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Cyber Shopping and Debit Cards Do Not Mix Oct. 10, 2022
Planning to shop online this holiday season? I have one very important piece of advice: Do not use a... Read More
Quiet Acoustic Tiles Are Easy to Install Oct. 06, 2022
Dear James: It gets too noisy in the kids' playroom. Are acoustic ceiling tiles difficult to install... Read More
4 Reasons to Start Planning Your DIY Christmas Now Sep. 27, 2022
Brisk mornings, fall colors, pumpkin pie and apple cider. Autumn is just the best time of year, righ... Read More
Make It Yourself: Copper Cleaner, Aluminum Cleaner and Dishwasher Detergent Sep. 22, 2022
There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It's cheaper, healthier and gree... Read More
Match Stainless Steel Appliances With a New Sink Sep. 22, 2022
Dear James: I have installed all-new stainless appliances in my kitchen. I may have to install the s... Read More
The Correct Wall Anchors Make Strong Shelves Sep. 15, 2022
Dear James: I need to install some shelving to get stuff off the garage and utility room floors. Som... Read More
Fashionable Hardware Sep. 10, 2022
I remember not so long ago when a home renovation required changing all your hardware to "update" th... Read More
The Basics of Home Canning and How to Get Started -- Quick and Easy! Sep. 08, 2022
So, you planted a garden, lucked out when your property included fruit trees, stumbled upon a produc... Read More
How to Trap Wasps and Other Great Reader Tips Sep. 01, 2022
Are you aware that your health insurance provider may be willing to cover the cost of your gym membe... Read More
Add Indoor Louvered Window Shutters for Privacy Sep. 01, 2022
Dear James: My neighbor's security lights shine in and are annoying. Would louvered shutters or mini... Read More
How To Decide to Convert Your Home to A Two-Family House Aug. 23, 2022
Dear Monty: I need to find out if I can convert my single-family home into a two-family. The second ... Read More
You'll Want To Make a Batch of This Effective DIY Upholstery Cleaner Aug. 18, 2022
This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what's coming)... 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 Clean Your Keurig Machine and How Often You Should Aug. 16, 2022
While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning ... Read More
How To Clean Hardwood Floors With Hydrogen Peroxide Aug. 15, 2022
The finish on hardwood flooring is neither fragile nor indestructible. Hardwood floors must be clean... Read More
Stock a Toolbox for Minor Electrical Tasks Aug. 11, 2022
Dear James: My house was built decades ago and there are some electrical issues I want to improve. W... Read More
I've Been Framed Aug. 06, 2022
You may have pondered before how best to create a gallery-style wall filled with different pieces of... Read More
Reduce Noise From Outdoors and Indoors Aug. 04, 2022
Dear James: We are in the planning stage of our new house and want it to be quieter than our current... Read More
Board-And-Batten Fence Is a Simple Project Jul. 28, 2022
Dear James: We have a new unpleasant neighbor, so we want to build a low-cost board style of fencing... Read More
How to Deep-clean a Coffee Maker Jul. 26, 2022
Performing a deep clean on a coffee maker is important to extend its useful life and ensure you're b... Read More
