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How to Make Your Own Furniture Polish Jul. 22, 2019
Some time ago, I got a request from EC reader Kelly for a recipe for homemade furniture polish. She ... Read More
Replace Old Wood Soffit With Aluminum Jul. 18, 2019
Dear James: I have a one-story ranch-style house. I seem to have to get on a ladder and paint the ho... Read More
How to Clean and Care for Hardwood and Laminate Floors Jul. 16, 2019
Taking care of hardwood or laminate floors can be challenging given the everyday conditions of a fam... Read More
Repair Potholes in an Asphalt Driveway Yourself Jun. 13, 2019
Dear James: My asphalt driveway need some serious repairs. There are several potholes and dents in i... Read More
Stylish First Space Jun. 08, 2019
Summertime is a time of change. For some, it marks the start of vacations. For others, it's the time... Read More
Design a Mudroom for Your Garage or Back Door Jun. 06, 2019
Dear James: We are designing a new house. We have two children and think a mudroom between the garag... Read More
An Affair To Forget May. 31, 2019
Dear Annie: After 20 years of living together, my partner informed me that she was in love with some... Read More
Tile a Kitchen Countertop Backsplash May. 30, 2019
Dear James: The area of the wall behind the countertop always gets messy, and the paint gets stained... Read More
Select Small-Sized, Easy-to-Handle Tools May. 16, 2019
Dear James: I want to do some outdoor projects, such as adding a deck, a trellis, etc. Being petite,... Read More
How to Clean a Shark Vacuum and its Filters May. 15, 2019
You know by now just how much I love my Shark vacuum cleaner. And given my readers' letters and comm... Read More
Home Repair Value May. 06, 2019
Q: My husband and I are looking forward to moving into a wonderful retirement community, which will ... 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
Install a Recessed Towel Bar to Save Space Mar. 14, 2019
Dear James: We are totally redoing our master bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom is narrow, and I al... Read More
Old Discolored Aluminum Gutters Can Be Painted Mar. 07, 2019
Dear James: My house has old white aluminum gutters. They look terrible, but they leak at just two s... 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
Is Your Home Your Castle? Feb. 09, 2019
Before you select the kind of sofa you want, what color you will paint your walls or where you will ... 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
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
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
