Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2013 i HGTV Magazine

Door Belleville smooth six-panel camber top door, $484, masonite.com for stores; paint: Shamrock by Sherwin-Williams; Arlington single cylinder handle set with Copa knob in antique brass, $125, kwikset.com for stores; Victorian Urn door knocker, $110, michaelhealy.com Wind chimes Woodstock Chimes of Polaris, $20, brookstone.com 317 house numbers 2" brass numbers, $6 each, houseofantiquehardware.com Porch light Steam Punk outdoor wall lantern, $299, shadesoflight.com Outdoor pillow Jiti Designs 12" x 20" pillow in green fork, $85, outdoorpillowsonly.com Doormat Sweet Home Collection Cursive welcome mat, $40, overstock.com Chair Arbora Teak London garden lounge chair, $275, wayfair.com…

I think I may have to get a second subscription to your magazine. By the time I'm done toting it to work, loaning it to friends, tearing out pages, and driving around with it in case I go to a crafts/home improvement store, my copy looks like it was attacked by a bear! As you can guess, I really enjoy HGTV Magazine. —Tracy Rosky, Latrobe, PA I watch HGTV from early morning until I go to bed and enjoy the magazine. My one question: Where is Mike Holmes? My whole family loves him. He gives such helpful tips—and he's not bad to look at, either! —Dolores Thomas, Wayland, NY Editors' reply: We love him too! Turn to page 34 for some of his best home maintenance tips. I just want…

…your iron? how often: Every three months, or more if you have hard water. how to: Many irons are self-cleaning these days. Clearing dirt and lime scale generally entails pressing the steam button for a minute while holding the iron over a sink, says Michele Lupton, Rowenta USA's marketing communications director. If yours isn't self-cleaning, clean the steam vents on the metal plate using a damp cotton swab. With any iron, empty the water compartment after every use to keep it free of buildup. Never rub starch or scorch marks on the metal using anything abrasive or you could scrub off the coating. Instead use a dedicated iron cleaner, like Dritz hot iron cleaner ($6, kmart.com). …your cell phone? how often: Every few months to get rid of germs, dust,…

Here's proof that dog and cat essentials don't have to botch the look of a stylish home. Time for a trade-up, people. Come on, we can do better than this. Bowl Spotty Dotty bowl, from $16, waggo.com Dipper bowl, from $16, waggo.com Mexican Fiesta bowl, $35, caninestyles.com Food container Bon Chien treat tin, $10, harrybarker.com Nicole Miller Pet ceramic treat jar, $17, amazon.com Cha-Cha Couture bone-shaped Pupperware, $3, puppypartyplace.com Bed Majestic Pet zigzag round bed, from $77, allmodern.com Greenery bed, from $85, petplay.com Kuddler dog bed, from $128, garnethill.com Toy Boiled wool Ringzee toys, from $4.50 each, olivegreendog.com Good Karma rope toy, $12, jaxandbones.com Kennel Club bone toys, from $8 each, harrybarker.com Scratching post Blue Grass bumpy ramp, $20, catclaws.com Cat scratcher lounge, $50, pet-fusion.com Catit lounge, $11, wayfair.com Bowl…

WHAT A STEAL! $1 mini bowl Classic blue 3 ½" bowl, pearlriver.com $6 initial journal Small softcover notebook, poppin.com $9 scented candle Mini tin in cactus verde, illumecandles.com $10 rainbow bath mat Nidelva bath mat, IKEA stores $12 groovy mug Geo print latte mug, cwonder.com $20 yard tools Threshold gardening tools, set of 3, Target stores $26 metal napkin rings Kingston napkin rings, set of 4, zarahome.com $30 cool candleholder Atlas pillar holder, zgallerie.com $35 ceramic tray Duro Olowu platter, jcp.com $40 throw pillow Kate Spade New York 12" x 16" pillow, bedbathandbeyond.com $46.50 pretty boxes Imax Hadley book boxes, set of 3, wayfair.com $70 50' hose Dramm garden hose, westelm.com $98 wool rug Suzani Solstice 3'-diameter rug, garnethill.com $99 modern chair James side chair, homedecorators.com $100 leather bench Triumph…

A bed takes up the largest piece of real estate in the bedroom, and the headboard you pick can change the feel of the space. You can go with a soft ultrasuede or linen one (that's what I have in my guest room), or something more structured, like wood or leather (my own bedroom pick). Then there's the height question: Do you want a low headboard that leaves you room to hang something above it, or a tall one that dresses up the wall? Here's advice on finding the right size and style for you. 1. A headboard is one of the most difficult pieces to move because of its width and inflexibility. Before you buy one, measure all the areas you'll need it to pass through: the front door,…

These homes for sale range from $200,000 to $2,000,000. Can you put them in the right order? RENTON, WA3 BR, 2½ BA, 3,263 sq. ft., built in 2005 18-foot-tall stone fireplace in the great room Game room with wet bar About 14 miles from Seattle AGENT: LYNN ARENDS, LYNN ARENDS REALTY GROUP COPPEROPOLIS, CA4 BR, 4 BA + two ½ BA, 4,076 sq. ft., built in 2004 Gym and game room Coffered ceilings Lakeside with a private beach and deck, 50 miles from Yosemite National Park AGENT: AARON STAFFORD, COLDWELL BANKER LAKE TULLOCH INDIANAPOLIS, IN3 BR, 2½ BA, 2,479 sq. ft., built in 2007 Mahogany floors and nine-foot ceilings Screened-in back porch In a cul-de-sac, about 12 miles from downtown AGENT: GENE ELLIS, CENTURY 21 SCHEETZ CARY, NC5 BR, 4½…

flips Brighten up vintage milk bottles 1 Cover clean bottles with a spray primer that works on glass; let dry. Then spray-paint the bottles and just inside the tops. 2 For added color, paint a hose clamp (from $1 each, at hardware stores) and attach it around the top of a bottle. PAINT (from left): Pumpkin Orange, Totally Tangerine, Sun Yellow, Citrus Green, Blue Ocean Breeze, and Peekaboo Blue, all by Krylon This little ring is used for clamping a hose to a faucet. Make message boards from 1950s metal trays 1 Tap a nail into the tray to mark where you want holes for the cord. 2 Drill holes. If necessary, use sandpaper to smooth around sharp edges. 3 String cord or thin ribbon through the holes; knot the…

Tight quarters–and budgets–don't make ideal remodeling partners. But Jason and Lauren Frye didn't let those constraints stop them from gutting their circa 1973 Wilmington, NC, kitchen. "We knew we couldn't afford top-of-the-line everything, but there were some things we just didn't want to sacrifice," says Jason. First on the Frye's must-have list was high-quality custom cabinetry. So when Lauren's dad—an experienced cabinet builder—offered to pitch in on the project as a housewarming gift, the reno ball was set in motion. The couple budgeted the rest of their expenses by spending hours online comparison shopping for materials. When the new kitchen was complete about two months later, they knew they had gotten the most bang for their buck. Custom cabinetry Sure, they saved by working with family (free labor!)on their beaded-board…

Welcome to the first annual Bloomie Awards—our picks for the best new plants you'll find in garden centers this year. And the winners are… Catchiest color combo 'Horwack' Pistachio Hydrangea What makes this plant a winner? Its petals. In shades of green, red, purple, and pink, they have a tie-dyed look, and each one is totally unique. We also love this hydrangea's strong stems, built for holding lots of blooms, and its improved disease resistance. Visit hgtvhomeplants.com for stores. Best container plant Crackling Fire Begonia This type of Bolivian begonia is tougher than its cousins—which means it looks fresh longer. It's also more compact, so it can be planted in even the smallest pots for little bursts of color around the yard. Unlike many container plants, it flourishes in both…

WIN! We're giving away these fun pillow combos. For details on how to enter for a chance to win, see page 133. PILLOWS, FROM LEFT: Celine 18" x 18" pillow in marine cream and oyster, judyrosstextiles.com; 14" x 22" pillow cover in Cintra fabric in multi blues by Alan Campbell, Quadrille; 18" x 18" pillow cover in Moroc fabric in blue, Quadrille Solid Basic Elements 22" x 22" pillow in sea, $45, burkedecor.com Dyed Rizzy Home light blue tie-dye 18" x 18" pillow, $30, bedding.com Solid Basic Elements 22" x 22" pillow in sea, $45, burkedecor.com Mini Print Peridot 20" x 20" pillow cover in turquoise, $64, pillow insert, $24, both serenaandlily.com Large Print Waverly 12" x 20" Groovy Grille Confetti pillow, $50, pillowdecor.com Textured Solid Ruffle 16" x 16"…

"I line up my couch pillows 100 times a day—even though I have a toddler who likes to dive in and say, 'Mama, look at da big, big mess.'" —Lucie Leblois, Washington, D.C. "If a light switch can be turned on and off from different locations, I need to have all the switches on the panel pointing down at the end of the day. The electrician who did the wiring in our house thought I was bonkers when I mentioned that to him!" —Julie Freburg, Holdrege, NE "Doesn't it make you crazy when raccoons get into your garbage cans but not the neighbors'? Doesn't all trash taste the same?" —Jennifer Bickerton, Rowayton, CT "How can anyone get in an unmade bed? I did it once, and my mother had my…

A hockey puck? A hair dryer? Nope! Find out what these fun and functional gadgets are all about. 1 It's a stylish speaker!Like having music on while you cook? Put this wireless speaker in your kitchen—or anywhere you want to listen. It holds tunes from your computer, iPhone, or iPad, and you can change out the wool cover, which comes in eight shades. Zipp AirPlay 10 ⅕" speaker, $400 (includes one cover; additional covers, $50 each), libratone.com 2 It's a plastic-bag sealer!Leftovers stay fresh longer when they're sealed supertight. This vacuum-pack sealer comes with 10 bags, plus two stoppers to reseal wine bottles. Caso vacuum sealer, $80 (small refill bags, $20 for 20, large refill bags, $30 for 20), williams-sonoma.com 3 It's a thermostat that you can program with your…

Straight answers to scratch-your-head questions. …to park your car in front of a neighbor's house? A: Leaving your car for less than a day is fine. But let it sit there longer and you're treading into rude-behavior territory. "Even though your neighbor doesn't legally own that spot, she deserves to park in front of her own home, or to have that space left empty," says Patricia Rossi, author of Everyday Etiquette. You could also risk getting a ticket, since some municipalities have limits on how long you can park in a public spot. If you really need the space—say, you have a long-term guest and your own driveway is already packed, or there's construction in front of your house—ask your neighbor for permission, and check with your local police department…

ANIMAL HEADS ON THE WALL Yay. The majority of our judges are in favor, as long as you don't go overboard and turn your home into a hunting lodge. "I don't mind a few animal heads or horns hung as a collection," says designer Tobi Fairley. Meg Caswell, host of Meg's Great Rooms, agrees, and is fine with both real and fake versions. "Sometimes I'll paint wooden ones from Roost (find them at digsshowroom.com) in bright colors and hang them in a kid's room," she says. Resin bull's head, $200, zgallerie.com Papier-mÂchÉ impala head, $169, westelm.com Papier-mÂchÉ zebra head, $76, dwellstudio.com Fake flowers and plants Nay. Standard plastic and silk varieties are nothing but "dust collectors," says Sabrina Soto, host of The High Low Project. Our other pros usually avoid…

LIGHT BLUE Striped Shade Painted glass shade, $40, schoolhouseelectric.com Storage Baskets Senegalese 26"-high basket, $98, 19"-high basket, $68, serenaandlily.com Damask Pillow Richard Stone Vintage pattern 20" x 20" pillow, $60, zazzle.com Monogrammed Towel Pearl embroidered hand towel, $25 (including monogram), potterybarn.com Flannel Bedding Cornwall queen comforter cover, $108, standard shams, $36 for a set of 2, garnethill.com Woven Rug Kilim diamond 5' x 8' rug, $349, rugsusa.com Dining Chair Hammond chair in moleskin, $149, homedecorators.com Drum Shade Spa softback 14"-diameter shade, $50, lampsplus.com Canvas Ottoman Presidio ottoman, $595, williams-sonoma.com Cool Fridge Smeg refrigerator, $1,999, westelm.com Steel Side Table Slim table, $219, room andboard.com Antiqued Vanity Keys vanity, $639, homedecorators.com LIGHT BLUE PAINTS TO TRY Pale blue is so soothing in a bedroom, like you're floating in the sky as you…

I need help showing off my shape. Does this print make me look old? My fabric is utterly depressing. sigh.… Save me from this bad plaid! As much as we love a good DIY project, we know some tasks—like reupholstering furniture—are better left to a pro. That's why we turned to a trusted upholsterer to give these tired chairs a second life. If you're looking to hire your own expert, ask around for recommendations, and go see the upholsterer's work in person and up close. Look for someone who offers a free consultation. Show him or her the piece (either a photo or the real thing), discuss your style ideas, and get an estimate. Yes, reviving an old chair can take more effort than buying a new one, but it…

Opening the front door to designer and HGTV host Sarah Richardson's Toronto house feels like opening a box of crayons—nearly every room is a different hue. But it all looks so pretty together. What's the secret to getting so many shades to play well with one another? "First, because every room features a bold color, you're not caught off guard as you move through the house," says Sarah. "It would actually be more jarring if one room were bright, the next neutral, and then the next one bright." Second, notice the subtle swaths of neutrals around her house. "That helps balance out all the color and keeps the place from looking like a kaleidoscope on steroids," says Sarah. What are her other tricks for creating a happy-hued home? She has…

Swap out your basics for these bright buys. Easiest makeover ever! 1. cheese grater The gator's long snout and tail mean you can rest it on top of a bowl. Gator grater, $17, delphiniumhome.com 2. Omelet pan A preppy argyle pattern cheers up Sunday breakfast. Basic Essentials flip pan, $30, ttustore.com 3. Meat thermometers These miniature thermometers measure doneness on four different kinds of meat. RÖsle thermometers, $35 for a set of 4, chefscatalog.com 4. Cooking tool art The cure for plain white walls. Chevron Kitchen unframed 11" x 14" prints, $48 for a set of 3, texturedink.etsy.com 5. Aluminum light Hang a few over a table or an island. At this price, they're guilt-free accessories! Foto 10"-diameter pendant, $20, IKEA stores 6. Nesting bowls Dishwasher- and microwave-safe, plus lids…

Paint Index Cover, pages 10, 12 Rosemary Green #2029-30 Benjamin Moore pages 7, 10 Shamrock #SW6454 Sherwin-Williams pages 9, 113–118 Potpourri Green #2029-50Benjamin Moore pages 9, 67 Magnet #C485 C2 Paint pages 9, 80 Mother of Pearl #A20-1 Olympic pages 9, 99, 101 Begonia #SW6599 Sherwin-Williams pages 9, 99, 101 Ciara Yellow #73 Farrow & Ball pages 9, 99, 101 French Lilac #1403 Benjamin Moore page 16 Extra White #SW7006 Sherwin-Williams page 16 Jubilee #SW6248 Sherwin-Williams page 45 Fabulous Grape #SW6293 Sherwin-Williams page 46 Bubble Bath #1326 Benjamin Moore page 46 Lemon Note #094-2 Mythic Paint page 46 Tantalizing Teal #SW6937Sherwin-Williams page 46 Offbeat Green #SW6706 Sherwin-Williams page 48 Outrageous Orange #2013-10 Benjamin Moore page 65 Sapphireberry #2063-60Benjamin Moore page 65 Pale Smoke #1584 Benjamin Moore page 67 Aquarium #SW6767Sherwin-Williams…

Six years ago I fell in love with this chair. I found it at a flea market in Atlanta, GA. I wasn't looking for a chair. I didn't need any more in my house, but I couldn't stop staring. We were meant to be together! I thought: This is what designers mean when they say, "Just buy what you love." I'm having one of those moments! I paid $375 for it and haven't had a moment of regret. I don't know how old my chair is or what its official style is, and I don't care. It has strong, dark-wood legs and pretty rattan sides. But best of all, it has cushions that are easy to change with new covers. I just zip them off and slip different ones on.…

A is for Area Rugs Naturalarearugs.com and rugsusa.com are two favorite bargain rug sites. Or shop the stores in January, when the home fix-up rush ends. Another option: Buy a remnant—a piece of carpet left over from a wall-to-wall job. "I just had a 10' x 12' remnant made into an area rug," says Meg Caswell, host of Meg's Great Rooms. "It was about $160, including binding." B is For Bedding Major sales happen in January, but "Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Bloomingdale's all have fantastic one-day sales throughout the year," says Danielle Colding, host of Shop This Room. "And you can always find bedding deals at companystore.com and smartbargains.com." Meg Caswell says she goes the DIY route: "I buy bargain fabric at fabricguru.com and have my tailor make…

Salt as a deicer! "Salt is cheap and easy to use, but it eats away at everything, including brick, concrete, and grass," warns Mike. "Next time you have to deal with ice, buy a bag of sand, gravel, or cat litter." Or try a non-salt ice melt, which replaces harsh chemicals with safer and less corrosive alternatives. Trees too close to your house! Tree roots can damage your foundation, and even make their way into sewage and underground drainage pipes. If there's a tree near your home that you love, consult an arborist to decide whether it's worth keeping. "He'll determine the size of its root system, which can be up to two to three times the size of the tree's canopy," says Mike. And talk to a pro for…

Fabulous Grape BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS "It's bold, but this deep purple looks great anywhere, as long as you use it in small amounts (i.e., not on a whole wall). I really like it with an animal-print accent. These two were made for each other!" —Tiffany Richey, Tiffany Richey Design, Dallas, TX Lemon note BY MYTHIC PAINT Tantalizing teal BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS "We wanted to have fun with our house instead of trying to make it fit in, so we decked out the door in a teal shade that I've always loved. Paired with the light yellow siding, it makes such a happy color combo." —Dana Silberman, homeowner, Atlanta, GA Bubble bath BY BENJAMIN MOORE "I picked this cheery color to match the pink in the shower curtain fabric. It's strong and pretty…

$2,824 Custom-made with top-quality, slouch-proof foam cushions. Wells 89" sofa in trey maize, roomandboard.com $649 Flip the back down and, voilÀ, it's a bed—great for house guests. Either/Or convertible 83" sofa, urbanoutfitters.com $245 Super-saturated colors from an Italian fashion legend. MissoniHome Nacimiento 16" x 16" pillow, wayfair.com $60 This oversize cotton pillow is perfect for afternoon sofa naps. Trendy Pinstripes 20" x 20" pillow, zazzle.com $229 Antiqued brass finish and carved handles look elegant in a dining room. Calvin 21 ½" x 12 ½" tray, ethanallen.com $50 The little feet on this tray elevate a cluster of perfume bottles. Richard Mishaan 11 ¼"-diameter tray, hsn.com $360 Available in 13 finishes from bronze to nickel, plus a choice of 17 shapes. Stafford 14"-diameter pendant in oil-rubbed bronze, rejuvenation.com $109 Black steel…

1 Show off a cute bench Whether on the front porch or in the grass, a weatherproof bench makes your front yard feel like a lovely park. Teak bench with cushion, $440, kohls.com Cast aluminum Garden Scroll bench, $299, gardenbenches.net Hardwood Fiona bench, $249, grandinroad.com 2 Surround trees with flowering ground cover Instead of brown mulch, put a pretty blanket of blooms around your trees. These fast-spreading ground covers flower in spring and summer. Creeping Jenny Sweet Woodruff Vinca Minor 3 Add a fence with a gate A lot of people fence off their property, but why not go the extra mile and add a swing-open gate in front of the house? It gives the yard that "secret garden" charm. Kroy by Ply Gem gate, $200, kroybp.com for stores 4…

MEET THE CRAFTER Typhanie Peterson, an interior decorator and blogger (typhaniepeterson.com) HOMETOWN: Orange County, CA THE CHALLENGE: To make her own art and accessories that look store-bought. HER MOTTO: "If you don't have the money, you can make the time!" CUSTOM ARTWORK "I've seen ombré paintings online, but I couldn't afford them. Then I came across a DIY technique on another blog and tried it out myself. The final look is upscale, modern, and 100% custom." What you'll need:      • Pencil      • Ruler      • 24" x 18" stretched canvas      • Seven disposable plates      • Red Tempera paint      • White Tempera paint      • Mixing stick      • 1" polyester paintbrush How to: 1 Use a pencil and a ruler to draw a 2-inch border around the canvas so the painting will be…

Every room in this Austin, TX, home has a "great idea" moment. Steal a few for your own place. Sometimes patience pays off in spades. Listen to Gretchen and Daniel Scardino's story. When the couple moved from New Orleans, LA, to Austin, TX, in 2002, they found the house they wanted right away: a 1907 Victorian with a large porch on a friendly-looking block. The only problem: It wasn't for sale. Darn it! So they settled on the next best thing and bought a two-bedroom bungalow across the street from their dream home. Then they waited. Five long years later, the owner of the tin-roofed Victorian charmer announced she had accepted a job out of state. "We made a strong offer, and the house never even hit the market," says…

This warm comfort food creation, a take on the Lee brothers' original pimento cheese potato gratin, was inspired by the popular cheese spread. "Pimento cheese is such an iconic Southern food that it's become a symbol of connection between people," says Ted, far left. That's why the two authors of the new cookbook The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen ($35, barnesandnoble.com) love serving it to family and friends. The bacon and onion make this version hearty enough to go from side dish to star of the meal, says Matt. "It has smokiness, creaminess, and some spicy heat," says Ted. "Just add a green salad and you've got dinner." RECIPE Pimento cheese potato gratin with bacon and onion SERVES 6 Ingredients 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes,…

"We tossed out a single Q to some of your favorite HGTV stars. White phalaenopsis orchids. I put them on our kitchen island and piano. They last longer than cut flowers and are prettier than any potted plant. I've found that when the flower wilts, the best way to make it bloom again quickly is to trim it where it meets the stem. Until that happens, I move it to a spot that's less visible." —Cortney Novogratz, Home by Novogratz What's the one houseplant everyone shouldhave? "A collection of mini succulents. I like to display them all lined up together, in small colored pots." —Sabrina Soto, The High Low Project "Wheatgrass looks fresh and modern. I love putting a big patch of it in a low lacquer box on a…