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7 versatile drop-spots for coats, bags, and shoes, each packed with space-saving and clutter-busting ideas to help tidy up your entry. Get ideas for your own mudroom here !

A cozy fire on a cold night is a delight. But a wood fire left untended isn't safe. Unlike a gas fireplace, which can be switched off, the only way to leave a wood fire is closed off with glass doors. Image via: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/17-fireplace-upgrades As a focal point, a fireplace can set the tone for the whole style of a room. Rough brick can pull a rustic space together, while smooth glass can be used to set a modern tone. See all fireplace ideas here .

Colorful plantings, winding pathways, and plenty of green screens transform an urban lot that's exposed to passersby on three sides into a private oasis. https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/creating-secret-garden On a corner lot in the city, with an alley running along the back, it can be quite a challenge to create private outdoor space. Find out here how one homeowner transformed her backyard into a secret oasis. 

Are you tired of waking up and getting out of bed only for your feet to be greeted by the icy cold floor? If you're from this neck of the woods, this might be a reoccuring problem for you. Why not cut out the discomfort, and consider a luxury worth paying for: Radiant Floor Heating . Radiant floor heating can slash heating costs and keep your feet warm at the same time - win, win! Also, it's an "invisible" luxury because it will replace your old radiator that clinks and clicks, or your vents that blow dust around your house.  Image via www.thisoldhouse.com Click here to learn more about whether or not radiant floor heating is a good match for you. Sources www.thisoldhouse.com

On page six of Builder magazine's December issue, an article is featured that highlights the up-and-coming movement of "cleanly" built homes. Why is this phenomenon occurring, and what does it even really mean? It means that moms around the country are becoming more aware of the lurking health risks that are lying in many Americans' homes - health risks like radon, mold and poor air quality that leads to asthma or allergies. TV stations like HGTV and This Old House are educating people like never before on how you can build your home to avoid developing health issues, and the housing market is following suit. So, what types of precautionary adjustments are builders taking note of? Check out the list below.  Image via www.aceco.ca Improving air flow through a home Reducing toxins in the air  Whole-house water treatments Moisture control Flashing and airsealing  Carbon monoxide and radon detectors 

Crown molding isn't always cheap, so when you're using it you want to ensure you don't make mistakes, taking money right out of your pocket. To put money back in your pocket, become an expert at cutting crown molding, and install it yourself! Learning to install crown molding is a story of its own, so for today, let's just learn how to prepare the molding to install. Watch This Old House's video below to learn how to properly and safely cut your pieces of crown molding. Sources www.thisoldhouse.com