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Proper Sandpaper Makes Projects Easier Feb. 29, 2024
Dear James: Our century-old house has natural woodwork, but most should be refinished. How do I deci... Read More
Prepare And Paint Outdoor Wood Trim Nov. 02, 2023
Dear James: It seems like I have to repaint the exterior wood trim every two years because it peels.... Read More
Asphalt Driveway Needs Sealing Oct. 19, 2023
Dear James: Our blacktop driveway is starting to look worn after only three years. What type of seal... Read More
Build More Bedroom Closet Space Oct. 12, 2023
Dear James: We are running out of bedroom closet space for the various seasons' clothes. How can we ... Read More
Remove Old, Worn Finish From Woodwork Aug. 18, 2022
Dear James: I want to strip and refinish some very old woodwork in our farmhouse. What is the best m... Read More
How To Clean Hardwood Floors With Hydrogen Peroxide Aug. 15, 2022
The finish on hardwood flooring is neither fragile nor indestructible. Hardwood floors must be clean... Read More
Match the Color and Profile of New Cabinets to Old Ones Apr. 07, 2022
Dear James: We remodeled our kitchen, but we love our stained wood cabinets. Some need new doors. Ho... Read More
Friend or Faux? Feb. 12, 2022
Although tile that looks like wood has been around for years, I don't think there is a home improvem... Read More
Use Proper Blade in Various Power Saws Feb. 10, 2022
Dear James: I just got out my power saws for a remodeling project and the blades are shot. What type... Read More
How to Clean and Care for Wood Floors to Keep Them Looking Beautiful Dec. 20, 2021
Of all the choices in home flooring, wood stands out for many as the most beautiful. Wood is durable... Read More
White Kitchens Sep. 18, 2021
White kitchens never go out of style. It seems every decade or so the famous All White Kitchen comes... Read More
Plan and Build a Birdhouse for Various Birds Sep. 02, 2021
Dear James: Many trees were recently bulldozed for new homes, so I want to build some birdhouses to ... Read More
Use Woodworking Tools To Make Attractive Contoured Edges Aug. 19, 2021
Dear James: Our house has unique room shapes and carpeting. We are installing hardwood flooring in o... Read More
Design and Make a Wooden Deck Bench Jul. 29, 2021
Dear James: I could use a long bench on my deck to use when entertaining. Are there low-cost, simple... Read More
Upgrade Your Windows and Doors With New Wood Trim Jun. 24, 2021
Dear James: Our window and door trim are looking dull, worn and scratched. They are beyond just refi... Read More
Match the Color and Profile of New Cabinets to Old Ones Jun. 17, 2021
Dear James: We remodeled our kitchen, but we love our stained wood cabinets and some need new doors.... Read More
Wainscoting Made From Drywall Panels Looks Just Like Wood May. 20, 2021
Dear James: We think wainscoting would look good in our dining room. We have extra drywall here from... Read More
Oil Finishes Are Easy to Apply to Wood Apr. 01, 2021
Dear James: We just bought an older house with lots of natural woodwork. Can we sand it down and ref... Read More
Reuse Old Lumber and Plywood by Pulling Out Old Nails Feb. 11, 2021
Dear James: When doing home improvement projects, I like to reuse the old lumber. It is more stable ... Read More
Select Proper Fastener When Working on Old Deck Jun. 04, 2020
Dear James: I have built a few decks and used nails, but they eventually get loose, pop up and look ... Read More
