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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
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
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
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
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
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
Home Improvement Oct. 08, 2018
Q: In an attempt to modify my home for my needs, I've been thinking about installing some handrails ... 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
Replace Your Old Kitchen Countertops with Solid Surface Ones Sep. 20, 2018
Dear James: My old kitchen countertops are scratched and discolored. I want to replace them with new... Read More
Organized Organization Sep. 15, 2018
Organization is an interior design's best friend. Unsurprisingly, human perception is almost entirel... Read More
Install the Proper Type of Vapor Barrier Sep. 13, 2018
Dear James: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to i... Read More
Install Track Lights on the Ceiling for Better Lighting Sep. 06, 2018
Dear James: I have some recessed lights in my living room ceiling. I would like to replace them with... Read More
How to Properly Install a Leak-Free Roof Aug. 30, 2018
Dear James: I am doing a major room addition to my house. In my past two houses, the shingle roofs l... Read More
Crown Molding Jul. 19, 2018
Dear James: I am trying to install some crown molding in my living room, but I cannot get the corner... Read More
Ask Stacy for 3/31/18 Mar. 31, 2018
DEAR STACY: What is the status of the "Home Improvement" reboot? Is Jonathan Taylor Thomas going to ... Read More
Time to Think About a Fireplace Sep. 20, 2017
A slight hint of coolness was in the air in my area yesterday, and it provided a promise of relief f... Read More
Build a Budget-Minded Barbecue Grill Island May. 25, 2017
Dear James: I entertain outdoors often and could use a patio cooking center, but I am on a tight bud... Read More
Kitchen Ideas May. 03, 2017
Designing your dream kitchen within budget or space confines is challenging. And when you must conte... Read More
