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8 Surprising Ways Lemons Can Make Your Life Easier Jul. 25, 2022
Several years ago, my son gave me the bounty from the two fruit trees that pretty much rule his back... Read More
Lofty Ideals Jul. 23, 2022
Artists have always sought out unusual and unexpected places to live, prioritizing cheap rents where... Read More
Manufactured Stone Is Attractive and Durable Jul. 21, 2022
Dear James: My house now has siding, but some of it is deteriorating. I would like to replace those ... Read More
Select the Proper Circular Saw Blade for the Job Jul. 14, 2022
Dear James: Last time I used my circular saw, the blade was dull, and the cuts were rough. When I ge... Read More
Favorite Household Cleaners You Can Make Yourself for Just Pennies Jul. 07, 2022
It pretty much kills me to spend money for things I know I can make myself for less than their price... Read More
Use Glue and Clamps for Strong Project Joints Jul. 07, 2022
Dear James: Screws seem to eventually come loose when I make cabinets, so I want to use glue this ti... Read More
Don't Be a Snob Jul. 02, 2022
I confess that I am a bit of a snob. I always swoon when I see antiques that catch my eye, and my mi... Read More
A Stacked Masonry Barbecue Can Be Strong Jun. 30, 2022
Dear James: Our gas barbecue grill just rusted out and I want to build a masonry one that uses charc... Read More
4 Recipes for Homemade DIY Lawn and Garden Fertilizer Jun. 29, 2022
I love a beautiful yard, but I hate spending a lot of money to get it that way, which explains why I... Read More
Redwood Is a Good, Insect-Resistant Material for Decks Jun. 23, 2022
Dear James: My kids are getting older, and a backyard deck would be great. I am on a limited budget ... Read More
Simple Tips to Keep Things Beautiful and Working Well Around the House Jun. 20, 2022
MELTED-ON CRAYON STAINS With so many restaurants giving kids crayons to keep them occupied while wai... 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
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
Help! I Have Issues With Your Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner Jun. 06, 2022
If I were keeping track of the number of responses from my readers that are filled with praise and g... Read More
An Heirloom Party Jun. 04, 2022
Every time you have a family get-together, whether for a holiday or another kind of celebration, fam... Read More
Drowning in Scraps of Fabric Jun. 02, 2022
Longtime readers of this column may remember the reader who wanted to know where she could donate he... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Dip-It for Percolators, Laminate Floors, Unscented Dawn May. 31, 2022
Growing up in Boise, Idaho (shoutout to all my Gem State readers), my parents had a percolator. I ca... Read More
Vinaigrette on the Coffee Table May. 26, 2022
Not long ago I got a request from reader Kelly R., for a DIY recipe for furniture polish. She said t... Read More
Proper Use of Woodworking Tools Makes Projects Easier May. 26, 2022
Dear James: I just moved into a house and bought a toolbox and a general woodworking/carpenter hand ... Read More
