<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Build It </title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><description>Build It </description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[More Wiring Worries]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4270-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4270-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The second in a series about when to call in a licensed electrician for trouble spots like worn wiring.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wiring Worries]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49857-2005Apr13.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49857-2005Apr13.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you live in house that's 40 years old or more, it's time for a checkup by a licensed electrician.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Checking the Deck]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A30235-2005Apr6.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A30235-2005Apr6.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even the most weather-hardy decks can use some care and repair come springtime.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cutting the Cord]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12591-2005Mar30.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12591-2005Mar30.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basic buying guidelines for and reviews of some popular portable power drills.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Prefab Future,]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12589-2005Mar30.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12589-2005Mar30.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Take a good look at the house in these pictures. Eye candy, right? Modern lines, wide- open floor plan, sky-high windows  --  almost always the hallmarks of a contemporary, architect-designed residence that's nice to look at and undoubtedly pleasant to live in but manifestly out of reach for most people.]]></description><author> Jeff Turrentine</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Remodeling]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59719-2005Mar23.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59719-2005Mar23.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A sampling of Web sites that can help ease the task of a kitchen redo.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Vinyl]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39852-2005Mar16.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39852-2005Mar16.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vinyl is easy to install, but it pays to know the crucial details.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretty in Pink . . .  Or Blue Or Taupe]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46732-2005Feb23.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46732-2005Feb23.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At 5 a.m. Chris Arrasmith slips quietly out of bed, pads downstairs to the dining room and climbs onto a ladder.]]></description><author> Annie Groer</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[About Trim]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46734-2005Feb23.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46734-2005Feb23.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A primer on types of trim and how to choose theappropriate finish.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waking Up With a Bad Overhang]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28595-2005Feb16.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28595-2005Feb16.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to your roof, there may be several overhanging jobs to tackle come spring.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drywall D-I-Y]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10410-2005Feb9.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10410-2005Feb9.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twelve tips to help do-it-yourselfers handle drywall.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinder, Gentler Chainsaws]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3294-2005Jan12.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3294-2005Jan12.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first of a two-part series on chain saws. This week: Are they safe to use? Next week: We test four different models.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep It Clean]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49593-2005Jan5.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49593-2005Jan5.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleanliness during remodeling projects helps contractors work more efficiently and keeps you healthier.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Perfect 10]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46872-2004Dec8.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46872-2004Dec8.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The top 10 ways to make  your house more comfortable, energy efficient and safer this winter.]]></description><author> Mike McClintock</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a Shine to Chandeliers]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56884-2004Nov17.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56884-2004Nov17.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/homeandgarden/buildit</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A chandelier can be a room's brightest holiday ornament, but only if it's sparkling clean. 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