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Replace Wood Soffit With Low-Maintenance Aluminum Jul. 18, 2024
Dear James: I am tired of having to paint soffit on my ranch house. I think installing aluminum soff... Read More
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
Tips for Dust Mites Jun. 25, 2024
Dear Readers: One of the more interesting letters we received recently concerned dust mites, which a... 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
From Ashes to Sparkling Clean Fireplace Glass May. 29, 2024
I could sit for hours reading all the clever, helpful, often already known tips, tricks and hacks my... Read More
How to Get Started Roasting Coffee Beans May. 28, 2024
It all started about nearly 15 years ago when I had a conversation with a friend who'd recently take... Read More
Does Anyone Make a Decent Upright Cordless Vac that Really Works? (Yes!) May. 27, 2024
My affinity for TV game shows' lightning rounds — where the duration is predetermined, and the... 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
Happiness Is a Home To Tinker With Apr. 19, 2024
My husband and I have never bought a home we didn't tinker with. And by "tinker," I don't mean a coa... 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
How Much Is the Right Amount of Laundry Detergent? Apr. 16, 2024
Dear Cheapskate: I adore all your fantastic tips for washing machines and laundry, but could you len... Read More
