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Permanent Fix for Driveway Potholesv Jul. 11, 2024
Dear James: My old driveway gets some new potholes each year I need to fix. What is a good way to do... Read More
Update Kitchen Countertop With Stenciling Jul. 04, 2024
Dear James: I am on a tight family budget, but I want to do something to upgrade my old kitchen lami... Read More
Select the Best Remodeling Contractor Jun. 27, 2024
Dear James: I just bought an older house that is going to need quite a remodeling project. Do you ha... Read More
Smaller Tools Are Convenient for Smaller Gardeners Jun. 20, 2024
Dear James: I am living in my first house and would like to add a deck myself. I am fairly petite, s... Read More
Add a Beadboard Plank Ceiling Jun. 13, 2024
Dear James: I would like to add some unique ceiling during our dining room remodel project. Is beadb... Read More
Make an Attractive, Functional Garden Bridge Jun. 06, 2024
Dear James: There is a low spot that's always wet between my patio and gardens. I think a small deco... Read More
Add a Staircase to a New Bedroom May. 30, 2024
Dear James: I want to add an attractive permanent stairway to our new attic bedroom remodel. I want ... Read More
Laying a Patio May. 23, 2024
Dear James: We have a deck, but would also like to build a patio near our flower gardens. What are s... Read More
Install a Ceramic Tile Shower Floor May. 16, 2024
Dear James: We could use an extra shower stall for our kids. There is a drain in the utility room fl... Read More
Make Fertile Compost From Waste May. 09, 2024
Dear James: We moved into a new house with open space in the backyard, so I want to build a compost ... Read More
Be Careful Around Old Lead Paint May. 02, 2024
Dear James: We are remodeling our old house which has a lot of painted wood trim. Is there a potenti... Read More
Keep Your Gutters From Clogging Apr. 25, 2024
Dear James: I have noticed rainwater running down over a window, and I am worried it might damage th... Read More
Proper Method To Install a Mailbox Post Apr. 18, 2024
Dear James: My mailbox and post are old, look bad and have been hit a couple of times with bats. Do ... Read More
Replace Bathroom Sink With Pedestal-Type Sink Apr. 11, 2024
Dear James: I'd like to inexpensively upgrade my bathroom by adding a new pedestal sink. What are so... Read More
Should You Replace the Roof? Apr. 04, 2024
Dear James: A dark spot appears on the ceiling after a rain. The roof is not terribly old. How can I... Read More
Apply Faux Painting Like a Pro Mar. 28, 2024
Dear James: I would like the appearance of faux painting in my living room, but it looks complicated... Read More
Should I Be My Own Home Contractor? Mar. 21, 2024
Dear James: We plan to build our dream house, but the price quotes are outrageous now. Does it make ... Read More
8 Steps in New Home Construction Mar. 19, 2024
Dear Monty: With the shortage of housing currently available, we are considering building a new home... Read More
Replace Your Floor With Sheet Vinyl Mar. 14, 2024
Dear James: I want new sheet vinyl flooring in my kitchen. The last one cracked too quickly. What sh... Read More
Remove Dark Mildew Stains on Grout Mar. 07, 2024
Dear James: Our bathroom must have been remodeled several times because it has some glossy and matte... Read More
