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Add Solid-Surface Countertop Yourself Jan. 11, 2024
Dear James: My kitchen needs a new countertop and I want something that is attractive and durable. W... Read More
$8 Takes Ugly to Beautiful Dec. 28, 2023
Today's first great reader tip makes me smile. I'll be honest, I've seen ugly on a clearance rack an... Read More
6 Things You Will Regret Throwing Out Dec. 26, 2023
Decluttering and reorganizing any space starts with the most difficult step: deciding what to keep a... Read More
A Veterinarian's Take on Choosing the Right Pet for Your Lifestyle Dec. 26, 2023
Dear Annie: I wanted to make a comment on your recent response to the article, "My husband wants to ... Read More
From Closet Chaos to Calm in 4 Easy Steps Dec. 25, 2023
Want to make your life easier? Clean out, clean up and get your clothes closet organized. With an or... Read More
Is It Just Me or Is It Cold in Here?! Dec. 21, 2023
Now that winter has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, it seems like a good time to go o... Read More
Double Payments to Slash Mortgage Principal -- How Does That Work? Dec. 19, 2023
Dear Cheapskate: Would you please explain how making double mortgage payments works to reduce the pr... Read More
A Simple Solution for Gross, Smelly Towels Dec. 13, 2023
If my inbox is any indicator of what's going on in the world, and I believe it is, smelly towels are... Read More
Seal Bricks for a Longer Life Dec. 07, 2023
Dear James: After a rain, the floors are often damp. Our house has brick over wood framed walls. Can... Read More
But Baby, It's Cold Outside! Nov. 30, 2023
It's not only the price of heating oil that has shot through the stratosphere this fall. Homes that ... Read More
Bathroom Ceramic Tile Can Last a Lifetime Nov. 23, 2023
Dear James: My bathroom needs an upgrade, so I plan to add ceramic tile to the walls. This is my fir... Read More
Stuffies in the Dishwasher, Plus More Great Reader Tips Nov. 20, 2023
It's been such a good week, as measured by my bulging email inbox! I just love to wade through reade... Read More
Some Deadbolts Are More Secure Than Others Nov. 16, 2023
Dear James: I am installing a new front door, so I thought it would be wise to also install a new de... Read More
Shaving Cream to Clean Upholstery and Other Helpful Reader Tips Nov. 01, 2023
I hope you enjoy the following tips from your fellow readers as much as I have. There's just somethi... Read More
12 Improvements That Will Improve Your Home's Selling Price Oct. 31, 2023
Selling soon? You're about to learn that when it comes to selling a house, you can judge a book by... Read More
Rude Comments Unwelcome in the Home Oct. 23, 2023
Dear Annie: My husband and I have children from previous relationships, and we each have two grandso... Read More
Meet With a CAPS Professional Now Oct. 20, 2023
The number of people in America who are over the age of 65 is expected to double during the next 25 ... Read More
Lestoil to the Rescue for Soot, Smoke Stains Oct. 12, 2023
Problems with cleaning smoke produced by burning candles and soot from fireplaces are the subject of... Read More
Surprising Chlorine Bleach Uses Beyond Laundry Oct. 02, 2023
That bottle of liquid chlorine bleach sitting in your laundry room has all sorts of uses that have n... Read More
Problems, Mistakes and Mysteries -- and How to Solve Them Sep. 28, 2023
Laundry challenges, it seems, come in every size, shape, and intensity. Rather than thinking there i... Read More
