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Secrets for How to Grow An Edible Garden Just About Anywhere Apr. 21, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Wish you could grow an edible garden but you just don't have any place to do that? I've got good new... Read More

Let There Be Light Oct. 09, 2021

The Art of Design

When I walk into a room, I always tend to run to the window to either see the view or take a look at... Read More

Use Permanent Window Film to Block Heat Jul. 22, 2021

Here's How

Dear James: The old-tinted film on my windows blocks heat, but the corners are becoming loose and cr... Read More

Window Masquerade Feb. 20, 2021

The Art of Design

Wouldn't it be nice if every room of every place had a view? Let's face it, not every house, condo o... Read More

Simple Repair Projects To Improve Old Wood Windows Nov. 19, 2020

Here's How

Dear James: My existing old double-hung windows still look nice, but they leak outdoor air and are d... Read More

Install New Window Molding To Improve Appearance Oct. 08, 2020

Here's How

Dear James: I want to jazz up my dining room windows with decorative casing trim while I am having r... Read More

Solutions for Stains on Shirts and Windows Sep. 23, 2020

Everyday Cheapskate

From time to time, I reach into the proverbial "Everyday Cheapskate" mailbag and pull out a few of y... Read More

Homemade Outdoor Window Cleaners Jun. 15, 2020

Everyday Cheapskate

Homemade window cleaners are easy to make using common household ingredients you probably have alrea... Read More

Adding a Dormer Can Brighten Up a Small Attic Room May. 14, 2020

Here's How

Dear James: I use my dark attic just for storage, but the underside of the gable roof is low. I thin... Read More

Lower Overall Cost by Installing Replacement Windows Yourself Apr. 30, 2020

Here's How

Dear James: I want to get new replacement windows, but the cost is outside my budget. Is it possible... Read More

Properly Build a Curb and Flash a Skylight Nov. 29, 2018

Here's How

Dear James: A friend gave me a small (not curb-mounted or self-flashing) skylight for free. What is ... Read More

I'm Not Looking at You Dec. 15, 2017

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: I was told recently by a neighbor that the neighbors next door to me call me Mrs. Kravit... Read More

Trespassing Neighbor Dec. 17, 2016

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: One of my home's attributes is that it has acres of conservation woods behind it. My nei... Read More

Archie

Aug. 05, 2014

The Barn

Jul. 25, 2014

Mickey Mouse

Jun. 05, 2014

The Window That Wouldn't Work Apr. 11, 2014

The Usual Eccentric

What goes up usually comes down. I say usually in this instance because most objects that go up come... Read More

Agnes

Feb. 20, 2014

Agnes

Jan. 29, 2014

Donald Duck

Jan. 23, 2014