Search Content
Glue-Down Flooring Installation Oct. 15, 2026
Dear James: We are replacing carpeting with hardwood flooring ourselves. I prefer using the glue-dow... Read More
Are Plaster or Drywall Walls Better? Oct. 08, 2026
Dear James: I am planning a new room addition and have concerns about using drywall. I have heard so... Read More
Renew a Damaged Walkway Surface Oct. 01, 2026
Dear James: My concrete walkway from the driveway to the front door is sound, but the surface is cru... Read More
Upgrade Decor with a New Mantel Sep. 24, 2026
Dear James: I have an older house and want to upgrade the decor with a more modern fireplace mantel ... Read More
Add a Seat in Shower Stall Sep. 10, 2026
Dear James: While we are remodeling our bathroom, we would like to install a shower seat. How can we... Read More
Make Old Tarnished Brass Bathroom Fixtures Look Like New Sep. 03, 2026
Dear James: My master bathroom has some beautiful antique brass fixtures that have gotten tarnished ... Read More
Select Proper Carpeting Padding Aug. 27, 2026
Dear James: I have selected the wall-to-wall carpeting I want, but now I need to pick out the carpet... Read More
Use Elegant Urethane Wall Trim Aug. 20, 2026
Dear James: I think some decorative trim could jazz up some rooms in my house. Is this a project tha... Read More
Add Decorative Metal Ceiling Aug. 13, 2026
Dear James: A friend bought an older house with a metal panel ceiling, and I want one for my dining ... Read More
Upgrade Kitchen With Laminate Countertops Aug. 06, 2026
Dear James: I have a limited budget, but my old kitchen countertop is beyond repair. Is it a reasona... Read More
Stop Loud Water Hammer Jul. 30, 2026
Dear James: I often hear a loud knocking sound when we close a faucet quickly or the clothes washer ... Read More
Refresh Older Cedar Closet Jul. 23, 2026
Dear James: I have a beautiful cedar closet, but the scent has waned over the years. How can I refre... Read More
Jazz Up Door With Stained Glass Jul. 16, 2026
Dear James: We have a six-panel wood front door. To get more natural light and to jazz it up, we wan... Read More
Get a Perfect Paint Match Jul. 09, 2026
Dear James: We had some water leakage wall damage. I need to repaint it, but I don't have the origin... Read More
Add a Second Doorbell Chime Jul. 02, 2026
Dear James: I'm older now, and I find it difficult to hear the doorbell ring over other family sound... Read More
Hang Wallpaper Like a Pro Jun. 25, 2026
Dear James: It's been just two years and the wallpaper I installed is separating and bubbling in man... Read More
Upgrade Hallway With Slate Floor Jun. 18, 2026
Dear James: I want to spruce up my house with an impressive new floor for the front door foyer. With... Read More
Tips for Kitchen Remodeling Jun. 11, 2026
Dear James: We have a moderate-size kitchen, but it still seems crowded at times. When we remodel it... Read More
Painting Kitchen Cabinets Jun. 04, 2026
Dear James: My kitchen cabinets are original and solid, but I want something different, hopefully on... Read More
Replace Old Faucet With Tarnish-Free One May. 28, 2026
Dear James: I have to replace my old, tarnished brass kitchen faucet. What are the basic steps to in... Read More
