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HOME IMPROVEMENT. It’s become a family endeavor. We all like to jump in and get our hands dirty, and when the job is done, we love to admire our hard work with a healthy dose of pride.

The Women’s Choice Award® Best for Home Buyer’s Guide is an easy reference tool to inspire and assist you as you strive to make your home not just a house, but a haven. What makes this guide so special?

We’ve done the legwork for you. Women across the country have vetted their favorite and most relied-upon brands and awarded them with the Women’s Choice Award designation. We showcase them here—along with practical, insightful tips—so you can condense the research phase and dive right into the home-improvement fun.

The Women’s Choice Award gives a powerful voice to women and offers a selection of top products chosen by the people who use those products most often.

As you peruse the pages, remember that you are viewing products and services from the top-rated brands in their categories.

Let’s build it together.

AT THE HOME DEPOT, we have witnessed the explosive growth in homeimprovement projects championed by women. It only makes sense to carry Women’s Choice Award brands in our stores. Alongside these leading products, you have the backing and support of the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, The Home Depot.

All the best,

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·V isit The Home Depot service sites for decorating, measuring, and DIY project ideas. ·D o more on the go. Get the mobile app to buy products, view inventory, read and submit product reviews or scan in-aisle to access detailed product information.

The Home Depot is your place, partner and guide for home improvement. We support and encourage women in building, creating and imagining their homes as retreats where they have placed their hearts and hard work.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT. It’s become a family endeavor. We all like to jump in and get our hands dirty, and when the job is done, we love to admire our hard work with a healthy dose of pride.

The Women’s Choice Award® Best for Home Buyer’s Guide is an easy reference tool to inspire and assist you as you strive to make your home not just a house, but a haven. What makes this guide so special?

We’ve done the legwork for you. Women across the country have vetted their favorite and most relied-upon brands and awarded them with the Women’s Choice Award designation. We showcase them here—along with practical, insightful tips—so you can condense the research phase and dive right into the home-improvement fun.

The Women’s Choice Award gives a powerful voice to women and offers a selection of top products chosen by the people who use those products most often.

As you peruse the pages, remember that you are viewing products and services from the top-rated brands in their categories.

Let’s build it together.

· Attend our weekly in-store Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Workshops—and Do-It-Herself Workshops. · Visit The Home Depot service sites for decorating, measuring, and DIY project ideas. · Do more on the go. Get the mobile app to buy products, view inventory, read and submit product reviews or scan in-aisle to access detailed product information.

The Home Depot is your place, partner and guide for home improvement. We support and encourage women in building, creating and imagining their homes as retreats where they have placed their hearts and hard work.

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AT THE HOME DEPOT, we have witnessed the explosive growth in homeimprovement projects championed by women. It only makes sense to carry Women’s Choice Award brands in our stores. Alongside these leading products, you have the backing and support of the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, The Home Depot.

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Delia Passi Editor-in-Chief Founder, Women’s Choice Award

Mike Hogenmiller Merchandising Vice President Kitchen and Bath The Home Depot

These brands have been selected by women like you!

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Dream Kitchen Before you tackle your kitchen renovation, you’ve got a vital question to answer: WHAT’S YOUR KITCHEN PERSONALITY?

ARE YOU THE REALIST? As you plan

ARE YOU THE DOMESTIC? As you plan

Don’t be too fussy. Look for textures, hardware and colors that reflect the way you really live: freely! Avoid shiny surfaces; instead opt for matte textures and muted colors with popping contrasts, like an oriental rug or a counter backsplash.

Look for a blend of strength and subtlety for a timeless design. Inspired by sophisticated yet simple woodwork? Center panel detailing and a natural wood finish create a timeless, welcoming look. The beauty lies in its simplicity.

ARE YOU THE ROMANTIC? As you plan

ARE YOU THE ARTIST? As you plan Mix and match cabinet stain/color for an eclectic mix. Add a pop of color with wallpaper or texture with grass cloth wall covering.

Try pairing neutrals with glossy finishes and a little metallic bling to round out your artistic approach to design.

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ARE YOU THE MODERNISTA? As you plan

ARE YOU THE URBANITE? As you plan

Look for sleek finishes with a monochromatic color palette. Structured cabinetry, hard-edged countertops, sleek stainless steel fixtures and hardware give a modern flair. Add concealed storage for easy, out-of-sight organization.

Dark wood cabinets, wrought-iron accents, exposed brick, ducts and pipes, and subway or green glass tile fit your urban sensibilities. Complete the look with a neutral base color accented with pops of color and edgy art.

Thomasville Cabinetry and The Home Depot have a planning guide to walk you through the process.

From inspiration to installation, you’ll find tips, checklists, budgeting tools and more!

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DREAM KITCHEN

Dream Kitchen Before you tackle your kitchen renovation, you’ve got a vital question to answer: WHAT’S YOUR KITCHEN PERSONALITY?

ARE YOU THE REALIST? As you plan

ARE YOU THE DOMESTIC? As you plan

Don’t be too fussy. Look for textures, hardware and colors that reflect the way you really live: freely! Avoid shiny surfaces; instead opt for matte textures and muted colors with popping contrasts, like an oriental rug or a counter backsplash.

Look for a blend of strength and subtlety for a timeless design. Inspired by sophisticated yet simple woodwork? Center panel detailing and a natural wood finish create a timeless, welcoming look. The beauty lies in its simplicity.

ARE YOU THE ROMANTIC? As you plan

ARE YOU THE ARTIST? As you plan Mix and match cabinet stain/color for an eclectic mix. Add a pop of color with wallpaper or texture with grass cloth wall covering.

Try pairing neutrals with glossy finishes and a little metallic bling to round out your artistic approach to design.

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Thomasville Cabinetry.

Where furniture-inspired styles meet progressive, contemporary designs to meet your needs, respect your budget and exceed your expectations.

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Create a neutral backdrop with a few opulent touches­— pink, gold or white with Old World and traditional styling.

Use subtle curves to your advantage with a traditional faucet with sweeping lines and sink to blend with the neutral palette.

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Visit thomasvillecabinetry.com to see our inspiration gallery and get your project started.

2014 –2016

Women’s Choice Award® America’s Most recommended Kitchen Cabinetry

GET IDEAS. GET ORGANIZED.

ARE YOU THE MODERNISTA? As you plan

ARE YOU THE URBANITE? As you plan

Look for sleek finishes with a monochromatic color palette. Structured cabinetry, hard-edged countertops, sleek stainless steel fixtures and hardware give a modern flair. Add concealed storage for easy, out-of-sight organization.

Dark wood cabinets, wrought-iron accents, exposed brick, ducts and pipes, and subway or green glass tile fit your urban sensibilities. Complete the look with a neutral base color accented with pops of color and edgy art.

Thomasville Cabinetry and The Home Depot have a planning guide to walk you through the process.

From inspiration to installation, you’ll find tips, checklists, budgeting tools and more!

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LEMON & LAVENDER LINEN SPRAY What you’ll need:

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ix 30 drops of essential oils 1. M and 3 oz. of rubbing alcohol or Vodka into a glass. I used 15 drops of lemon oil and 15 drops of lavender oil.

clean and fresh with these tips for getting rid of stains and mildew.

dd 1-1/2 cups of distilled 2. A water to the mixture.

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3. Pour into a spray bottle.

cleaning with a wax stripper or heavy-duty cleaner plus a grout brush. Use a bleaching cleanser on tough spots. Once the grout is as clean as you can get it, rinse it well. When it's thoroughly dry, apply a coat of masonry sealer so that it doesn't absorb dirt in the future. Do not use bleach to clean colored grout.

hake the bottle before 4. S each use.

I recently used this spray on some stinky wicker baskets and the odor went away immediately. Love it!

Freshen up your household fabrics with a sweet smelling spray.

CLEAN COLORED GROUT with a heavy-duty I LOVE ESSENTIAL OILS for making homemade air freshener and linen spray.

Recently, I’ve been coming up with all kind of sprays! You can make your own linen spray, too.

TO ELIMINATE any bathroom odors and make towels and sheets smell amazing, try making one of my favorite homemade linen sprays!

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THINGS YOU’LL NEED ax stripper or heavyW duty cleaner Grout brush

It’s simple and requires only a few ingredients. You can make this spray with any essential oil fragrances, but I recommend lemon and lavender.

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Bleaching cleanser Water Masonry sealer

cleaner and a grout brush, but don’t use bleach as this may remove the color from the grout. Be sure to never use a bleaching solution on colored grout. A masonry sealer can be applied to clean, colored grout to ward off future stains.

FOR MILDEWED GROUT in tubs or showers, use a grout brush with a 1 to 5 solution of chlorine bleach and water (do not use bleach to clean colored grout.). Never use bleach in combination with any ammonia-based products, and be sure the area is well ventilated before you begin.

When you've finished, rinse the area well to remove all traces of bleach.

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LEMON & LAVENDER LINEN SPRAY What you’ll need:

Make a tough job easy and keep your grout looking great from now on.

30 Drops of essential oils 3 oz. rubbing alcohol or Vodka 1.5 cups distilled water spray bottle funnel (or mix in a glass measuring cup for easy pouring)

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Homemade Lemon & Lavender Linen Spray

NO ONE LIKES GRUNGY GROUT IN THE SHOWER OR IN

Directions:

THE BACKSPLASH AROUND THE VANITY. Keep yours

ix 30 drops of essential oils 1. M and 3 oz. of rubbing alcohol or Vodka into a glass. I used 15 drops of lemon oil and 15 drops of lavender oil.

clean and fresh with these tips for getting rid of stains and mildew.

dd 1-1/2 cups of distilled 2. A water to the mixture.

OLD GROUT may need

3. Pour into a spray bottle.

cleaning with a wax stripper or heavy-duty cleaner plus a grout brush. Use a bleaching cleanser on tough spots. Once the grout is as clean as you can get it, rinse it well. When it's thoroughly dry, apply a coat of masonry sealer so that it doesn't absorb dirt in the future. Do not use bleach to clean colored grout.

hake the bottle before 4. S each use.

I recently used this spray on some stinky wicker baskets and the odor went away immediately. Love it!

Freshen up your household fabrics with a sweet smelling spray.

CLEAN COLORED GROUT with a heavy-duty I LOVE ESSENTIAL OILS for making homemade air freshener and linen spray.

Recently, I’ve been coming up with all kind of sprays! You can make your own linen spray, too.

TO ELIMINATE any bathroom odors and make towels and sheets smell amazing, try making one of my favorite homemade linen sprays!

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THINGS YOU’LL NEED ax stripper or heavyW duty cleaner Grout brush

It’s simple and requires only a few ingredients. You can make this spray with any essential oil fragrances, but I recommend lemon and lavender.

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Bleaching cleanser Water Masonry sealer

cleaner and a grout brush, but don’t use bleach as this may remove the color from the grout. Be sure to never use a bleaching solution on colored grout. A masonry sealer can be applied to clean, colored grout to ward off future stains.

FOR MILDEWED GROUT in tubs or showers, use a grout brush with a 1 to 5 solution of chlorine bleach and water (do not use bleach to clean colored grout.). Never use bleach in combination with any ammonia-based products, and be sure the area is well ventilated before you begin.

When you've finished, rinse the area well to remove all traces of bleach.

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DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL. Cleaning your dishwasher and looking out for early signs of trouble saves

Toilet Bowl: Sprinkle with baking soda and a splash of vinegar, then clean with a toilet brush.

you from spending hundreds of dollars on repairs — or even more on a premature replacement. Follow the tips below to keep your dishwasher in top shape — otherwise you might have to hire an appliance repair professional.

Refrigerator Deodorization: Place a new, opened box of baking soda in your refrigerator to deodorize

Cleaning Countertops: Use baking soda for scratch-free cleaning on surfaces like countertops.

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soda is a natural and affordable option to meet many personal care needs, including cleaning and exfoliating, soothing minor skin irritations, freshening breath and clarifying hair.

Pots, pans, and stainless steel: Use baking soda as a paste to safely clean stuck-on food.

A kitchen staple makes cleaning a breeze.

WE’RE ALL FAMILIAR WITH BAKING SODA FOR OUR BAKING, but what about for cleaning? Did you know you can use it as a multi-purpose cleaner throughout your home?

Sinks see a lot of traffic — usually dirty traffic — in a day. Keep your sink looking great — naturally and safely — with baking soda.

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home. Not only does it work great, it’s also less expensive than commercial cleaners. Not to mention, it doesn’t have all those chemicals and fumes that the sprays do.

Fast-forward a few years, and the busier I am with blogging and the business,

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my husband Doug has taken over much of the cleaning for me. Now, while it’s a HUGE help to have him working with me, guys sometimes just like doing things their own way. And he liked using the sprays.

Since I didn’t want to complain — after all, he was cleaning the house — I let

him clean with the products he wanted.

Then along came the opportunity to use baking soda, so I had him give it a try for himself. Let’s just say — he is sold on using baking soda from now on.

Just a sprinkle of the baking soda in the sink, a little water and a sponge is all he used.

Baking soda is perfect for the laundry room too. Add two scoops of baking soda to your load to get your clothes whiter and fresher.

1 Check The Sprayer Arm. Sometimes the way you load the dishwasher can put utensils or plates in the way of the sprayer arm’s rotation. The holes of the arm can also become clogged; use a toothpick or another item to dislodge whatever is stuck.

2 Check The Drain. Look in the bottom of the dishwasher and remove any food or other clogs from the filter. Then, run the garbage disposal to clear out the drain they share.

3 Don’t Confuse Scraping With Washing. Never throw dishes in the dishwasher with food on them. And don’t just rinse them with water either. If there are hard-to-remove food scraps on your dishes, use a utensil to remove them.

The dishwasher won’t always be able to remove them, and you don’t want to clog the drain.

4 Test The Water. There’s a chance that minerals are making your water hard.

This includes salts like magnesium chloride and calcium chloride or other ground minerals. It leads to cloudy residue on your dishes and the washer itself. If that’s the case, you should have a softener installed.

5 Clean The Dishwasher Trap. In the very bottom of the dishwasher, under the sprayer, is a removable trap that will likely contain pieces of food that didn’t make it through to the drain. Sometimes, the tray will come out completely, and sometimes it won’t.

Clean it out regularly.

6 Clean The Dishwasher Seals. Over time, your dishwasher seal (i.e. what keeps the water from getting out during the wash) accumulates debris around the rubber. Clean the rubber gasket with a damp towel so the grime doesn’t build up and break the seal.

7 Clean The Inside Of Your Dishwasher. Inside your dishwasher, there’s the potential for grease, detergent residue and calcium buildup. Use vinegar to wash all of that away.

Run a cycle of the dishwasher with vinegar only (no detergent) every few months. It helps to keep the dishwasher clean.

8 Check The Water Heater’s Temperature. Make sure your water heater is between 120 and 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Otherwise, your dishes are not being washed appropriately. If it’s too high, your dishes will not be flash dried and the dirt won’t come off.

9 Don't Overcrowd The Dishwasher. While you want to fit all of your dishes into the dishwasher, you don’t want to block the sprayer arm. Organize it well; maybe compromise and hand wash a few dishes.

10 Don’t Overuse Detergent.

It’s not always necessary to fill the detergent cup. Some dishwasher manuals will tell you fill it only one-fourth or one-half of the way. Check your dishwasher’s M ARN ORE manual.

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Fresh and CLEAN Keeping your kitchen clean is an everyday endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be a hard one. The secret? Stocking up on the best tools for the job.

HERE WE UNLOCK EASY, YET POWERFUL TIPS for making your kitchen sparkle using these mostrecommended cleaning products.

FLOORING MAKE FLOORS SHINE. Give your kitchen floor a daily once-over with a Swiffer Sweep & Trap to keep it crumb- and dust-free. Tip: It also works well for big dry spills. For wet spills, sticky spots, or dirty footprints, the Swiffer Sweeper will easily do the trick. When you’re ready for a deeper, wall-to-wall clean, break out the Swiffer Bissell SteamBoost.

GETTING IT DONE WITH #1. When it comes to your laundry and dishes, simplify these chores by using these most-recommended tools for the job.

WALLS, CEILINGS, LIGHTS AND FANS ELIMINATE DUST. A Swiffer Mop is not just for the floor! Mop your ceilings and walls, too, to remove cobwebs or prep for painting. Remove dust and allergens from your ceiling fans and light fixtures easily with a Swiffer 360o Duster Extender.

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CLEAN OUT YOUR OVEN. Dawn dishwasher detergent is an excellent degreaser. You can also try a homemade solution of three parts hot water and one part white vinegar, plus the juice of one lemon, freshly squeezed. Use a spray bottle to spread the solution and Bounty paper towels to scrub the baked-on grease away.

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DE-GREASE SURFACES. You already know Dawn dish soap easily cleans greasy dishes, so it makes sense that it can do the same for countertops, stoves (even burners), refrigerators and more. How to do it: Apply a few drops to a sponge or dish cloth under running, warm water. Squeeze out suds. Scrub; then use a Bounty paper towel to dry the surface. You can also use Mr. Clean multipurpose cleaners to disinfect any surface in your kitchen.

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COUNTERTOPS AND MORE WIPE AWAY GRIME—EASILY. No need to scrub and strain to remove your walls’ grimy marks and stains.

The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works some serious magic with a few simple swipes. And don’t forget the baseboards!

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Spray Febreze directly on your air filters, that way it will circulate through your entire house when the air kicks on.

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HELP YOUR DISHWASHER DO ITS JOB. Over time, your dishwasher itself may get dirty. You can shine up the outside with soap and water or a cleaner formulated for stainless steel, depending on its exterior material. For an interior cleaning, run a cycle with Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner. Use soapy water and Bounty paper towels to remove mold and mildew from the rubber seal around the dishwasher door. Also, you can boost your dishwasher’s efficiency by cleaning its spray-arm nozzles, which can get clogged with food or hard-water mineral deposits. Clean out the holes with a toothpick or paper clip, or a soft brush and vinegar.

UNDERSTANDING HIGH EFFICIENCY. Get amazing results while saving water and electricity with Tide HE detergent - 6x the cleaning power in half the wash time with smart suds technology.

You’ll find all of these fine Proctor & Gamble products at The Home Depot. Click here.

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Fresh and CLEAN Keeping your kitchen clean is an everyday endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be a hard one. The secret? Stocking up on the best tools for the job.

HERE WE UNLOCK EASY, YET POWERFUL TIPS for making your kitchen sparkle using these mostrecommended cleaning products.

FLOORING MAKE FLOORS SHINE. Give your kitchen floor a daily once-over with a Swiffer Sweep & Trap to keep it crumb- and dust-free. Tip: It also works well for big dry spills. For wet spills, sticky spots, or dirty footprints, the Swiffer Sweeper will easily do the trick. When you’re ready for a deeper, wall-to-wall clean, break out the Swiffer Bissell SteamBoost.

GETTING IT DONE WITH #1. When it comes to your laundry and dishes, simplify these chores by using these most-recommended tools for the job.

WALLS, CEILINGS, LIGHTS AND FANS ELIMINATE DUST. A Swiffer Mop is not just for the floor! Mop your ceilings and walls, too, to remove cobwebs or prep for painting. Remove dust and allergens from your ceiling fans and light fixtures easily with a Swiffer 360o Duster Extender.

FRESH SMELL

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SPRAY AWAY FOOD ODORS. Keep a can of Febreze under the sink to quickly replace lingering food smells with a fresh, inviting scent.

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CLEAN OUT YOUR OVEN. Dawn dishwasher detergent is an excellent degreaser. You can also try a homemade solution of three parts hot water and one part white vinegar, plus the juice of one lemon, freshly squeezed. Use a spray bottle to spread the solution and Bounty paper towels to scrub the baked-on grease away.

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KEEP IT CLEAN

DE-GREASE SURFACES. You already know Dawn dish soap easily cleans greasy dishes, so it makes sense that it can do the same for countertops, stoves (even burners), refrigerators and more. How to do it: Apply a few drops to a sponge or dish cloth under running, warm water. Squeeze out suds. Scrub; then use a Bounty paper towel to dry the surface. You can also use Mr. Clean multipurpose cleaners to disinfect any surface in your kitchen.

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COUNTERTOPS AND MORE WIPE AWAY GRIME—EASILY. No need to scrub and strain to remove your walls’ grimy marks and stains.

The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works some serious magic with a few simple swipes. And don’t forget the baseboards!

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Spray Febreze directly on your air filters, that way it will circulate through your entire house when the air kicks on.

DISHES

LAUNDRY

HELP YOUR DISHWASHER DO ITS JOB. Over time, your dishwasher itself may get dirty. You can shine up the outside with soap and water or a cleaner formulated for stainless steel, depending on its exterior material. For an interior cleaning, run a cycle with Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner. Use soapy water and Bounty paper towels to remove mold and mildew from the rubber seal around the dishwasher door. Also, you can boost your dishwasher’s efficiency by cleaning its spray-arm nozzles, which can get clogged with food or hard-water mineral deposits. Clean out the holes with a toothpick or paper clip, or a soft brush and vinegar.

UNDERSTANDING HIGH EFFICIENCY. Get amazing results while saving water and electricity with Tide HE detergent - 6x the cleaning power in half the wash time with smart suds technology.

You’ll find all of these fine Proctor & Gamble products at The Home Depot. Click here.

A 2016 Women’s Choice Award Winner

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YOUR SINK IS NOT THE ONLY SURFACE TO USE BAKING SODA. GIVE ONE OF THESE IDEAS A TRY…

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EASY DISHWASHER TIPS that will help you save money

DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL. Cleaning your dishwasher and looking out for early signs of trouble saves

Toilet Bowl: Sprinkle with baking soda and a splash of vinegar, then clean with a toilet brush.

you from spending hundreds of dollars on repairs — or even more on a premature replacement. Follow the tips below to keep your dishwasher in top shape — otherwise you might have to hire an appliance repair professional.

Refrigerator Deodorization: Place a new, opened box of baking soda in your refrigerator to deodorize

Cleaning Countertops: Use baking soda for scratch-free cleaning on surfaces like countertops.

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soda is a natural and affordable option to meet many personal care needs, including cleaning and exfoliating, soothing minor skin irritations, freshening breath and clarifying hair.

Pots, pans, and stainless steel: Use baking soda as a paste to safely clean stuck-on food.

A kitchen staple makes cleaning a breeze.

WE’RE ALL FAMILIAR WITH BAKING SODA FOR OUR BAKING, but what about for cleaning? Did you know you can use it as a multi-purpose cleaner throughout your home?

Sinks see a lot of traffic — usually dirty traffic — in a day. Keep your sink looking great — naturally and safely — with baking soda.

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home. Not only does it work great, it’s also less expensive than commercial cleaners. Not to mention, it doesn’t have all those chemicals and fumes that the sprays do.

Fast-forward a few years, and the busier I am with blogging and the business,

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my husband Doug has taken over much of the cleaning for me. Now, while it’s a HUGE help to have him working with me, guys sometimes just like doing things their own way. And he liked using the sprays.

Since I didn’t want to complain — after all, he was cleaning the house — I let

him clean with the products he wanted.

Then along came the opportunity to use baking soda, so I had him give it a try for himself. Let’s just say — he is sold on using baking soda from now on.

Just a sprinkle of the baking soda in the sink, a little water and a sponge is all he used.

Baking soda is perfect for the laundry room too. Add two scoops of baking soda to your load to get your clothes whiter and fresher.

1 Check The Sprayer Arm. Sometimes the way you load the dishwasher can put utensils or plates in the way of the sprayer arm’s rotation. The holes of the arm can also become clogged; use a toothpick or another item to dislodge whatever is stuck.

2 Check The Drain. Look in the bottom of the dishwasher and remove any food or other clogs from the filter. Then, run the garbage disposal to clear out the drain they share.

3 Don’t Confuse Scraping With Washing. Never throw dishes in the dishwasher with food on them. And don’t just rinse them with water either. If there are hard-to-remove food scraps on your dishes, use a utensil to remove them.

The dishwasher won’t always be able to remove them, and you don’t want to clog the drain.

4 Test The Water. There’s a chance that minerals are making your water hard.

This includes salts like magnesium chloride and calcium chloride or other ground minerals. It leads to cloudy residue on your dishes and the washer itself. If that’s the case, you should have a softener installed.

5 Clean The Dishwasher Trap. In the very bottom of the dishwasher, under the sprayer, is a removable trap that will likely contain pieces of food that didn’t make it through to the drain. Sometimes, the tray will come out completely, and sometimes it won’t.

Clean it out regularly.

6 Clean The Dishwasher Seals. Over time, your dishwasher seal (i.e. what keeps the water from getting out during the wash) accumulates debris around the rubber. Clean the rubber gasket with a damp towel so the grime doesn’t build up and break the seal.

7 Clean The Inside Of Your Dishwasher. Inside your dishwasher, there’s the potential for grease, detergent residue and calcium buildup. Use vinegar to wash all of that away.

Run a cycle of the dishwasher with vinegar only (no detergent) every few months. It helps to keep the dishwasher clean.

8 Check The Water Heater’s Temperature. Make sure your water heater is between 120 and 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Otherwise, your dishes are not being washed appropriately. If it’s too high, your dishes will not be flash dried and the dirt won’t come off.

9 Don't Overcrowd The Dishwasher. While you want to fit all of your dishes into the dishwasher, you don’t want to block the sprayer arm. Organize it well; maybe compromise and hand wash a few dishes.

10 Don’t Overuse Detergent.

It’s not always necessary to fill the detergent cup. Some dishwasher manuals will tell you fill it only one-fourth or one-half of the way. Check your dishwasher’s M ARN ORE manual.

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Your Personal Style from the Top Down Elegant, Modern, Classic, Luxurious... Yes, We’re Talking About The Roof!

Purchasing a roof is a major investment that may cause anxiety. Utilizing available visualization tools, however, may help reduce the uncertainty associated with this large investment — and it can be a lot of fun. Tools like GAF’s Virtual Home Remodeler allow homeowners to apply different shingle styles and colors to a home that is similar in architectural style to their home (or even to their own roof by uploading a photo of their home). This makes their shingle decision-making process a more enjoyable, less daunting experience.

GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, offers many shingle styles and color choices that will enable homeowners to make their roof a reflection of their sense of style.

When you have made your selection, be sure to contact a GAF factory-certified contractor to discuss your roofing project.

Find one near you at gaf.com.

NANCY FIRE, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Design Works International, has defined a new trend — taking the inside out. Nancy states “as homeowners spend more time outside of their homes, they want to extend their interior style and sensibility, whether that be elegant, traditional, or more contemporary, to their outdoor living spaces that include the yard, the deck, and the roof. Your roof is a decision with a long-term

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CHOOSING JUST THE RIGHT CABINETRY is one of the most important decisions you can make when remodeling your kitchen. Thomasville Cabinetry offers amazing solutions to transform your room! Beautiful design is easy with Thomasville Cabinetry’s wide variety of styles and finishes, but don’t forget to think about function — the key to a fabulous kitchen. Here are three things to think about for a functional kitchen:

1 STYLE

CAPTURE THE VIEW

Traditional cabinet doors are no longer the only choice when choosing a new cabinet style. Now you can choose from shelves, drawers or glass doors. Once you decide on the type of style, there are even more options to choose from such as decorative or textured glass.

That’s one good thing about Thomasville Cabinetry, they have so many amazing choices to choose from!

2 ORGANIZATION

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Think about how you use your kitchen the most and how it will need to function throughout the years to come as your family grows. With so many great options from Thomasville Cabinetry, such as a pantry pullouts and a wall-mount messaging center, you can find the perfect idea for organizing your space.

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impact. So make shingle, roofing style, and color choices that will complement your home and your personal style, providing you with years of comfort and satisfaction.”

There are several outlets focused on decorating and home improvement, but attention is paid primarily to the inside of the home.

What more and more homeowners are realizing is that the exterior of the home is as important as the interior of the home, and that a key element of DESIGN IDEAS

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the home’s exterior is the roof. In fact, the roof has been estimated to account for up to 40% of a home’s curb appeal.

TAKING THE INSIDE OUTSIDE So, embrace your personal style and note how it is reflected within your home

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3 EFFICIENCY in your style of furniture, color scheme, or accent pieces. Then extend your style and color choices to your roof. With the variety of shingle styles and color options available, it’s easier than ever to reflect your personal style and design aesthetic on the exterior of your home.

a world of options, Thomasville Cabinetry makes it easy to design your kitchen with aesthetics and functionality in mind.

ISLAND DREAMING

Lastly, you want to maximize every inch!

An efficient kitchen is a happy you! A great place to maximize your space is with your kitchen island. Will you want bar stools or to use the entire space for cabinet organization? Would a lazy Susan or a pots and pans pullout make your life much easier?

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Your Personal Style from the Top Down Elegant, Modern, Classic, Luxurious... Yes, We’re Talking About The Roof!

Purchasing a roof is a major investment that may cause anxiety. Utilizing available visualization tools, however, may help reduce the uncertainty associated with this large investment — and it can be a lot of fun. Tools like GAF’s Virtual Home Remodeler allow homeowners to apply different shingle styles and colors to a home that is similar in architectural style to their home (or even to their own roof by uploading a photo of their home). This makes their shingle decision-making process a more enjoyable, less daunting experience.

GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, offers many shingle styles and color choices that will enable homeowners to make their roof a reflection of their sense of style.

When you have made your selection, be sure to contact a GAF factory-certified contractor to discuss your roofing project.

Find one near you at gaf.com.

NANCY FIRE, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Design Works International, has defined a new trend — taking the inside out. Nancy states “as homeowners spend more time outside of their homes, they want to extend their interior style and sensibility, whether that be elegant, traditional, or more contemporary, to their outdoor living spaces that include the yard, the deck, and the roof. Your roof is a decision with a long-term

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CHOOSING JUST THE RIGHT CABINETRY is one of the most important decisions you can make when remodeling your kitchen. Thomasville Cabinetry offers amazing solutions to transform your room! Beautiful design is easy with Thomasville Cabinetry’s wide variety of styles and finishes, but don’t forget to think about function — the key to a fabulous kitchen. Here are three things to think about for a functional kitchen:

1 STYLE

CAPTURE THE VIEW

Traditional cabinet doors are no longer the only choice when choosing a new cabinet style. Now you can choose from shelves, drawers or glass doors. Once you decide on the type of style, there are even more options to choose from such as decorative or textured glass.

That’s one good thing about Thomasville Cabinetry, they have so many amazing choices to choose from!

2 ORGANIZATION

With

TAME THE SMALL THINGS

Think about how you use your kitchen the most and how it will need to function throughout the years to come as your family grows. With so many great options from Thomasville Cabinetry, such as a pantry pullouts and a wall-mount messaging center, you can find the perfect idea for organizing your space.

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impact. So make shingle, roofing style, and color choices that will complement your home and your personal style, providing you with years of comfort and satisfaction.”

There are several outlets focused on decorating and home improvement, but attention is paid primarily to the inside of the home.

What more and more homeowners are realizing is that the exterior of the home is as important as the interior of the home, and that a key element of DESIGN IDEAS

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the home’s exterior is the roof. In fact, the roof has been estimated to account for up to 40% of a home’s curb appeal.

TAKING THE INSIDE OUTSIDE So, embrace your personal style and note how it is reflected within your home

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3 EFFICIENCY in your style of furniture, color scheme, or accent pieces. Then extend your style and color choices to your roof. With the variety of shingle styles and color options available, it’s easier than ever to reflect your personal style and design aesthetic on the exterior of your home.

a world of options, Thomasville Cabinetry makes it easy to design your kitchen with aesthetics and functionality in mind.

ISLAND DREAMING

Lastly, you want to maximize every inch!

An efficient kitchen is a happy you! A great place to maximize your space is with your kitchen island. Will you want bar stools or to use the entire space for cabinet organization? Would a lazy Susan or a pots and pans pullout make your life much easier?

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DESIGN IDEAS

StyleTRENDS UPDATING YOUR KITCHEN DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A TEDIOUS PROJECT. In fact, it can be a project you and a helper can tackle in less than a day. Here are the hallmarks of design for each kitchen style.

TRADITIONAL KITCHENS

COTTAGE KITCHENS

Taming the Towels A DIY industrial-style towel bar looks great in any bath.

WHETHER YOU HAVE A COUNTRY-KITSCH KITCHEN OR A SLEEK, MODERN LOOK, this DIY towel bar made from black steel pipe and fittings will add a striking touch to the room. Even though you wouldn’t think of pipes and fittings looking good along side the antiques or high-gloss cabinets, it really looks pretty cool! And you can find all the supplies at your local Home Depot.

Classic. Time tested. Never out of fashion.

Enjoy sophistication that never feels outdated.

MODERN KITCHENS

Apron-front sinks and butcher block island tops call to the cottage-style sensibility.

GROWING KITCHEN TRENDS

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Industrial Towel Bar Supplies ” black pipe (in any ½ length you would like your towel bar to be) 2 – ½” 90-degree elbows 2 – ½” close nipples

STEP 1 • Use

two 8-inch pipe wrenches or slip-joint pliers and attach the elbows to the ends of your pipe. Cover the jaws of the pipe wrenches or pliers with a heavy cloth so they don’t scratch the pipe and fittings.

2 – ½” floor plates – 1” stainless steel 12 wood screws

STEP 2 • Now

thread the close nipples into the elbows, do not tighten at this time.

STEP 3 • Attach

Industrial-style faucets and slab-front cabinetry indicate today’s modern kitchen style.

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From pullouts for all types of dishes to deep, single deep-bowl sinks, these trends are top in kitchen design.

the floor plates to the close nipples and tighten by hand only, you don’t need to have these connections super tight.

• Make

any adjustments to the towel bar to get both floor plates to align up flush on the surface where you will be mounting the bar.

• Apply a protective coating using a clear polyacrylic; this will prevent the pipe and fitting from rusting.

We used Minwax Clear Semi-Gloss Polycrylic.

FAST FIX This project was quick and easy, in less than an hour, including drying time, the industrial towel bar was up and ready to use.

MOUNTING • Mount

the bar using the stainless steel wood screws. Be sure to predrill your holes so you don’t split the wood.

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THE KITCHEN IS WAY MORE than just where the cook is.

By Sarah Reep, ASID, IISA, Certified Master Designer at KraftMaid Cabinetry.

OVER THE PAST DECADES, the kitchen has evolved into the hub of the home — more than just a place to make meals and

HOW IT WORKS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOW IT LOOKS. A kitchen that looks great but doesn’t function well is not a place where you want to spend time. For example, consider who’s there with you — then create space for them to prep, or clean or chat. If you focus just on looks, you’ll end up with daily irritations.

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Are you storing large, economy-sized items outside the kitchen in a utility room?

Do your pot lids clang together when you’re storing them? Would you cook with more spices if they weren’t so jumbled?

Solutions for these and other kitchen issues you might not have thought about are available from KraftMaid — like auto-open cabinets for high, hard-to-reach places.

“Swing-outs” that make deep corner cabinets more accessible. Zones especially designed for kids, entertaining or home-office work.

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Think it through, and you’ll enjoy a kitchen filled with family, friends, helpers, onlookers and pets.

If you don’t reflect on the reality of how you and your family use your kitchen, you’ll miss a chance to truly improve the hours you spend there.

DESIGN IDEAS

Often people are unaware of the many advancements in life-inspired features, such as KraftMaid’s base mixer shelf for lifting heavy items up from below, then easily lowering it back down to keep counters clear.

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Frequently I observe people (the ones who later experience kitchen regret) basing all decisions on appearances. Naturally, your new kitchen has to look amazing — with KraftMaid, you can make it look any way your Pinterest/Houzz-inspired heart desires, choosing colors, styles and options to instantly dazzle guests.

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clean them up again. Life revolves around the kitchen. MAKE SURE YOUR NEW KITCHEN FITS HOW YOU LIVE.

Ask your Kitchen Design Specialist at The Home Depot or log on for designer help. Together you can prevent kitchen regret — and end up living in a room you love.

A KITCHEN DESIGNED FOR HOW YOU’LL ACTUALLY USE IT.

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From soft-close doors and drawers to the exclusive DuraKraft™ Plus Finishing System—innovation comes standard in every KraftMaid® kitchen.

Get started at homedepot.kraftmaid.com.

THE KITCHEN IS WAY MORE than just where the cook is.

By Sarah Reep, ASID, IISA, Certified Master Designer at KraftMaid Cabinetry.

OVER THE PAST DECADES, the kitchen has evolved into the hub of the home — more than just a place to make meals and

HOW IT WORKS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOW IT LOOKS. A kitchen that looks great but doesn’t function well is not a place where you want to spend time. For example, consider who’s there with you — then create space for them to prep, or clean or chat. If you focus just on looks, you’ll end up with daily irritations.

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Are you storing large, economy-sized items outside the kitchen in a utility room?

Do your pot lids clang together when you’re storing them? Would you cook with more spices if they weren’t so jumbled?

Solutions for these and other kitchen issues you might not have thought about are available from KraftMaid — like auto-open cabinets for high, hard-to-reach places.

“Swing-outs” that make deep corner cabinets more accessible. Zones especially designed for kids, entertaining or home-office work.

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ASK YOURSELF SOME QUESTIONS. ANSWER HONESTLY.

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Think it through, and you’ll enjoy a kitchen filled with family, friends, helpers, onlookers and pets.

If you don’t reflect on the reality of how you and your family use your kitchen, you’ll miss a chance to truly improve the hours you spend there.

DESIGN IDEAS

Often people are unaware of the many advancements in life-inspired features, such as KraftMaid’s base mixer shelf for lifting heavy items up from below, then easily lowering it back down to keep counters clear.

IG

Frequently I observe people (the ones who later experience kitchen regret) basing all decisions on appearances. Naturally, your new kitchen has to look amazing — with KraftMaid, you can make it look any way your Pinterest/Houzz-inspired heart desires, choosing colors, styles and options to instantly dazzle guests.

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When renovating, people often fail to consider how many roles the kitchen plays in everyday life.

These people develop kitchen regret.

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clean them up again. Life revolves around the kitchen. MAKE SURE YOUR NEW KITCHEN FITS HOW YOU LIVE.

Ask your Kitchen Design Specialist at The Home Depot or log on for designer help. Together you can prevent kitchen regret — and end up living in a room you love.

A KITCHEN DESIGNED FOR HOW YOU’LL ACTUALLY USE IT.

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From soft-close doors and drawers to the exclusive DuraKraft™ Plus Finishing System—innovation comes standard in every KraftMaid® kitchen.

Get started at homedepot.kraftmaid.com.

StyleTRENDS UPDATING YOUR KITCHEN DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A TEDIOUS PROJECT. In fact, it can be a project you and a helper can tackle in less than a day. Here are the hallmarks of design for each kitchen style.

TRADITIONAL KITCHENS

COTTAGE KITCHENS

Taming the Towels A DIY industrial-style towel bar looks great in any bath.

WHETHER YOU HAVE A COUNTRY-KITSCH KITCHEN OR A SLEEK, MODERN LOOK, this DIY towel bar made from black steel pipe and fittings will add a striking touch to the room. Even though you wouldn’t think of pipes and fittings looking good along side the antiques or high-gloss cabinets, it really looks pretty cool! And you can find all the supplies at your local Home Depot.

Classic. Time tested. Never out of fashion.

Enjoy sophistication that never feels outdated.

MODERN KITCHENS

Apron-front sinks and butcher block island tops call to the cottage-style sensibility.

GROWING KITCHEN TRENDS

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Industrial Towel Bar Supplies ” black pipe (in any ½ length you would like your towel bar to be) 2 – ½” 90-degree elbows 2 – ½” close nipples

STEP 1 • Use

two 8-inch pipe wrenches or slip-joint pliers and attach the elbows to the ends of your pipe. Cover the jaws of the pipe wrenches or pliers with a heavy cloth so they don’t scratch the pipe and fittings.

2 – ½” floor plates – 1” stainless steel 12 wood screws

STEP 2 • Now

thread the close nipples into the elbows, do not tighten at this time.

STEP 3 • Attach

Industrial-style faucets and slab-front cabinetry indicate today’s modern kitchen style.

STYLE TRENDS

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From pullouts for all types of dishes to deep, single deep-bowl sinks, these trends are top in kitchen design.

the floor plates to the close nipples and tighten by hand only, you don’t need to have these connections super tight.

• Make

any adjustments to the towel bar to get both floor plates to align up flush on the surface where you will be mounting the bar.

• Apply a protective coating using a clear polyacrylic; this will prevent the pipe and fitting from rusting.

We used Minwax Clear Semi-Gloss Polycrylic.

FAST FIX This project was quick and easy, in less than an hour, including drying time, the industrial towel bar was up and ready to use.

MOUNTING • Mount

the bar using the stainless steel wood screws. Be sure to predrill your holes so you don’t split the wood.

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For every mess, choose KIDS ‘N’ PETS!

THE KITCHEN IS ARGUABLY THE MOST HARDWORKING SPACE IN YOUR HOME — it’s a recipe-testing place, family command center and Then take the clear tape and string and connect the marks. This gives you a grid to align the wall decals.

Finish by marking the top center.

DIY Menu Board Hey mom, what’s for dinner?

OH HOW MANY TIMES I’ve heard this from my family over the years. I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect way to answer that question. After much thought, I came up with the perfect DIY Menu Board.

I wanted the board to be awesome so it combines functionality and good looks. While I love the look of chalkboard, I didn’t necessarily want the mess of all the chalk dust. My creative

solution ... cover it with clear acrylic plexiglass and use a white chalk marker or neon dryerase markers .

This also makes it easy to clean. I used wall decals to add beautiful

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Acrylic Sheet 0.100″ x 24 x 48 (this can be found at The Home Depot) • Black Chalkboard 24 x 48 (this can also be found at The Home Depot) • 24 x 48 Picture Frame (we made our own) • Decorative masking tape • White China Markers • Custom wall decals

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FrogTape Measure • String • Clear Packing Tape • Tape

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lettering. I received the lettering and size I wanted for the project, and I couldn’t be happier! Now it’s time to get to work putting together this awesome project.

nce you have everything it’s O time to mark out the chalkboard.

This takes the most time but it is worth it. tart with the 1″ FrogTape, run a S strip around the perimeter of the chalkboard, then add an additional strip at the top. orking from the top left hand W corner mark 3 1/4″ in from the left. Repeat at the bottom.

Then again start at the top left hand corner and mark the left edge at 8, 14, 20, 26, 32, 38 and 44.

Repeat along the right hand edge.

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general hangout spot. Bring extra storage into your space with a few kitchen storage solutions.

ow we get to make the menu N board look awesome.

Work from the top down starting with the menu decal. Read the directions provided by the manufacturer and important preparation tips for a foolproof application.

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ext, find the center of the menu N decal, align the mark with the top center mark on the board. Remove the backing paper and align the marks. Smooth out the decal using the provided squeegee. arefully and slowly peel off the C transfer paper. Then run a piece of decorative masking tape across the top. ow let’s move on to the other N decals, this is where you’ll be glad you spent the time marking and making the string grid. Follow the same basic steps you did to apply the menu decal but use the strings to align them to keep them straight and true. Align the top and bottom dots with the vertical string and the left and right dots with the horizontal string. nce all the wall decals are on you O can remove the tape and string.

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The items that live on your countertop aren’t just functional. Since they live out in the open, if thoughtfully selected, they can bring loads of style to your kitchen. If you’re looking to inject your space with a vintage feel, opt for a set of hammered copper canisters. For a more ornate, formal look, opt for antiqued canisters with a leafy design and pewter finish. If your kitchen is channeling a more modern style, consider a sleek stainless steel canister set.

If you’re a wine collector or just like to have a few bottles on hand for unannounced guests, vertical storage can do wonders for keeping fragile bottles off countertops. If you have space for a small island, consider a wooden counter-height wine rack that can double as a workspace. If wall space is something you can spare, a vertical wall-mount wine rack can turn a few bottles into a functional — and beautiful — focal point.

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A pot rack is a great way to free up cabinet space, leaving your cabinets to store more food and cookware since they aren’t filled with sauté pans and stockpots. Choose a ceilingmount pot rack if you have a center island. Go for a wall-mount pot rack if you have a galley kitchen.

ow we assemble the Menu N Board, a quick 1-2-3. Place the acrylic glass in the frame, then the finished chalkboard. Use windowglazing points to keep them in the frame. Now it’s time to put it to work!

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Kitchen Storage

For every mess, choose KIDS ‘N’ PETS!

THE KITCHEN IS ARGUABLY THE MOST HARDWORKING SPACE IN YOUR HOME — it’s a recipe-testing place, family command center and Then take the clear tape and string and connect the marks. This gives you a grid to align the wall decals.

Finish by marking the top center.

DIY Menu Board Hey mom, what’s for dinner?

OH HOW MANY TIMES I’ve heard this from my family over the years. I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect way to answer that question. After much thought, I came up with the perfect DIY Menu Board.

I wanted the board to be awesome so it combines functionality and good looks. While I love the look of chalkboard, I didn’t necessarily want the mess of all the chalk dust. My creative

solution ... cover it with clear acrylic plexiglass and use a white chalk marker or neon dryerase markers .

This also makes it easy to clean. I used wall decals to add beautiful

SUPPLIES • Clear

Acrylic Sheet 0.100″ x 24 x 48 (this can be found at The Home Depot) • Black Chalkboard 24 x 48 (this can also be found at The Home Depot) • 24 x 48 Picture Frame (we made our own) • Decorative masking tape • White China Markers • Custom wall decals

TOOLS • 1

FrogTape Measure • String • Clear Packing Tape • Tape

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lettering. I received the lettering and size I wanted for the project, and I couldn’t be happier! Now it’s time to get to work putting together this awesome project.

nce you have everything it’s O time to mark out the chalkboard.

This takes the most time but it is worth it. tart with the 1″ FrogTape, run a S strip around the perimeter of the chalkboard, then add an additional strip at the top. orking from the top left hand W corner mark 3 1/4″ in from the left. Repeat at the bottom.

Then again start at the top left hand corner and mark the left edge at 8, 14, 20, 26, 32, 38 and 44.

Repeat along the right hand edge.

2016 WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARDS

general hangout spot. Bring extra storage into your space with a few kitchen storage solutions.

ow we get to make the menu N board look awesome.

Work from the top down starting with the menu decal. Read the directions provided by the manufacturer and important preparation tips for a foolproof application.

COUNTERTOP STORAGE

ext, find the center of the menu N decal, align the mark with the top center mark on the board. Remove the backing paper and align the marks. Smooth out the decal using the provided squeegee. arefully and slowly peel off the C transfer paper. Then run a piece of decorative masking tape across the top. ow let’s move on to the other N decals, this is where you’ll be glad you spent the time marking and making the string grid. Follow the same basic steps you did to apply the menu decal but use the strings to align them to keep them straight and true. Align the top and bottom dots with the vertical string and the left and right dots with the horizontal string. nce all the wall decals are on you O can remove the tape and string.

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The items that live on your countertop aren’t just functional. Since they live out in the open, if thoughtfully selected, they can bring loads of style to your kitchen. If you’re looking to inject your space with a vintage feel, opt for a set of hammered copper canisters. For a more ornate, formal look, opt for antiqued canisters with a leafy design and pewter finish. If your kitchen is channeling a more modern style, consider a sleek stainless steel canister set.

If you’re a wine collector or just like to have a few bottles on hand for unannounced guests, vertical storage can do wonders for keeping fragile bottles off countertops. If you have space for a small island, consider a wooden counter-height wine rack that can double as a workspace. If wall space is something you can spare, a vertical wall-mount wine rack can turn a few bottles into a functional — and beautiful — focal point.

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A pot rack is a great way to free up cabinet space, leaving your cabinets to store more food and cookware since they aren’t filled with sauté pans and stockpots. Choose a ceilingmount pot rack if you have a center island. Go for a wall-mount pot rack if you have a galley kitchen.

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Wine Refrigerator

Handheld Leaf Blower

and Paper Shredder

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Wireless Router

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Portable Generator

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Craft Painting Supplies

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Wood Protector Sealant

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Lightbulb

Outdoor Storage Shed

Presto

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Rust-Oleum

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Easy-Off

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