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Replace Your Old Kitchen Countertops with Solid Surface Ones Sep. 20, 2018
Dear James: My old kitchen countertops are scratched and discolored. I want to replace them with new... Read More
Install the Proper Type of Vapor Barrier Sep. 13, 2018
Dear James: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to i... Read More
How to Properly Install a Leak-Free Roof Aug. 30, 2018
Dear James: I am doing a major room addition to my house. In my past two houses, the shingle roofs l... Read More
$2 Million Bathroom Jul. 26, 2017
Did you see the $2 million dollar bathroom? That's what New York City government spent to build a "c... Read More
In Praise of Those Who Build Jun. 15, 2017
Father's Day is this weekend, and I find myself thinking in particular about the men who build thing... Read More
What to Read Feb. 12, 2017
Ms. Lank: Please give us the names of books that neophyte home sellers should read before selling. &... Read More
Home Remodeling a Popular Option Oct. 17, 2016
Many homeowners would like to purchase a home with more space and special features. But they hesitat... Read More
They'll Only Buy If May. 15, 2016
Dear Edith: We put our house up for sale last week with a realtor we think is pretty good. One thing... 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
Shakedown on the Bridge! Jun. 29, 2014
When I think of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, I think of the decadeslong building of the new... Read More
Strange Brew
Mar. 31, 2014
Andy Capp
Jan. 22, 2014
