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Proper Sandpaper Makes Projects Easier Feb. 29, 2024
Dear James: Our century-old house has natural woodwork, but most should be refinished. How do I deci... 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
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
Upgrade Your Old Kitchen Cabinets Oct. 13, 2022
Dear James: My kitchen cabinets are still in excellent condition but are 20 years old. Is it possibl... Read More
Remove Old, Worn Finish From Woodwork Aug. 18, 2022
Dear James: I want to strip and refinish some very old woodwork in our farmhouse. What is the best m... Read More
How to Fix Scratches on Glass Aug. 21, 2019
Our homes are well-accessorized with glass from windowpanes to shower doors to tabletops to lovely g... Read More
Apply Drywall Joint Tape and Compound Properly Jan. 28, 2016
Dear James: I am ready to put up drywall in an at-home office for my business. I have put up drywall... Read More
