Innholdsfortegnelse for July-August 2013 i HGTV Magazine

Door Steel Smooth pine door, $133, jeld-wen.com for stores; paint: Major Blue by Sherwin-Williams; Camelot brass handleset in satin nickel, $139, schlage.com Porch Light Millennium Lighting Radial Wave Shade 12"-diameter pendant in satin red, $80, atgstores.com Outdoor Pillow Designed for Outdoors Blue Stripes 12" x 20" polyester pillow, $61, outdoorpillowsonly.com Rattan Chair Casbah chair in light brown, $120, pier1.com Welcome Mat Mystic Stars coir mat, $32, tag2u.com Mailbox GDM Mailbox Company Newport stainless steel mailbox, $89, wayfair.com; house numbers and border: vinyl decals, $3, vinylconcepts.etsy.com Doorbell Sunface doorbell ringer in nickel silver, $55, michaelhealy.com Birdhouse Wooden 10"-tall birdhouse with bunting, $50, plowandhearth.com…

ice pop garland, page 16 65 winners Ice Pop 12' paper garland, paper-source.com birdhouse, page 5 5 winners Wooden 10"-tall birdhouse with bunting, plowandhearth.com fish ice tray, page 60 10 winners Rubber ice cube tray, worldmarket.com paper party set, page 150 10 winners Ice cream truck with 12 cups and wooden spoons, shopsweetlulu.com horseshoe game, page 16 35 winners Steel horseshoe set, llbean.com outdoor pillow, page 160 15 winners Bird 16" x 16" polyester pillow in white, grandinroad.com nautical doormat,page 60 15 winners Anchors 24" x 36" doormat, garnethill.com cutting board, page 60 10 winners Farberware watermelon 15"-long silicone cutting board, pfaltzgraff.com ice cream machine,page 150 5 winners Automatic frozen yogurt, ice cream, and sorbet maker in turquoise, cuisinart.com…

Uh-oh, I'm leaking. Unless you see an obvious crack in the jar, a leak is probably the result of a split or twisted sealing ring—that's the piece that sits between the jar and the part that holds the blade. You can usually order a replacement from the manufacturer. I'm better in metal. Blenders with metal on both the bottom of the jar and the base where the jar attaches can last 10-plus years. Models with plastic fittings may survive only half that time but can still cost the same amount—so don't judge a blender by its price. More buttons don't mean a better machine. As enticing as those 16-speeders are, most people need just low, medium, and high, which will whip up everything from salsa (low speed) to shakes (high…

…to use old sunscreen? A: "I generally tell people not to keep a bottle of sunscreen that's been open for more than a year because it may not fully protect you," says Amy Taub, M.D., spokesperson for the Skin Cancer Foundation. "But if you bought a bottle at the end of last summer and it hasn't been left out in the sun, it will probably work fine." Look for the expiration date first, then check that the sunscreen isn't separated, runny, or different-smelling than when you bought it. If all appears OK, your lotion, spray, or foam should be fine to use this season. To keep sunscreen as potent as possible in the future, store it in a cool, dry place, and make sure the cap is tightly closed. BOTTOM…

1 Table lamps commonly range from 24 to 34 inches tall, including the shade. A good trick for choosing the right height: The bottom of the shade should be eye level when you're seated. 2 Buying a new shade? Measure the base at its widest point—the diameter of the shade should be about twice that. And the shade should cover the switch but let a little of the neck peek out. 3 A drum shade is pretty no-fail. It complements almost any base, from a sleek cylinder to a curvy urn. I'm a fan of white linen, but you can't go wrong with any neutral, like a cream-color paper shade or a pale gray cotton one. 4 If you choose a lamp with a vibrant shade or base, add accents…

Choose a chair Padma's Plantation Outdoor Cottage Paris rattan bistro chair in green, $364, atgstores.com Älmsta rattan chair, $100, ikea.com. We painted this one with two coats of Exuberant Pink by HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams. Riviera rattan armchair in dandelion, $245, serenaandlily.com Pick a tablecloth fabric Baja Stripe polyester fabric in poppy, $9 per yard, warehouse fabricsinc.com Textured Basics Multi Shoreline cotton fabric, $11 per yard, fatquartershop.com Right Stripe cotton fabric in daffodil, $20 per yard, lsfabrics.com TIP To have a full-length tablecloth made for a 36-inch-diameter round table, you'll need about eight yards of fabric. Shop for containers Sophie Conran for Portmeirion 8 ½"-tall large porcelain pitcher in pink, $30, hayneedle.com Flower Market 8 ½"-tall enamel pitcher in green, $72, mackenzie-childs.com Polka Dot 7"-tall glass, $7, fishseddy.com Gingham 6…

$60 This 100% cotton pillow adds summer fun to an armchair. Quatrefoil 20" x 20" pillow in lemon yellow, zazzle.com $20 It's made from polyester, so this one can go indoors or out. Cabana geometric 17" x 17" pillow in yellow, pier1.com $1,645 Lacquered wood is a high-end touch, and the closed sides let you line up loads of paperbacks. Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Crescent Heights 40"W x 14"D x 78"H bookcase in red, jcp.com $509 Display a mix of books and knickknacks on this airy, open steel frame. Slim étagère 42"W x 15"D x 72"H powder-coated bookcase in red, roomandboard.com $80 Just the right size for dinner fresh off the grill. Spongeware 10 ¾"-diameter glazed terra-cotta plates (sold individually; price is for 4), canvashomestore.com $40 Slightly smaller, this…

News flash! Not everyone who goes to an open house is interested in buying a house. Plenty of folks are there just to scout for decorating ideas. Take Amy, Angela, Bronwyn, and Lisa, self-professed suburban house spies. Once a month these four New Jersey friends comb the classifieds for open house listings in their town, then spend Sunday afternoons touring their top five or six picks. Sometimes they troop as a group, other times they divide and conquer. But they always traipse through rooms with the same mission: Find creative ideas to try in their own homes. "It's cheaper than hiring a decorator," says Amy. Here, some of their best steals and stories. Bold runner on the stairs "I went to an open house where the owners paired wild wallpaper…

MEET THE CRAFTER Emily Hart, a stay-at-home mom and home design blogger at recentlytheblog.com. HOMETOWN: Oklahoma City THE GOAL: To upgrade off-the-shelf furniture and accessories into custom pieces. HER MOTTO: "Patience and a willingness to do some digging go a long way when it comes to DIY." Gold-dotted lamp base How-to: Turn the base on its side so you can reach inside its open bottom. Wrap the cord that runs down the center of the base in painter's tape. Dip different-size pouncers into the gold leaf adhesive (called sizing medium), and dab them inside the lamp's base. Following the kit's instructions, apply the leaf. Use the crafts brush to remove excess leaf. Let set for a few minutes. Pour about half the paint into the base and swirl it around…

MEET THE FAMILY Mina Cerny, a nonprofit consultant; James, a college law professor; and their kids, Rosemary, 5, and Louis, 3. HOMETOWN: Austin, TX THE CHALLENGE: To create their "forever" kitchen. After bouncing around five cities in 12 years, the couple decided to settle down for good in a 1972 ranch home in Austin. The details they chose for their kitchen remodel are bright, bold, and definitely not intended for resale! A skylight nearly the length of the room lets sunshine pour in. Ceiling color: Icing on the Cake by Benjamin Moore Brass pulls on every drawer 1 Patterned tile Mina's designer, Amity Worrel, found the cement tiles at originalmissiontile.com. "I wanted as many as I could fit," says Mina—that meant tile up to the ceiling. She considered multicolor versions,…

1 citronella candles These party-ready candles keep mosquitoes away. Luminary 5 3/4"-tall citronella candles, $40 for a set of 5, worldmarket.com 2 lighter Flex-neck metal lighter, $20, zippo.com 3 mesh food tent Loomed Palmae 19"-diameter sinamay food cover, $48, anthropologie.com 4 chip and dip tray Nito vine and ceramic chip and dip, $49, williams-sonoma.com Yum, let me in! Sturdy lounge chairs 5 Threshold Belvedere wicker lounge with olefin cushion in tan, $300, target.com 6 Jordan Manufacturing acacia wood lounge with slide-out tray, $163, wayfair.com 7 Sling steel and polypropylene chaise in blue, $249 for a set of 2, homedecorators.com 8 CLEVER CONDIMENT JARS Swap out standard ketchup and mustard squeeze bottles for these old-school mason jars fitted with a pump top. " Another cute idea: Fill mason jars three-quarters full…

My grandpa built it for my two sisters and me. It sat in my mom's basement for years, until my niece, Addie, 4, started putting her dollies in it. I knew a spruce-up was due, but I didn't expect how fun this remodel would be. I got to fulfill some decorating dreams, if only in miniature: black walnut hardwood flooring ($13 for an 11" x 17" sheet!), black and white basket-weave tiles, a teal accent wall, and butcher-block style countertops. The old canopy bed is now a white four-poster, and new cushions sit on the sofa my grandpa made. Turns out decorating on a small scale is good practice for how I love to personalize a house for real. Meanwhile, my niece is silly in love with the itty-bitty zebra…

1. How far into a paint can should you dip a brush? A. All the way to where the metal and bristles meet B. Halfway up C. One third of the way up 2. You've painted stripes using painter's tape. When do you pull off the tape? A. Right away B. After an hour C. The next day 3. What's the best way to unclog the nozzle of a spray paint can? A. Wipe it with a rag B. Poke the hole with a needle or pin C. Flip the can upside down and spray for five seconds D. There's really no way to unclog it 4. Ceiling paint is the same as wall paint. A. True B. False 5. What does a paint roller's nap refer to? A. The…

Q One of my windows keeps sliding closed. What can I do? CHIP SAYS: GIVE IT A GO. Unless your windows are more than 50 years old (hire a pro if they are), there are springs on each side of the frame that help keep the window in place when you slide it open. One probably broke or wore out. To access it, remove the window sash—you'll likely have to tilt it, then slide it out of its track. Unhook the broken spring from the window frame and bring it to the hardware store to get a replacement. Fit the new spring into the frame, then put the sash back in. Q My ceiling fan wobbles when it's on. How do I make it stop? CHIP SAYS: GIVE IT A…

For all seasons Cools you down, and in winter it can heat up a whole room. Bladeless 23"-tall fan and space heater in blue, $400, dyson.com Adjustable feet Make the legs taller or shorter to aim air where you need it. Otto 15"-tall bamboo fan, $200, stadlerformusa.com Retro style Vintage look, modern mechanism. And it comes in five colors. Urbanjet 12"-tall fan in baby blue, $150, lampsplus.com Shh! very quiet Solid steel, silent motor, and a wide-sweep oscillator. Allaire 14"-tall fan in brushed nickel, $119, restorationhardware.com Easy to carry The top handle makes it a breeze to transport from room to room. Global Products Resources 13"-tall retro metal fan in merlot, $57.50, decobreeze.com Energy efficient Big fan, small price! Chills for less than two cents per hour. Lasko Cool Colors…

Just because you grow up with a designing mom doesn't mean your taste will be like hers when you decorate your own home. Designer Haskell Harris lives in a 700-square-foot cottage in Charleston, SC, that's relaxed and pared down, with a black-and-white color scheme and natural materials. Her mom, Lou, an interior designer in Martinsville, VA, prefers the opposite: Her traditional home is full of rich colors, classic furniture, and fine antiques. Check out both houses and see how this mother/daughter duo differ. Mom: BED: A carved mahogany, four-poster king-size frame. SHEETS: Fine white embroidered linens and cutwork shams. "I often put a big Sunbrella coverlet over them because my two Portuguese water dogs are always up there," says Lou. SIDE TABLE: A concave, polished mahogany nightstand with a china…

Follow all the action! Catch the premiere of HGTV STAR on June 9 at 8 p.m. EST, and watch the contestants battle for the title. Anne Rue Lake Mary, FL Background: This mother of three launched her career designing the interiors of boats. These days she specializes in homes for sports stars. Design pet peeve: "Artwork that's hung too high on the wall. The middle of the art should be eye level for someone who's about 5'4"." Quick tip: "Wool carpet is worth the extra money. It wears better and lasts longer than anything synthetic." Jeribai Tascoe Sonora, CA Background: The son of a contractor, Jeribai has worked in construction on and off since age 14. As a graphic designer, he's created logos for fitness companies, and he's been designing…

1939 or 1999? 1908 or 1980? 1895 or 1995? All these houses for sale boast old-school character, but only some have the history to match. Look closely to see if you can tell whether each house is old (built before 1950) or new (built in 1950 or later). And remember: Appearances can be deceiving! old or new? Colorful Queen Anne Kingston, NY old or new? Light-Filled Charmer Seattle, WA old or new? Cozy Cape Cod Keene, NH old or new? Spacious Setup Mystic, CT old or new? Arts & Crafts Beauty San Jose, CA old or new? Classic Two-Story Brick Topeka, KS old or new? Quaint Cottage Portland, OR old or new? Single-Story Craftsman Houston, TX old or new? Charming Victorian Boonton, NJ old or new? Traditional Italianate Lexington, MO…

Passé bed frame Fuddy-duddy seat Dowdy doilies Old-fashioned dining chair Dated bookends Obsolete telephone table A fresh-looking four-poster bed Paint the frame with high-gloss latex paint, working on one carved section at a time and then moving on to the flat surfaces—it's a good trick for keeping paint even. Let dry. PAINT: Portia by Mythic Paint A jazzed-up desk chair This old chair was entirely upholstered, so we called in an expert. After removing the fabric, our upholsterer plumped up the seat cushion with batting and foam, then re-covered the chair in a lime green geometric-print cotton and added navy linen trim. He also swapped out the wood legs for a base on casters, which you can buy and hand over to an upholsterer to attach. FABRIC: Shakes Artist Green…

It would be easy to mistake Meghan and Bill Cashel's sun-filled Marblehead, MA, house for a vacation home. But the Cashels and their two sons, Billy, 5, and Tucker, 3, live in the 1940 Colonial—with its blue and green walls, slipcovered furniture, and woven accessories—all year long. "Before having kids, Bill and I lived in San Diego, and we loved that laid-back coastal feeling," says Meghan. When they bought this house by the Marblehead Harbor in 2008, they figured, why sacrifice breezy style just because winters can dip below 10 degrees? With the help of architect and interior designer Molly Frey, Meghan, a stay-at-home mom, and Bill, a finance executive, decorated their home to feel like the kind of place you'd like to escape to for a beach getaway. "The…

Ice cream machine Whips up a quart and a half of goodness in 20 minutes or less! Automatic frozen yogurt, ice cream, and sorbet maker in turquoise, $60, cuisinart.com Cute Scoop Cuts through straight-from-the-freezer rocky road. Zyliss ice cream scoop in pink/red, $15, surlatable.com Faux Cone A drip-free, dishwasher-safe "waffle cone." Martha Stewart Collection acrylic ice cream cone serveware, $30 for a mixed set of 4, macys.com Shake Maker This two-speed retro gadget turns the kitchen into your very own soda fountain. Drink mixer in chili red, $149, waringpro.com Pint Holder + Scoop Stash a store-bought pint inside this porcelain container to keep it cool when serving. Lunares pint ice cream holder in yellow, $48, anthropologie.com Paper Party Set Easy cleanup, clever packaging. Ice cream truck, $13 for a set…

Cover, pages 8, 64 Cooled Blue #SW6759 HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Cover, pages 8, 64 Exuberant Pink #SW6840 HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams pages 5, 8 Major Blue #SW6795 Sherwin-Williams pages 7, 134, 136 Full Sun #EB1-1 Valspar pages 7, 45 Mariner #SW6766 Sherwin-Williams pages 7, 53, 54, 56 Swiss Coffee #1812 Behr pages 7, 54, 56 Almond Cream #W-B-710 Behr page 106 18 kt. Gold Plate #1000 Krylon Premium Metallic pages 8, 113–114 Dragon Fire #S-G-240 Behr page 46 Coral Pink #2003-50 Benjamin Moore page 46 Claret Rose #2008-20 Benjamin Moore page 46 Peru #PPU1-18 Behr page 48 Yosemite Yellow #215 Benjamin Moore page 48 Outerspace #SW6251 Sherwin-Williams page 48 Orange Ochre #2010-1 Valspar page 48 Fresh Cut Grass #2026-50 Benjamin Moore page 54 Tucson Red #1300 Benjamin Moore page…

During a recent vacation in Florida, I had to muster every ounce of self-control not to grab a copy of the May issue off the newsstand—I'm already a subscriber and I knew mine was waiting at home! Thanks for creating such a delectable and addictive treat. —Jo Rewers, Kalamazoo, MI I had a list of projects to do in my home and was dreading the tasks and expense. Just as I was wondering how to begin, I opened your May issue and saw "10 Skills Every Homeowner Should Have." Shower caulking: Done! —Susan Wilson, Eureka, CA I was delighted to see an awning included as a decorating idea in May's "Copy the Curb Appeal." Our awning not only looks great, but it also slashed our air conditioning bill by about…

OUR EXPERT: Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean, who has sold 7 million copies of her dirt-busting advice books 1 Purex Free and Clear liquid detergent "It's tough to find a detergent that's hard-working and not loaded with fragrance and dyes. This is the one I've used for years." $4 for 50 ounces, grocery stores 2 Zout laundry stain remover "Here's a spray that doesn't just lighten stains, it fully erases them. Even grease!" $4 for 22 ounces, grocery stores 3 Niagara spray starch "Other starches leave residue if you don't keep the iron moving, but not this formula. And it has a no-clog nozzle." $1.50 for 20 ounces, grocery stores 4 Dr. Bronner's castile lavender liquid soap "I hand-wash delicates with a capful of this light-smelling soap because it…

Do you wash your car in the driveway or at the car wash? 57% At the car wash Do you leave the water running while you brush your teeth? 40% Yes, it's only fora minute! How does your lawn get watered? 25% With an automatic sprinkler 20% With sprinklers attached to a hose 55% The rain does it for me The drinking water in your house comes from: 36% The tap 21% Plastic bottles 16% A pitcher with a filter 14% A water dispenseron the fridge 10% A faucet with a filter 3% A watercooler inthe kitchen How long do you let the shower run before you get in? 36% No time at all—water's on, I'm in! 60% A minute or two 4% Until the bathroom's as steamy as…

mariner BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS "This cool aqua is a great choice for a sitting area—it's cheerful and energetic, and there's something smart about it too. I can see using it in a lot of places, like inside your kitchen cabinets or on a porch." —Kevin Walsh, Bear-Hill Interiors, Little Rock, AR claret rose BY BENJAMIN MOORE "The rest of this house is painted in neutral colors, so this mudroom really sneaks up on you. You turn the corner and it's like, 'Well, hello!' To get the most impact from a color as bold as this one, use it in a small space. I could picture it in a laundry room or a bathroom, too." —Tracy Morris, Tracy Morris Design, Bethesda, MD coral pink BY BENJAMIN MOORE "One of the things I…

WHAT A STEAL! $3 FISH ICE TRAY Rubber ice cube tray, worldmarket.com $5 GEM CRAYONS Kid Made Modern mini jewel crayons, set of 12, Target stores $6 FLAMELESS CANDLE Lotus 4 3/4"-diameter floating LED candle, pier1.com $7 COLORFUL GLASS Brite double old-fashioned, cb2.com $7.50 BOTTLE OPENER Whale metal opener, potterybarn.com $12 MARINE CANDLESTICK Anchor Bend 7"-tall resin candleholder in blue, anthropologie.com $13 CUTTING BOARD Farberware watermelon 15"-long silicone cutting board, pfaltzgraff.com $15 PRETTY HAND TOWEL Kate Spade New York Morningside Heights cotton towel, bedbathandbeyond.com $17 MELAMINE TRAY Multi Stripe 15"-diameter tray, worldmarket.com $22 DIPPED VASE Chateau Designs 12 ½"H x 7"-diameter white and blue earthenware vase, overstock.com $25 PATIO PILLOW Suzani 16" x 16" polyester pillow, grandinroad.com $30 OUTDOOR LANTERN Orange 20"-tall metal and glass lantern, HomeGoods stores $30 TABLE…

"I hope Burke Decor never stops selling Surya bright pillows. They look way more expensive than their price tag, and they come in dozens of fun prints and colors. —Brett Hill, executive editor Surya Diamond 18" x 18" polyester pillow in red and gray, $38, burkedecor.com 12" x 10" wicker storage basket, $9, HomeGoods stores "I hope Anthropologie never stops selling latte bowls. They're the perfect size for soup or little snacks like trail mix. I keep an all-blue assortment in my kitchen in a glass-front cabinet, but they also come in sets of six different colors." —Tracy Morris, Tracy Morris Design, Bethesda, MD Latte porcelain bowls, $30 for a mixed set of 6, anthropologie.com Bungalow 5 Jacqui 20"W x 20"D x 18"H tea table, $416, laylagrayce.com "I hope OXO…

MYRTLE BEACH, SC Population 27,759 Median home price $169,900 Median household income $37,669 More than 100 golf courses, a low cost of living, and mild temps make this beachside town about two hours north of Charleston a retreat for locals and 14 million-plus visitors a year. Weekend tennis court fee for one hour at Myrtle Beach Tennis Center $4 Adult single-day admission at Family Kingdom seaside amusement park $26 One scoop of ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery $4 Grooming for a small dog (less than 10 pounds) at PetSmart from $40 One dozen eggs at Piggly Wiggly $1.50 Two hours of housecleaning from Merry Maids $100 House for sale $167,900 4 BR, 2 ½ BA, 1,901 sq. ft. AGENT: DAVID LEVY, BEACH & FOREST REALTY SUNNYVALE, CA Population 142,287…

Head over to Hooper and Read Patterson's house in Wilmington, NC, and chances are you'll find the family of five hanging out on their back porch. That's because Hooper, an interior designer and blogger (Birds of a Feather), turned the once-empty space into the home's go-to spot. "I didn't want the back porch to feel like an afterthought," she says. "The rest of our house is bright with lots of turquoise, and I wanted the porch, which is right off the living room, to be lively and inviting, like an extension of the inside." With cheery colors and patterns, comfy seating, and some clever DIY projects, their poppy porch is now the envy of the neighborhood. Luckily, the Pattersons like to throw parties! 1. Woven furniture The polypropylene love seat…

Office Sherry and John share a home office, so they wanted to create a spacious spot where they'd be happy to sit for hours. Sherry stenciled the wall with a leafy pattern that looks like wallpaper. The 13-foot-long desk was another DIY project: It's made from four cabinets (only $6 total from a Habitat for Humanity ReStore) that are topped with stained lumber from The Home Depot. Nearly 300 people commented on these thrift store chairs, which Sherry spray-painted Ivy Leaf by Krylon. Over the past six years, Sherry and John Petersik have opened their doors—well, not literally—to millions of people eager to peek at their doable DIY projects and makeovers. Their blog, Young House Love, is one of the most visited home sites on the Web. "When we started…

Potato salad with spinach and lemon SERVES 4–6 2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes 1 lemon, juiced and zested ⅓ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 2 ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped ½ cup fresh dill, chopped 3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper 1. Heat a large pot of generously salted water to boiling. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 to 18 minutes. Drain, then cut each potato in half and put in a large bowl. 2. In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice and zest, olive oil, and sugar until well combined. Pour over the potatoes and stir gently until coated. 3. Add the spinach, dill, and shallots to the potatoes, and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. HANDY…

What's the one thing you can never pass up at the flea market? "Compotes date back thousands of years, but with their beautiful shapes and colors, they can look cool and modern. I use glass ones for fruit—so much prettier than a bowl." —Vern Yip, HGTV Star "Champagne buckets. We fill them with crayons for the kids. I don't mind if a bucket's tarnished, as long as it has a monogram or stamp to show where it's lived. Prices vary but usually start around $60." —Cortney Novogratz, Home by Novogratz "Vintage signs. I buy huge ones with lights, which can go for $100 and up, but you can find smaller ones or even reproductions for as little as $10. They look graphic and fabulous." —David Bromstad, HGTV Star…