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Don't Try to Accelerate the Value by Adding Too Many Improvements Feb. 18, 2020
I often have clients call me asking if it makes sense to put in a swimming pool or add on to their h... Read More
How to Stiffen a Weak, Bouncy Floor Feb. 13, 2020
Dear James: I just bought an older home. It seems to be constructed well, but the floors are bouncy ... Read More
Various Types of Electrical Circuit Protectors Feb. 06, 2020
Dear James: My children are getting old enough to use small electrical appliances, radios, etc. Can ... Read More
Great Reader Tips: From Piles to Luxury Suite, Double-Duty Salads and More Feb. 04, 2020
FROM PILES TO LUXURY SUITE My kitchen is pretty well organized, but a previous kitchen challenge fro... Read More
Install a Concrete Driveway Properly to Avoid Cracks Jan. 30, 2020
Dear James: I am tired of repairing and sealing my asphalt driveway, so I want to replace it with a ... Read More
How To Evaluate and Select a Building Lot Jan. 23, 2020
Dear James: I am looking for a building lot. The nicest lots have already been taken in subdivisions... Read More
Great Reader Tips -- From Banana Storage to Paint Goofs and Lots More! Jan. 21, 2020
DIY BANANA TREE A banana tree is a great invention that prevents bananas from bruising so they will ... Read More
Make Your Own Spreadable Butter Jan. 16, 2020
You've seen the little tubs of spreadable butter in the dairy case of your supermarket. In fact, you... Read More
Keep Moisture out of Walls To Avoid Rotting Jan. 16, 2020
Dear James: I am in the planning stage for a new home. My previous stucco home had serious damage fo... Read More
How to Brighten Dingy Laundry ... and More Reader Questions Jan. 14, 2020
Dear Mary: While my daughter was on staff at a summer camp, she did not launder her bedding frequent... Read More
Refinish a Countertop to Look Like Real Granite Jan. 09, 2020
Dear James: I have an old laminate kitchen countertop still in good shape. I want to refinish it mys... Read More
Make a Room-Size Steam Room in Your Bathroom Jan. 02, 2020
Dear James: I like sitting in the steam room after a workout at my health club. I know where to buy ... Read More
Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Smelling Clean and Fresh Dec. 25, 2019
When it comes to housekeeping, there's nothing quite so lovely as the smell of nothing. That's the w... Read More
Do Your Own Finish Carpentry to Lower Costs Dec. 25, 2019
Dear James: I had a room added to my house. I want to do the trim-finish carpentry myself to save mo... Read More
Jazz Up Your Dining Room With New Wood Trim Dec. 19, 2019
Dear James: I would like to add some decorative woodwork trim in my dining room, but I am having tro... Read More
9 Ways You May Be Abusing Your Appliances Dec. 16, 2019
Is it possible that, without knowing it, you're making damaging or dangerous mistakes with your hous... Read More
Install a Recessed or Surface Medicine Cabinet Dec. 12, 2019
Dear James: Now that our daughters are getting older, I need to install a large medicine cabinet in ... Read More
The Best Thing I Ever Bought Dec. 05, 2019
Of all the columns I've written, the one on how to have perpetually clean carpet in my home has gene... Read More
Clean Window Glass With Squeegee Like a Professional Dec. 05, 2019
Dear James: I have been living in my new home for about three months, and I cannot believe how dirty... Read More
How to Get Yellow-Stained Bed Pillows White Again Dec. 04, 2019
Favorite bed pillows get a lot of use every night. We keep clean pillowcases on them and don't think... Read More
