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Dear James: I want a patio, butterfly garden and a sitting wall by a slope. I think a simple no-mort... Read More

A Little Appliance Know-How Can Save a Lot of Money Apr. 20, 2022

If you've been reading this column for any length of time, you know that my husband and I have repai... Read More

Potato Seeds or Seed Potatoes Apr. 20, 2022

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Q: I saw a sign in the store that said potato seeds, but it appeared that the boxes for sale had pot... Read More

Simple Solutions for 3 Common Laundry Problems Apr. 19, 2022

STINKY TOWELS AND CLOTHES No matter how many times you wash those items, you just cannot get rid of ... Read More

Fit for a Queen Apr. 16, 2022

Perhaps you remember the scene in the "Sex and the City" movie where Mr. Big shows Carrie the wardro... Read More

Replace Leaky Shower Curtain with Shower Doors Apr. 14, 2022

Dear James: There always is a puddle on the floor after the kids shower in their bathroom. I plan to... Read More

Landscaping Questions Apr. 13, 2022

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If you haven't bought an Easter lily, you should go buy one now. They will be on sale after this wee... Read More

If Walls Could Talk Apr. 09, 2022

If walls could talk, what would they say? Walls are the most important components of a room. They d... Read More

4 Ways to Make Safe Problem-Free Homemade Fabric Softener Apr. 07, 2022

Fabric softeners are designed to reduce the amount of static in synthetic fibers and make laundry co... Read More

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

Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use Dryer Sheets Around the House Apr. 06, 2022

Apparently, I'm a slow learner. I can't think of another reason it took years to associate my sons' ... Read More

No More Sleeping Through the Alarm and More Handy Tips Apr. 05, 2022

Surprise! Instead of sharing tips you've sent to me, I've decided to hog the entire column to share ... Read More

Bathrooms Revisited Apr. 02, 2022

Aside from kitchens, bathrooms are the rooms that take the hardest use and can become dated in just ... Read More

How to Replace Lost US Savings Bonds and Other Highly Useful Tips and Tricks Mar. 30, 2022

You know those U.S. Savings Bonds, the ones you gave your kids but now cannot be found? Today I have... Read More

Family Rooms Mar. 26, 2022

Historically, the first family rooms appeared in floor plans about 50 to 60 years ago. This room was... Read More

Trucs in the Kitchen Mar. 24, 2022

Fast-food runs, deli detours and grocery carts loaded with prepared food can drain a food budget fas... Read More

Plan and Install Gutters Properly Mar. 24, 2022

Dear James: Whenever we have anything more than a moderate rain, the gutters overflow. When we build... Read More

A Paler Shade of Gray Mar. 19, 2022

Over the last five to 10 year years, designers and homeowners have seen a shift in the go-to neutral... Read More

A Remarkably Effective and Safe Do-It-Yourself Option for Pest Control Mar. 17, 2022

There is an old adage out there that promises, "Teaching teaches the teacher." I believe that with a... Read More

There Are Many Attractive Ceramic Patterns for Projects Mar. 17, 2022