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Asphalt Driveway Needs Sealing Oct. 19, 2023

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Dear James: Our blacktop driveway is starting to look worn after only three years. What type of seal... Read More

Build More Bedroom Closet Space Oct. 12, 2023

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Dear James: We are running out of bedroom closet space for the various seasons' clothes. How can we ... Read More

Install Drywall Properly to Avoid Shadowing Mar. 02, 2023

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Dear James: We remodeled our bathroom and tried to do the drywalling ourselves. There is shadowing b... Read More

Wire Shelves Are Strong and Reasonably Priced Dec. 01, 2022

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Dear James: We have many closets in our new house, but they are already a mess and full. Are wire sh... Read More

The Correct Wall Anchors Make Strong Shelves Sep. 15, 2022

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Dear James: I need to install some shelving to get stuff off the garage and utility room floors. Som... Read More

Reduce Noise From Outdoors and Indoors Aug. 04, 2022

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Dear James: We are in the planning stage of our new house and want it to be quieter than our current... Read More

Add More Living Space by Remodeling a Basement or Garage Apr. 28, 2022

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Dear James: Our kids could use a rec room. We could use part of a large garage or the basement. What... Read More

Remove and Replace Drywall Tape Over Joints Jan. 13, 2022

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Dear James: The drywall tape is coming loose on the walls and in the corners, so I pulled it off. Wh... Read More

Wainscoting Made From Drywall Panels Looks Just Like Wood May. 20, 2021

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Dear James: We think wainscoting would look good in our dining room. We have extra drywall here from... Read More

Make Sure Concrete Is Properly Poured to Minimize Cracks Apr. 08, 2021

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Dear James: I am having a new house built in an area where others have had many cracks in the concre... Read More

Is It Better To Rent or Buy Drywall Hanging Tools/Equipment? Mar. 18, 2021

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Dear James: Much of the drywall in my house is uneven and needs to be replaced. I plan to hang the d... Read More

Consider What Might Be Needed Years From Now When Planning Wiring May. 07, 2020

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Dear James: We have computer and electronic cables everywhere. When we build our new house, how shou... Read More

Install a Bathroom Pedestal Sink Yourself Dec. 13, 2018

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Dear James: I want to remodel my bathroom, but I can only afford to do it in stages. I think install... Read More

Install Drywall Over Old Paneling Nov. 01, 2018

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Dear James: My house has old paneling with vertical grooves, and I want to cover it with drywall and... Read More

Eliminate Drywall Shadow Lines on Walls Jan. 26, 2017

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Dear James: I am remodeling two rooms. I hung and finished drywall in one room, but there are shadow... Read More

Typical Drywall Mistakes When Finishing a Room Nov. 24, 2016

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Dear James: I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but ... Read More

Apply Drywall Joint Tape and Compound Properly Jan. 28, 2016

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Dear James: I am ready to put up drywall in an at-home office for my business. I have put up drywall... Read More

Dignity in the Face of Disease Oct. 24, 2015

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I'm the baby of seven. Two siblings died several years ago, and last May, my eldest sist... Read More

Retape the Inside Corners in My Bedroom Nov. 28, 2013

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Dear Pat: I am handy with projects and I can even tape drywall joints pretty well. I am having a pro... Read More