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Quiet Acoustic Tiles Are Easy to Install Oct. 06, 2022
Dear James: It gets too noisy in the kids' playroom. Are acoustic ceiling tiles difficult to install... Read More
Reduce Noise From Outdoors and Indoors Aug. 04, 2022
Dear James: We are in the planning stage of our new house and want it to be quieter than our current... Read More
Flat Roof Leaks Are Tricky to Find and Fix Jun. 16, 2022
Dear James: Our five-year-old room addition to our house has a flat roof that has started to leak. W... Read More
Ding, Dong, the Doorbell's Dead Jun. 14, 2022
"The doorbell isn't working," I said to my husband. "I figured that when I pushed it and no sound ca... Read More
When the Toilet Runs, Catch It May. 10, 2022
As I was writing on my laptop in the living room, I soon became aware of a constant swooshing sound ... Read More
Proper Use of Woodworking Tools Makes Projects Easier Mar. 10, 2022
Dear James: I just moved into a house and bought a toolbox and general woodworking/carpenter hand to... Read More
Make a Temporary Repair to a Leaking Sink Drain Mar. 03, 2022
Dear James: I noticed a damp spot from an extremely slow leak under my kitchen sink. I cannot afford... Read More
I Accidentally Put My Number on HomeAdvisor and Now I Perish Jan. 22, 2022
"A Fool's Journey," by William Shakespeare's lesser cousin, Phil Shakespeare: The fool notices a dea... Read More
I See the Light Jan. 18, 2022
My husband, apparently, is a superhero. For some reason, when he needs to fix something in the house... Read More
Repair Shower Stall Membrane To Repair Leak Dec. 16, 2021
Dear James: A dark spot is forming on the ceiling below my master bathroom with a tile floor. My new... Read More
Practical Tips to Help with Home Maintenance and Repair Jul. 14, 2021
Maintenance costs can put a serious dent in your budget and savings — a dent that's tough to r... Read More
Give What You Have May. 05, 2021
"As a new resident of a small Southern town, I often noticed a stocky, gray-haired man ride by my ho... Read More
Is It Better To Rent or Buy Drywall Hanging Tools/Equipment? Mar. 18, 2021
Dear James: Much of the drywall in my house is uneven and needs to be replaced. I plan to hang the d... Read More
Instead of Replacing a Damaged Laminate Countertop, Repair It With Inlaid Tile Mar. 11, 2021
Dear James: Our kitchen laminate countertop is fairly new. Our kids put a hot pot on it and burned a... Read More
How To Add Attractive New Stair Molding Jan. 28, 2021
Dear James: I think replacing the baseboards and moldings would look better. It is difficult to cut ... Read More
Change Old Door and Cabinet Hinges Jan. 21, 2021
Dear James: Many cabinet and interior door hinges squeak and don't move smoothly. I need new ones, b... Read More
Valuable Household Hints! Nov. 03, 2020
1) Dispose of new-paint odor by placing a large plate filled with salt in the room. 2) Remove grease... Read More
Fix a Damaged Tile Floor, and Install New Tile Jul. 23, 2020
Dear James: Several ceramic tiles by my front door are damaged but still down tight. How can I remov... Read More
Glass Block Mortar Installation for Good Security Jul. 09, 2020
Dear James: I want to install some glass block windows for security and privacy. Would a kit that us... Read More
Outfit Your Toolbox With the Most Useful Hand Tools Jun. 11, 2020
Dear James: I just bought my first house, and it needs some light repairs, but I don't have any tool... Read More
