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Install a Bathroom Pedestal Sink Yourself Dec. 13, 2018
Dear James: I want to remodel my bathroom, but I can only afford to do it in stages. I think install... Read More
Mature, Modern Pads Dec. 08, 2018
Furnishing your home can be a lifelong endeavor. Some of us search and rummage through flea markets,... Read More
Should You Repair or Replace Your Roof? Dec. 06, 2018
Dear James: I have noticed some damp dark spots on my bedroom ceiling from an old leaky shingle roof... Read More
Designer on Skates? Dec. 01, 2018
Designers are larger than life! This is what the general population of the world believes. It m... Read More
Properly Build a Curb and Flash a Skylight Nov. 29, 2018
Dear James: A friend gave me a small (not curb-mounted or self-flashing) skylight for free. What is ... Read More
Home for the Holidays Nov. 24, 2018
As the holidays start to run upon us, it is a wonderful time to contemplate and appreciate your home... Read More
A Mouse in the House, Sheets on the Beds and Early on the Credit Card Payment Nov. 22, 2018
Dear Mary: It is that time of year when mice invade our homes. I'm a pretty good housekeeper, and we... Read More
Should I Try Being My Own General Contractor? Nov. 22, 2018
Dear James: I am planning to build a new home for myself and my two children. I have looked at many ... Read More
Bright Breakfast and Dining Nooks Nov. 17, 2018
Your kitchen's dimensions and layout of and number of diners are the starting point to get the right... Read More
Install a Shower for Easy Handicapped Access Nov. 15, 2018
Dear James: My father is coming to live with me, and he is in a wheelchair. I need to remodel the ba... Read More
Installation and Care of a Sheet Vinyl Floor Nov. 08, 2018
Dear James: I like the way sheet vinyl flooring looks in a kitchen, but at my friend's home, it crac... Read More
Fit for a Queen Nov. 03, 2018
Perhaps you remember the scene in the "Sex and the City" movie where Mr. Big shows Carrie the wardro... Read More
Install Drywall Over Old Paneling Nov. 01, 2018
Dear James: My house has old paneling with vertical grooves, and I want to cover it with drywall and... Read More
If Walls Could Talk Oct. 27, 2018
If walls could talk, what would they say? Walls are the most important components of a room. They d... Read More
Clean Mildew Off Bathroom Tile Grout Oct. 25, 2018
DEAR JAMES: The grout in my bathroom between the tile is discolored with dark mildew. Some of the ti... Read More
Install Child-Safe Gates, and Other Safety Tips Oct. 18, 2018
DEAR JAMES: My baby boy is at the crawling stage, and I want to make my house more child-safe with g... Read More
Install a Toilet in a Work Area with No Drain Oct. 11, 2018
DEAR JAMES: Our son repairs motorcycles in our garage. We need to install a small half bathroom in t... Read More
A Paler Shade of Gray Oct. 06, 2018
Over the last five to 10 year years, designers and homeowners have seen a shift in the go-to neutral... Read More
Using the Proper Sandpaper Makes the Job Easier Oct. 04, 2018
Dear James: I have been trying to clean up and refinish some of the hardwood trim in my older home. ... Read More
Keep Front Door from Rubbing on Carpeting Sep. 27, 2018
Dear James: We had a home built and installed a fiberglass front door. When we open it, it hits the ... Read More
