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Match the Color and Profile of New Cabinets to Old Ones Apr. 07, 2022
Dear James: We remodeled our kitchen, but we love our stained wood cabinets. Some need new doors. Ho... Read More
There Are Many Attractive Ceramic Patterns for Projects Mar. 17, 2022
Dear James: The painted walls in my bathroom look too plain. I want to install some tile with a deco... Read More
Use Proper Blade in Various Power Saws Feb. 10, 2022
Dear James: I just got out my power saws for a remodeling project and the blades are shot. What type... Read More
Selecting the Right Brush Makes Painting Easier Oct. 21, 2021
Dear James: I have a box of old paint brushes here, but should get new ones for my remodeling projec... Read More
Don't Try to Accelerate the Value by Adding Too Many Improvements Feb. 18, 2020
I often have clients call me asking if it makes sense to put in a swimming pool or add on to their h... Read More
Dreading Visits from Boozy Sister-in-Law Sep. 01, 2017
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married 34 years. He's a wonderful man. His sister, "Debbie,"... Read More
Select and Work with a General Contractor Feb. 16, 2017
Dear James: An architect is almost finished with the plans for my house. I need to select a good gen... Read More
Add a Cedar Closet to your Bedroom Dec. 22, 2016
Dear James: I have always liked cedar closets and want to add a small one in my bedroom. How do I bu... Read More
Keep All the Design Details in Order When Building a New House Jul. 28, 2016
Dear James: I am going to have a house built. There are so many items, products, details, etc. to ke... Read More
Repair Rotting Decking and Support Lumber Jul. 21, 2016
Dear James: The wood on my deck needs some repairs. It is four feet off the ground and made of press... Read More
What to Do With an Old Fireplace? May. 04, 2016
How can you fix a dysfunctional or ugly fireplace? This is often a predicament in very old homes whe... Read More
How to Create a Beautiful Entryway Apr. 27, 2016
A foyer creates a gracious entry to a home. The trouble in a tiny house is that there is rarely enou... Read More
Involve an Interior Designer Early in Planning a New House Nov. 05, 2015
Dear James: My husband and I are planning to build our dream house. I have looked through many magaz... Read More
Top-Rated Remodeling Projects May. 19, 2014
Spring and early summer are the most active seasons for starting home remodeling projects. Perhaps t... Read More
Strange Brew
May. 10, 2014
