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Cork Tile Accent Wall (00:01:14)
To dress up her living room, a homeowner installs a cork tile accent wall.
Power-Outage Light Kit (00:01:15)
Installing a power-outage light kit helps homeowners in emergencies.
Under-Rug Heating Pad (00:01:06)
A rug heating pad helps warm a drafty bedroom and keeps toes toasty.
Slide Lid Shed Adds Storage (00:01:11)
A homeowner adds extra storage to the backyard with a sturdy slid lid shed.
Waterproof Speaker for Shower (00:01:15)
Shower singing just got easier with these wireless waterproof speakers.
Soft Baby-Bath Pillow (00:01:09)
A new mother bathes her baby in flower-petal softness with safety in mind.
Easy-Install Bamboo Flooring (00:01:15)
Install bamboo flooring over existing tile with this click-and-lock system.
Creating a Custom Lampshade (00:01:14)
Create a unique lampshade using your own artwork or personal photos.
Easy-to-Install Pet Window (00:01:11)
An easy-to-install dog window lets your pet peek through the fence or door.
Wireless Back-Up Car Camera (00:01:13)
A car owner installs a wireless back-up camera and GPS as a safety feature.

Fire Pits With Style (03:15)
A gas- or wood-burning fire pit can quickly become the heart of a backyard.
Fire Pit (01:00)
How to build a stone fire pit like the one featured in the 2008 Blog Cabin.
How to Build a Stone Fire Pit (00:04:36)
Add a stone fire pit to your backyard with these step-by-step instructions.
Planning a Fire Pit (00:01:48)
Expert Nick Uleski shares tips for anyone planning to build a fire pit.
The Fire-Pit Kit (00:01:37)
Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns build a fire pit from a do-it-yourself kit.
Industrial Concrete Fire Pit (00:02:07)
Concrete gives an industrial look to this fire pit and seating benches.
Blog Cabin Beach Fire Pit (00:01:19)
Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns build a beach fire pit at Blog Cabin 2011.
Natural Stone Fire Pit (00:02:55)
Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns build a rustic fire pit of natural stone.
Contemporary Fire Pit (00:01:40)
This fire pit creates a destination where friends and family can gather.
Flashy Fire Pit Columns (00:01:00)
Create a flashy outdoor lounge by building fire pit columns on the patio.