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Build a Garage Door for Odd-Sized Garage Sep. 10, 2020
Dear James: I had a detached garage built with a somewhat rustic exterior decor and blew past my bud... Read More
Turn Your Barbecue Grill Into a Baking Oven Sep. 09, 2020
If you have an outdoor barbecue grill with a cover, you can turn it into an outdoor oven. Why would ... Read More
What You Need to Know About Buying Carpet Sep. 08, 2020
It's not something you buy every day. But when it's time to buy carpet, you need to know your stuff.... Read More
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Sep. 03, 2020
Closing a credit card account is not for the faint of heart. So, why bother? Oh, let me count the wa... Read More
Watt's Up? Sep. 02, 2020
Tonight, take a tour through your house with all the lights out. See all those digital clocks and gl... Read More
A Robot Vacuum That Really Works -- and It's Inexpensive! Sep. 01, 2020
Vacuuming sucks. Literally. One year, my idea of giving our adult sons robot vacuums for Christmas w... Read More
Kitchen Gadgets That Will Pay for Themselves in No Time at All Aug. 31, 2020
I'm crazy about gadgets — everything from quirky can openers to smartphones. Hand me a Swiss A... Read More
When It Doesn't Pay To Be Cheap Aug. 27, 2020
There is a predictable progression many of us go through as we make a decision to stop living beyond... Read More
How to Childproof a Forbidden Door, Plus More Great Reader Tips Aug. 26, 2020
If you've ever had the need to prevent children from closing a door and unwittingly locking themselv... Read More
The Art of the Grilled Cheese Sandwich Aug. 25, 2020
A surefire signal that I'm out of town is the big square burn mark in my best stainless skillet. Tha... Read More
How to Clean and Care For a Smoothtop Electric Cooktop Aug. 24, 2020
When it comes to kitchen appliances, nothing says modern and sleek like a beautiful new electric smo... Read More
More Super Summer Slow Cooker Recipes Aug. 20, 2020
In keeping with one of my favorite philosophies of food — "Life is uncertain. Eat dessert firs... Read More
Install a Wainscoting Kit for Beautiful Walls Aug. 20, 2020
Dear James: I have always liked wainscoting on walls. The old drywall has dents and loose joint tape... Read More
Best Inexpensive Laptop Computers for 2020 Aug. 19, 2020
If you or someone you love will be heading to college soon, a laptop will be absolutely essential. N... Read More
Outfitting Your Kids for School -- and Fundraisers, Too Aug. 18, 2020
Have I been sleeping in a cave for 100 years? Sure feels like it. I just read that Americans' back-... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Pet Hair, Almond Milk Expiration and Window Heat Aug. 13, 2020
My mailbox is full of great questions from readers — many of whom are battling similar issues.... Read More
How to Get the Kids' Rooms Organized Aug. 10, 2020
With schools in the U.S. closing several months before the school year ended — and with it now... Read More
Great Reader Tips: From Orajel to Stain Removers to VIP Treatment at the Store Aug. 05, 2020
ORAJEL NOT JUST FOR MOUTHS Our teenage daughter badly stubbed her toe, and we needed to clip the nai... Read More
Frozen Summer Treats Are Cool Aug. 04, 2020
In these sizzling days of summer, it's tempting to load up the freezer with pricey frozen treats. Or... Read More
Your Very Own Hedge Fund Jul. 30, 2020
Several years ago, when gas prices were at their highest in Los Angeles, I paid $4.26 a gallon ̵... Read More
