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When to Use Dye or Stain to Finish Natural Wood Apr. 11, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to build some natural wood cabinets for my living room. I am trying to det... Read More
Many Attractive Do-It-Yourself Patio Materials Apr. 04, 2019
Dear James: I have a deck in the backyard, but I would also like to build a patio on a level area ad... Read More
Build a House With Universal Design for All Ages Mar. 28, 2019
Dear James: My husband and I are in our 50s. We want to build a house which we can stay in as we age... Read More
How to Remove Salt Stains From Leather and Suede Mar. 21, 2019
Salt. It's mandatory in the human diet. But in other situations, salt can be as destructive as it is... Read More
Install a Recessed Towel Bar to Save Space Mar. 14, 2019
Dear James: We are totally redoing our master bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom is narrow, and I al... Read More
How to Remove Yellow Sweat Stains. It Really Works! Mar. 13, 2019
If my inbox is any indication, yellow armpit stains on white shirts are a problem. And I've been avo... Read More
8 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar Feb. 27, 2019
We cannot yet declare apple cider vinegar to be a miracle cure. However, according to WebMD.com, it ... Read More
How a Fire Stop Functions in a Wall Feb. 21, 2019
Dear James: I live in an 75-year-old two-story house. When some walls were opened for repairs, the p... Read More
When to Repair or Replace Your Roof Feb. 14, 2019
Dear James: Over the past six months, I have noticed dark spots on my bedroom ceiling after it rains... Read More
How to Bag a Bargain on Leather Belts, Plus More Great Reader Tips Feb. 12, 2019
Today I am especially impressed, if not excited, by the cool and very useful money- and time-saving ... Read More
Amazing Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide Around the House Feb. 11, 2019
Last week, I heard from one of my readers who wrote about hydrogen peroxide — something I've w... Read More
Paint Interior Walls With Old-Fashioned Glazes Feb. 07, 2019
Dear James: I am remodeling my living room, and I thought about using glazing instead of flat paint ... Read More
Gravity and Creativity Prolong Products' Useful Life Feb. 04, 2019
If you were to take a peek inside my refrigerator, you'd have to stand on your head to read labels. ... Read More
Install a New Shower Stall With a Tile Floor Jan. 31, 2019
Dear James: My children are getting older, and we need another shower. There's space in the utility ... Read More
Avoid Common Electrical Problems Jan. 24, 2019
Dear James: My very old house could use some electrical work — outlets, switches, etc. It look... Read More
Hang Your Own Kitchen Cabinets Jan. 10, 2019
Dear James: I want to install new upper kitchen cabinets. I bet a friend I could do all the work mys... Read More
Is an Open Kitchen Really for You? Jan. 05, 2019
Everyone says they love a large, open kitchen they can entertain in. But is that really a practical ... Read More
Death to the DIY Society Jan. 04, 2019
I admit it: My bias derived from self-interest. I was a bag boy. But that didn't make me wrong when ... Read More
Keep Your Gutters Flowing With Regular Maintenance Jan. 03, 2019
Dear James: From the ground, the gutters don't look dirty, but when it rains, water overflows and ru... Read More
Select Material and Lay a New Bamboo Floor Dec. 27, 2018
Dear James: I was planning to install hardwood flooring myself, but then I saw some bamboo flooring,... Read More
