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Repair Rotting Decking and Support Lumber Jul. 21, 2016
Dear James: The wood on my deck needs some repairs. It is four feet off the ground and made of press... Read More
Need Cleaning Supplies? Check the Pantry Jul. 18, 2016
The next time you need cleaning supplies take a trip to your pantry, not the store. You already have... Read More
Simple, Effective Method to Caulk Windows Jul. 14, 2016
Dear James: I noticed a draft coming in through a few of my windows, even though I recently had the ... Read More
Replace a Shower Curtain With a Door Jul. 07, 2016
Dear James: My girls never completely close the shower curtain and the floor gets wet. There are wal... Read More
Build an Attractive Board and Batten Fence Jun. 30, 2016
Dear James: My yard is level, so I think I can install a board fence myself. I was considering a boa... Read More
Soundproof your Existing or New Home Jun. 23, 2016
Dear James: We are planning to build a new home in three years. Our current house is noisy inside. W... Read More
Locate and Repair a Leak in a Flat Roof Jun. 16, 2016
Dear James: I have a flat, asphalt roll roof over my garage and it has a slight leak. It is only thr... Read More
Repair Your Window and Door Screens Yourself Jun. 02, 2016
Dear James: My window and door screens are an absolute mess from the kids and the dog. Some are on m... Read More
Install a Wall Shelf in a Bedroom May. 26, 2016
Dear James: I really need to organize my bedroom. I have noticed how organized my friend's room is. ... Read More
Repair a Leaky Shower Stall May. 12, 2016
Dear James: My house is about five years old, and there is a small leak on the ceiling under the sho... Read More
Install Tinted Permanent Window Film May. 05, 2016
Dear James: We get too much glare and heat through our dining room window. I installed window film i... Read More
Repair the Drain Pipes Under a Kitchen Sink Apr. 28, 2016
Dear James: I noticed a small drip coming from one of the steel pipes under my kitchen sink. I have ... Read More
Select and Install Paneling for Storage Area Apr. 21, 2016
Dear James: I am sick of the kids' toys scattered throughout the house. I think I am ready to take o... Read More
Build a Cover for Your Deck to Provide Shade Apr. 14, 2016
Dear James: We have a large raised sun deck in our backyard and we were hoping to make it not-so-sun... Read More
Lay an Attractive, Mortarless Brick Walkway Apr. 07, 2016
Dear James: I noticed a friend's brick walkway and how nice it makes her landscaping look. Is this a... Read More
Install Decorative Window and Door Trim Mar. 31, 2016
Dear James: The cats and kids have scratched all the trim around the doors and windows, and I would ... Read More
Readers Invited to Reveal Favorite Do-It-Yourself Tools and Products Mar. 08, 2016
Just this week, I received a letter with very helpful information and a suggestion for how all of yo... Read More
Install a Skylight in a Room with an Attic Over it Feb. 18, 2016
Dear James: My house is fairly small and I want to add a skylight to the living room to open it up. ... Read More
Install a New Exterior Door and Frame Jan. 21, 2016
Dear James: My kids have thrown one too many baseball and soccer ball at my wood entry door. My hous... Read More
Install a Suspended Ceiling to Hide Cracks Dec. 24, 2015
Dear James: We live in an older house and one of the rooms has cracks in the plaster ceiling that ke... Read More
