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How to Make Your Own Furniture Polish Jul. 22, 2019
Some time ago, I got a request from EC reader Kelly for a recipe for homemade furniture polish. She ... Read More
Repair Potholes in an Asphalt Driveway Yourself Jun. 13, 2019
Dear James: My asphalt driveway need some serious repairs. There are several potholes and dents in i... Read More
Design a Mudroom for Your Garage or Back Door Jun. 06, 2019
Dear James: We are designing a new house. We have two children and think a mudroom between the garag... Read More
Tile a Kitchen Countertop Backsplash May. 30, 2019
Dear James: The area of the wall behind the countertop always gets messy, and the paint gets stained... Read More
Replace a Shower Mixing Valve With a New One May. 02, 2019
Dear James: Whenever one of the kids flushes a toilet while I am showering, the water gets very hot.... Read More
Build Your Own Bridge Through the Garden Apr. 25, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to sell my house, so I want to improve the landscaping. I think a small de... Read More
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
How to Get Sparkle in a Vase and Piddle out of Carpet Mar. 27, 2019
The longer I live, the more convinced I am that there are at least two ways to deal with every house... Read More
How to Unclog a Drain Yourself Without Caustic Chemicals Mar. 26, 2019
A plugged-up sink, shower or tub drain sends most people running for either a bottle of caustic drai... 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
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
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
Crown Molding Jul. 19, 2018
Dear James: I am trying to install some crown molding in my living room, but I cannot get the corner... Read More
Build a Simple Brick Barbecue Without Mortar Aug. 04, 2016
Dear James: I grill on the propane barbecue for quick meals. For entertaining, I would like an attra... Read More
Do-it-Yourselfer Running out of Energy Feb. 07, 2014
You know how some women love a project? A closet to do over, a friend to make over, a bathroom to re... Read More
