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People of Color Trending Republican Sep. 15, 2023
Are non-white voters really moving away from the Democratic Party? To partisan Democrats confronti... Read More
Protect Wood Door With Proper Finish Jun. 29, 2023
Dear James: My wood front door is still in good condition. When I tried to refinish with a clear coa... Read More
Preferred Color Apr. 15, 2023
Color is the most defining design element in a room. Colors can make a room appear cold and institut... Read More
The Power of Black Mar. 11, 2023
Black is used by designers all over the world. Industrial designers use it to accent shiny and polis... Read More
Install Drywall Properly to Avoid Shadowing Mar. 02, 2023
Dear James: We remodeled our bathroom and tried to do the drywalling ourselves. There is shadowing b... Read More
Use Aromatic Cedar Wood to Line Closet Feb. 23, 2023
Dear James: Our bedroom has a cedar closet, but the scent is almost gone, and I plan to build a seco... Read More
How to Match Fresh Paint to Old Wall Paint Dec. 08, 2022
Dear James: I made some patches on my bedroom wall. I don't have more of the original paint, and I d... Read More
Colorful or Full of Color? Oct. 08, 2022
So often during the summer months or during holidays, we take vacations to visit family or to farawa... Read More
If Walls Could Talk Apr. 09, 2022
If walls could talk, what would they say? Walls are the most important components of a room. They d... Read More
A Paler Shade of Gray Mar. 19, 2022
Over the last five to 10 year years, designers and homeowners have seen a shift in the go-to neutral... Read More
My Favorite Project Oct. 30, 2021
Working on hundreds of interior design projects over the years, the question always comes up: What i... Read More
Making Your Home Unique Oct. 23, 2021
The biggest fear that many homeowners have when decorating their home is to get it wrong and/or to e... Read More
Let There Be Light Oct. 09, 2021
When I walk into a room, I always tend to run to the window to either see the view or take a look at... Read More
Apple and Pear Ripening Aug. 18, 2021
Q: Our new house has a few apple and pear trees. They are older trees, but they don't have a lot of ... Read More
Rose Questions Aug. 04, 2021
Summer is rose time, so let's answer some of your questions about roses. Q: My roses are dropping th... Read More
Match the Color and Profile of New Cabinets to Old Ones Jun. 17, 2021
Dear James: We remodeled our kitchen, but we love our stained wood cabinets and some need new doors.... Read More
Add a Softer Layer Over Your Patio and Deck for Comfort Jun. 10, 2021
Dear James: My old deck and patio have gotten worn and rough over the years. Instead of having expen... Read More
Dogs See Blue, Yellow and Gray Apr. 22, 2021
Q: We're concerned that our middle-aged Labrador-German shepherd mix may be nearsighted because he c... Read More
If These Walls Could Talk Apr. 10, 2021
What if your walls could talk? What would they say about you? Would they be a dead giveaway of the l... Read More
Choose a Different Color Feb. 19, 2021
DR. WALLACE: For years, I've been begging my parents to repaint my bedroom, since the paint is old, ... Read More
