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Add Color to the Surface of Your Concrete Patio Apr. 20, 2017

Here's How

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate m... Read More

Make-It-Yourself Furniture Polish Is Cheaper, Better and Healthier Mar. 01, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

Not long ago, I got a request from EC reader Kelly for a make-it-yourself furniture polish recipe. S... Read More

Install a New Fireplace Surround and Gas Logs Feb. 23, 2017

Here's How

Dear James: It's a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace wit... Read More

Select and Work with a General Contractor Feb. 16, 2017

Here's How

Dear James: An architect is almost finished with the plans for my house. I need to select a good gen... Read More

Select Room Wall Colors to Impact Room Size Feb. 09, 2017

Here's How

Dear James: We are downsizing to a new house. We are trying to determine the best colors to paint th... Read More

Eliminate Drywall Shadow Lines on Walls Jan. 26, 2017

Here's How

Dear James: I am remodeling two rooms. I hung and finished drywall in one room, but there are shadow... Read More

First Order: Organization Jan. 23, 2017

The Art of Design

Organizing yourself towards a better future is often a necessary first step in preparing for any new... Read More

Repair Old Wooden Windows Jan. 19, 2017

Here's How

Dear James: The wood frame windows in my vintage house are pretty deteriorated. I want to repair the... Read More

Add a Cedar Closet to your Bedroom Dec. 22, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: I have always liked cedar closets and want to add a small one in my bedroom. How do I bu... Read More

Build a Shower Seat for Convenience, Safety Dec. 15, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: My balance is worse than when I was younger so I want to build a seat for my shower stal... Read More

Typical Drywall Mistakes When Finishing a Room Nov. 24, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but ... Read More

Install a Motion-Sensing Outdoor Light Nov. 10, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: We need more security that just the three floodlights we now have. I thought about getti... Read More

Repair an Unsightly Concrete Sidewalk Yourself Oct. 20, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: The surface of our concrete sidewalk from the driveway is in bad condition, but the base... Read More

Repair Problems with Carpeting Oct. 13, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: We have some crushed and stained spots in our dining room carpeting. The rest of the car... Read More

How to Remodel your Kitchen With the Triangle Concept Oct. 06, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: I am planning to remodel my average-sized kitchen so it looks more modern and is more co... Read More

Use Urethane Trim to Jazz Up your Home Sep. 29, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: A neighbor recently added some ornamental wood trim to her house and it looks great. I w... Read More

Increase Storage Space with Simple-to-Install Wire Shelving Sep. 22, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: When we moved into this house, it seemed to have plenty of closet space. Now, with my da... Read More

Creating Harmony in Your Home Sep. 19, 2016

The Art of Design

Why is it sometimes you walk into a room and you feel instantly at ease? The sensation is akin to fe... Read More

Accent the Edges of Your Walkway with Pavers Sep. 15, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: I have a slightly curved concrete walkway from my driveway to my front door. I am on a l... Read More

Choose and Install a New Deadbolt Lock Sep. 08, 2016

Here's How

Dear James: We would like to install a new classy real stained wood front door. I would like an attr... Read More