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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
The Little Mug Comes Home Mar. 11, 2019
When I left the world of full-time newspaper employment to enter retirement, I left, as all workers ... 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
Don't Be a Snob Feb. 16, 2019
I confess that I am a bit of a snob. I always swoon when I see antiques that catch my eye, and my mi... Read More
Is Your Home Your Castle? Feb. 09, 2019
Before you select the kind of sofa you want, what color you will paint your walls or where you will ... 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
Designer Faux Pas Feb. 02, 2019
We all look forward to innovative and inspiring ideas for our homes. Some of us scour interior desig... 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
Living In a Rental Jan. 26, 2019
In certain cities such as West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta; and New York City, after years of fligh... 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
An Heirloom Party Jan. 19, 2019
Every time you have a family get-together, whether for a holiday or another kind of celebration, fam... Read More
Minimize Risk From Lead Paint When Remodeling Jan. 17, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to remodel a 50-year-old house, but want to retain as much original charac... Read More
Comfortable Chairs Jan. 14, 2019
There hasn't been one time in my more than 19 years of practice when I wasn't asked by a concerned w... 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
Are We Actively Preparing for Next Hurricane? We Should Be Jan. 07, 2019
Welcome to 2019! And, by the way, mark your calendars: Hurricane season begins June 1. Are Coastal N... Read More
Butterflies for Christmas Jan. 05, 2019
My 3-year-old wanted one thing from Santa this year: butterflies. Not butterfly-print dresses or rub... 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
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
Women Have More Body Fat Dec. 27, 2018
DR. WALLACE: When our extended family gets together every holiday season, the men consume a lot of b... Read More
