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Tips for Building a Screened Porch Jun. 22, 2023
Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch... Read More
Making a Terrarium Jun. 22, 2022
Q: I thought it would be a fun project for my elementary-school-age kids to start some terrariums ov... Read More
A 'Pep Talk' for Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs Mar. 08, 2022
For the past couple of years, I have taught an online "Entrepreneurship and Small Business Managemen... Read More
Choose Best Paneling Type for a Room Nov. 04, 2021
Dear James: We have a storage room, and the drywall is pretty beaten up. I want to put paneling over... Read More
Clean and Maintain Old Door Deadbolts Jul. 01, 2021
Dear James: The old deadbolts on my front and side doors are difficult to turn with a key or from in... Read More
Remodel a Bathroom With a New Vanity and Cabinets Mar. 25, 2021
Dear James: I am planning a partial remodel of my bathroom with just a new vanity and cabinets. What... Read More
How To Install a New Bathroom on a Concrete Slab or in a Basement Mar. 04, 2021
Dear James: We plan to add a half-bathroom, but our house is built on a slab. Is it possible to stil... 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
Make and Add Your Own Wet Bar to Your Home Jan. 07, 2021
Dear James: My combo living room/dining room would be better for entertaining if it had a wet bar. H... Read More
A New Heavy-Duty Commercial Vinyl Floor Will Last Many Years Dec. 10, 2020
Dear James: We are setting up a playroom for our children. The room is carpeted now, but we want som... Read More
Cover and Hide Ceiling Damage With a Dropped Ceiling Oct. 29, 2020
Dear James: The ceiling in my study was damaged by a roof leak. I plan to convert it into a home the... Read More
Is There Much Difference Between Real Cedar Shingles and Shakes? Aug. 27, 2020
Dear James: My roof and wood siding should be replaced soon. Cedar shingle or shake siding and roofi... Read More
August 22, 2020 Aug. 22, 2020
Dear Annie: I recently spoke to my 80-year-old dad about taking him to his home state to attend an u... Read More
Create a Curved Ceiling From a Traditional Vaulted One Jul. 16, 2020
Dear James: I want a smooth, curved ceiling in my living room. It now has a standard vaulted ceiling... Read More
Select Proper Joint Design for Wood Projects Jun. 25, 2020
Dear James: I am pretty handy with DIY projects around my house, so I want to make kitchen cabinets.... 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
Using Proper Lumber Makes Projects Easier Apr. 23, 2020
Dear James: There are many indoor and outdoor house repairs I have to make. There is a big range in ... Read More
A No-Barrier Bathroom Can Make It Feel More Spacious Apr. 16, 2020
Dear James: We are remodeling our small master bathroom and like the idea of a European-style, no-ba... Read More
Make a Room-Size Steam Room in Your Bathroom Jan. 02, 2020
Dear James: I like sitting in the steam room after a workout at my health club. I know where to buy ... Read More
Stars Amp Up the Empathy Dec. 08, 2019
Don't be alarmed if you happen to feel more empathy for strangers and animals starring in commercial... Read More
