96) My wife, Debbie, and I decided to give our guest bedroom a facelift by adding a sponge painted accent wall. It's an easy project you can do in a weekend afternoon.... Read More >>

Painting Tips (segment #t40-3-96) Painting is one of the most inexpensive ways to remodel an existing home. It really does make a great difference.... Read More >>		Ragging Off (segment #t43-1-96) Achieving a subtle pattern-look like this is easy with a wall painting technique called ragging off.... Read More >>

Choosing Carpet (segment #t45-5-96) Carpet makes a great flooring. It's durable. It comes in a variety of great looks, and it's easy on the feet.... Read More >>		Protecting Lights When Painting (segment #t45-6-96) When it's time to paint the ceiling, you want to remove or cover all the furnishing to avoid those pesky paint drips. But what about the light fixtures?... Read More >>

Creating Custom Wallpaper (segment #t49-1-97) Wallpaper's a great way to add drama to any room in the house. But beautiful custom wallpaper can be pretty expensive, and what if you can't find the right color combination?... Read More >>		Hanging Wallpaper (segment #t72-3-97) This will take you through the process of hanging pre-pasted wallpaper. ... Read More >>

Tie-Dyed Wall Treatment (segment #t73-1-97) We're going to transfer the immensely popular tie-dye look from T-shirts to walls. We'll be using a unique process designed especially for our viewers by faux finish creator Debbie Davis, and we'll be... Read More >>