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For More Attic Space, Build With Special Trusses Apr. 20, 2023
Dear James: I want to use my attic area for storage and a new room addition I am planning. My contra... Read More
Plastic Laminate Countertop Is Easy to Install Apr. 13, 2023
Dear James: My budget is very limited, but I need a new kitchen countertop. Is there any type of att... Read More
Builder Contract for New House Mar. 16, 2023
Dear James: We have the rough plans done for our new house and need to hire a contractor. What shoul... Read More
Ceramic Tile Kitchen Floor Mar. 09, 2023
Dear James: My linoleum kitchen floor is worn, and I want to replace it with ceramic tile. The floor... Read More
Install Drywall Properly to Avoid Shadowing Mar. 02, 2023
Dear James: We remodeled our bathroom and tried to do the drywalling ourselves. There is shadowing b... Read More
Use Aromatic Cedar Wood to Line Closet Feb. 23, 2023
Dear James: Our bedroom has a cedar closet, but the scent is almost gone, and I plan to build a seco... Read More
Make a Shower Seat for Comfort and Safety Feb. 16, 2023
Dear James: I am getting older and while vacationing found a shower seat to be convenient. How can w... Read More
Proper Carpet Padding Is as Important as Carpet Feb. 09, 2023
Dear James: The carpeting in our living room needs to be replaced. I know how to evaluate and select... Read More
Add a Cultured Marble Liner in Shower Stall Feb. 02, 2023
Dear James: The grout in my tile shower stall is a mess and I am tired of cleaning the grout. Is add... Read More
Install Wallpaper Like a Pro Jan. 26, 2023
Dear James: I gave wallpapering my kitchen a try and just ended up with bubbles, separating edges an... Read More
Don't Damage Existing Landscaping During Construction Jan. 19, 2023
Dear James: We bought a lot with many trees for our new house. What precautions should our contracto... Read More
Slate Floors Are Beautiful and Durable Jan. 12, 2023
Dear James: The foyer floor by the front door has taken a beating from the children over the past 10... Read More
How to Match Fresh Paint to Old Wall Paint Dec. 08, 2022
Dear James: I made some patches on my bedroom wall. I don't have more of the original paint, and I d... Read More
Buckle Down and Save Up for Home Improvements Dec. 07, 2022
Today is a good day to reach into my virtual mailbag and pull out letters from two of my dear reader... Read More
Big Variations in Lockset Types Nov. 17, 2022
Dear James: I am going to have a natural solid-wood front door installed with a new lockset. What ty... Read More
Steps to Solder Copper Pipe Fittings Yourself Oct. 27, 2022
Dear James: We are remodeling our living room and adding a wet bar. I can install plastic drainpipe ... Read More
Upgrade Your Old Kitchen Cabinets Oct. 13, 2022
Dear James: My kitchen cabinets are still in excellent condition but are 20 years old. Is it possibl... Read More
Match Stainless Steel Appliances With a New Sink Sep. 22, 2022
Dear James: I have installed all-new stainless appliances in my kitchen. I may have to install the s... Read More
Add Indoor Louvered Window Shutters for Privacy Sep. 01, 2022
Dear James: My neighbor's security lights shine in and are annoying. Would louvered shutters or mini... Read More
Remove Old, Worn Finish From Woodwork Aug. 18, 2022
Dear James: I want to strip and refinish some very old woodwork in our farmhouse. What is the best m... Read More
