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Bathroom Ceramic Tile Can Last a Lifetime Nov. 23, 2023
Dear James: My bathroom needs an upgrade, so I plan to add ceramic tile to the walls. This is my fir... Read More
Meet With a CAPS Professional Now Oct. 20, 2023
The number of people in America who are over the age of 65 is expected to double during the next 25 ... Read More
Cleaning Up So Contractors Like Me Jul. 15, 2023
Tell me why I loaded the dishwasher before "Brian" came over. Tell me why I cannot welcome any contr... Read More
When the Lights Draw Us in to Create Magic Dec. 18, 2022
I don't know what chased me up the ladder first, but somewhere along the way, I became the house's r... Read More
Wire Shelves Are Strong and Reasonably Priced Dec. 01, 2022
Dear James: We have many closets in our new house, but they are already a mess and full. Are wire sh... Read More
The 23 Construction Steps to Build a New Home Nov. 15, 2022
Dear Monty: We have decided to build a new home. We have seen no existing home we like well enough t... Read More
Steps to Solder Copper Pipe Fittings Yourself Oct. 27, 2022
Dear James: We are remodeling our living room and adding a wet bar. I can install plastic drainpipe ... Read More
Match Stainless Steel Appliances With a New Sink Sep. 22, 2022
Dear James: I have installed all-new stainless appliances in my kitchen. I may have to install the s... Read More
The Correct Wall Anchors Make Strong Shelves Sep. 15, 2022
Dear James: I need to install some shelving to get stuff off the garage and utility room floors. Som... Read More
Fashionable Hardware Sep. 10, 2022
I remember not so long ago when a home renovation required changing all your hardware to "update" th... Read More
How To Decide to Convert Your Home to A Two-Family House Aug. 23, 2022
Dear Monty: I need to find out if I can convert my single-family home into a two-family. The second ... Read More
Stock a Toolbox for Minor Electrical Tasks Aug. 11, 2022
Dear James: My house was built decades ago and there are some electrical issues I want to improve. W... Read More
Cultured Marble Creates Elegant Bathroom Decor Jun. 09, 2022
Dear James: Our bathroom has ceramic tile walls and floor. When we remodel, we want something more c... Read More
Meet With a CAPS Professional Now May. 20, 2022
The number of people in America who are over the age of 65 is expected to double during the next 25 ... Read More
A New Hot Date Feb. 26, 2022
Who hasn't been there? After a while, things become routine and the things that you found cute and q... Read More
The Power of Many Little Cuts Dec. 19, 2021
Working with a budget, you renovate a house built in the early 1960s very slowly. Like everyone else... Read More
HGTV Is Lies: Tales From Pandemic Home Renovation Nov. 13, 2021
Here's one vexing moment in the coronavirus milieu. Many of us, stuck in our homes for unnatural str... Read More
Environmental Pipe Dreams Jul. 09, 2021
In June of 2019, my husband and I bought a 1926 suburban brick duplex to create our dream home. The ... Read More
Renovation Tips May. 15, 2021
Converting an old house into a luxurious dwelling that includes everything that you have always imag... Read More
Durable Concrete Countertops Are Easy To Make Oct. 22, 2020
Dear James: I saw decorative concrete countertops at a home show, and I want to try it myself. What ... Read More
