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Split a Large Room In Two With a Room Divider Nov. 25, 2021
Dear James: With the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to split a big room with a wall to make a home office... Read More
Even More Great Reader Tips Nov. 04, 2021
Planting a backyard vegetable garden is a terrific idea, but it can be a pricey — and time-con... Read More
Get Organized to Put Money in Your Pocket and a Smile on Your Face Nov. 01, 2021
Has this ever happened to you? While searching for the Valentine's Day centerpiece, you stumble acro... Read More
Frugal Laundry Tips That Will Save You A Fortune Oct. 28, 2021
If you've ever suffered the heartbreak of stains or other kinds of annoying laundry issues, you're g... Read More
Family Is Where You Are Oct. 24, 2021
Dear Annie: I identified with the military family who was expected to go to their parents' homes for... Read More
A Borate Solution Can Be Used To Make Lumber Last Longer Oct. 14, 2021
Dear James: I found some termite or carpenter ant damage in the wall supporting lumber. After I have... Read More
The Best Sweet Corn Tricks Ever Plus More Great Reader Tips Oct. 12, 2021
Last week's mail certainly proved my theory that we have the best expert community going on here at ... Read More
The Correct Drill Bit Type Makes Drilling Easier Oct. 07, 2021
Dear James: I have a box of old, dull drills that could not go through warm butter. When I buy new o... Read More
Make Invisible Joints When Applying Drywall Tape Sep. 30, 2021
Dear James: I just moved into an older house, and a lot of the drywall tape is coming loose and need... Read More
Cleverly Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftovers Sep. 27, 2021
If your refrigerator is at all like mine, it harbors an odd assortment of leftovers and "almost gone... Read More
Knowing Your Cleaning Products Is Good for Your Health and Wealth Sep. 23, 2021
Two women. Different locations. Same accident. Both were using an ordinary commercial toilet bowl cl... Read More
Chain-Link Fencing Is Not Difficult To Install Yourself Sep. 23, 2021
Dear James: We decided to raise chickens and need to fence our backyard. Is chain-link fence a good ... Read More
Flavored Vinegars Make Elegant Holiday Gifts Sep. 16, 2021
Just as I was wondering what on earth I would do with all of the basil, oregano and chives in my gar... Read More
Store Extension Cords and Hoses for Easy Use Sep. 16, 2021
Dear James: I am a do-it-yourself type of guy. It always is frustrating trying to untangle extension... Read More
How to Regrow Scallions and Other Vegetables from Scraps Sep. 13, 2021
At our house, we're getting much better with storing and using up produce. In fact, we've all but co... Read More
A Guide for How to Be a Gracious Houseguest Sep. 09, 2021
It was shocking, if not surreal. The email was from a woman I'd never met and whose name I recognize... Read More
Repair Asphalt Driveway Gaps, Holes and Cracks Sep. 09, 2021
Dear James: My asphalt driveway has many cracks and small holes. It is only a few years old. My repa... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Help! My White Laundry Is Coming out Dingy and Gray, and Which Size Instant Pot? Sep. 08, 2021
Dear Mary: How can I whiten my whites? I have well water, and I use homemade laundry detergent. But ... Read More
7 Ways to Wage War Against Mosquitoes -- and Win! Sep. 06, 2021
Mosquitoes are nasty creatures. They bite; they transmit terrible diseases to people and pets; and f... Read More
Frozen Assets, Stand-Up Chicken and More Great Reader Tips Sep. 02, 2021
I am always entertained and often educated by the tips readers mail in. Today is no exception. I'm p... Read More
