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Build Your Own Bridge Through the Garden Apr. 25, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to sell my house, so I want to improve the landscaping. I think a small de... Read More
Jazz Up the Garage and Create More Storage Apr. 18, 2019
Dear James: I am recently divorced. Now, with my husband gone, I can finally clean up the garage and... Read More
When to Use Dye or Stain to Finish Natural Wood Apr. 11, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to build some natural wood cabinets for my living room. I am trying to det... Read More
Many Attractive Do-It-Yourself Patio Materials Apr. 04, 2019
Dear James: I have a deck in the backyard, but I would also like to build a patio on a level area ad... Read More
Build a House With Universal Design for All Ages Mar. 28, 2019
Dear James: My husband and I are in our 50s. We want to build a house which we can stay in as we age... Read More
How a Fire Stop Functions in a Wall Feb. 21, 2019
Dear James: I live in an 75-year-old two-story house. When some walls were opened for repairs, the p... Read More
We Can't Fill Potholes With Photos Feb. 19, 2019
For now, Michigan motorists entering the worst of the pothole season will have to settle for this: T... Read More
When to Repair or Replace Your Roof Feb. 14, 2019
Dear James: Over the past six months, I have noticed dark spots on my bedroom ceiling after it rains... Read More
Paint Interior Walls With Old-Fashioned Glazes Feb. 07, 2019
Dear James: I am remodeling my living room, and I thought about using glazing instead of flat paint ... Read More
Designer Faux Pas Feb. 02, 2019
We all look forward to innovative and inspiring ideas for our homes. Some of us scour interior desig... Read More
Install a New Shower Stall With a Tile Floor Jan. 31, 2019
Dear James: My children are getting older, and we need another shower. There's space in the utility ... Read More
Living In a Rental Jan. 26, 2019
In certain cities such as West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta; and New York City, after years of fligh... Read More
Avoid Common Electrical Problems Jan. 24, 2019
Dear James: My very old house could use some electrical work — outlets, switches, etc. It look... Read More
Minimize Risk From Lead Paint When Remodeling Jan. 17, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to remodel a 50-year-old house, but want to retain as much original charac... Read More
Hang Your Own Kitchen Cabinets Jan. 10, 2019
Dear James: I want to install new upper kitchen cabinets. I bet a friend I could do all the work mys... Read More
Is an Open Kitchen Really for You? Jan. 05, 2019
Everyone says they love a large, open kitchen they can entertain in. But is that really a practical ... Read More
Keep Your Gutters Flowing With Regular Maintenance Jan. 03, 2019
Dear James: From the ground, the gutters don't look dirty, but when it rains, water overflows and ru... Read More
Select Material and Lay a New Bamboo Floor Dec. 27, 2018
Dear James: I was planning to install hardwood flooring myself, but then I saw some bamboo flooring,... Read More
Ring In the New Year With an Interior Designer Dec. 22, 2018
Ringing in the new year can be an uplifting experience for some and a time of melancholy for others.... Read More
Install a Strong Decorative Mailbox and Post Dec. 20, 2018
Dear James: Now that I am living alone, I can finally install a neat mailbox instead of the old blac... Read More
