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Make Old Tarnished Brass Bathroom Fixtures Look Like New Sep. 03, 2020
Dear James: My master bathroom has some beautiful antique brass fixtures that have gotten tarnished ... Read More
Is There Much Difference Between Real Cedar Shingles and Shakes? Aug. 27, 2020
Dear James: My roof and wood siding should be replaced soon. Cedar shingle or shake siding and roofi... Read More
Install a Wainscoting Kit for Beautiful Walls Aug. 20, 2020
Dear James: I have always liked wainscoting on walls. The old drywall has dents and loose joint tape... Read More
Is Homemade Laundry Detergent Safe to Use in Today's Washing Machines? Aug. 12, 2020
It's been many years now since I switched from commercial laundry detergent to making my own powdere... Read More
Do-it-Yourself Cleaners for Eyeglasses, Windshields, Floors and Carpets Aug. 11, 2020
I pretty much hate to buy things I know I can make for less money — without even taking into a... Read More
How to Get Rid of Rabbits Ruining Your Lawn and Garden Aug. 06, 2020
As adorable as these creatures are, rabbits can wreak havoc on a lawn and garden. Garden centers, ho... Read More
For Straight, Flat Wall, Install Studs Properly Aug. 06, 2020
Dear James: We are building a guest house using wood stud walls. We plan to build the walls on the g... Read More
Install Recessed Lighting in Your Home Office Jul. 30, 2020
Dear James: The lighting is bad in my home office, and I plan to add some recessed lighting. I need ... Read More
Fix a Damaged Tile Floor, and Install New Tile Jul. 23, 2020
Dear James: Several ceramic tiles by my front door are damaged but still down tight. How can I remov... Read More
Create a Curved Ceiling From a Traditional Vaulted One Jul. 16, 2020
Dear James: I want a smooth, curved ceiling in my living room. It now has a standard vaulted ceiling... Read More
Glass Block Mortar Installation for Good Security Jul. 09, 2020
Dear James: I want to install some glass block windows for security and privacy. Would a kit that us... Read More
9 Ways to Wage War Against Mosquitoes -- and Win! Jul. 06, 2020
Mosquitoes are nasty creatures. They bite, transmit terrible diseases to people and pets and, from w... Read More
Create a Dining Area Within Another Room Jul. 02, 2020
Dear James: For our starter home, we are considering a dining area instead of a dining room to save ... Read More
Select Proper Joint Design for Wood Projects Jun. 25, 2020
Dear James: I am pretty handy with DIY projects around my house, so I want to make kitchen cabinets.... Read More
How to Redecorate on a Dime Jun. 18, 2020
Changing your environment can greatly improve your outlook. And that doesn't have to cost a fortune.... Read More
Replace an Outdoor Faucet Yourself Jun. 18, 2020
Dear James: Last winter, I forgot to turn off the water to an outdoor faucet, and the pipe split. Ho... Read More
5 Easy-To-Make Body Scrubs To Keep Your Skin Vibrant and Healthy Jun. 17, 2020
Body scrubs are an effective way to exfoliate your skin. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead... Read More
Homemade Outdoor Window Cleaners Jun. 15, 2020
Homemade window cleaners are easy to make using common household ingredients you probably have alrea... Read More
Outfit Your Toolbox With the Most Useful Hand Tools Jun. 11, 2020
Dear James: I just bought my first house, and it needs some light repairs, but I don't have any tool... Read More
With Kids, Travel Kit Can Save the Day Jun. 08, 2020
Whether it's anticipating a back-seat disaster, coming up with a quick dinner solution or keeping me... Read More
