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Dear James: The drywall tape is coming loose on the walls and in the corners, so I pulled it off. Wh... Read More

Readers Share Their Favorite Time- and Money-Saving Tips Jan. 11, 2022

Just when I think I've heard every possible way to save time and money, here comes the mail to teach... Read More

A Cake That's Worth the Wait Jan. 10, 2022

What do Pat Benatar, George Foreman and I, your humble columnist, have in common? We were all born o... Read More

Appliance Maintenance You Can Do Yourself Jan. 06, 2022

It was Christmas Eve several years ago. Everything was ready. Our overnight company would be arrivin... Read More

Assemble a First-Aid Kit for DIYers Jan. 06, 2022

Dear James: I have worked with hand and power tools for years, but recently hurt myself with no one ... Read More

Designing for Small Spaces Jan. 01, 2022

Micro- apartments are the next trend in city living. In larger cities such as New York or San Franci... Read More

Air Power Tools Need Correct Hose Type Dec. 30, 2021

Dear James: I bought an air compressor because I think pneumatic tools are better than electric tool... Read More

Design Destination: Atlanta Dec. 25, 2021

A yearly pilgrimage is almost a necessity for designers and homeowners looking for the latest trends... Read More

How to Get Washed Salad Greens Perfectly Without a Spinner Dec. 23, 2021

I was way off base when I guessed "egg-gathering basket." Leslie Hindman, host of the TV show "Appra... Read More

How to Clean and Care for Wood Floors to Keep Them Looking Beautiful Dec. 20, 2021

Of all the choices in home flooring, wood stands out for many as the most beautiful. Wood is durable... Read More

The Joy of Christmas, Surpassed Only by the Joy of Christmas Past Dec. 18, 2021

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Every day for what feels like the last two months, my 3-year-old has asked me the same question: "Is... Read More

Got a Problem? Try WD-40 Dec. 16, 2021

The year is 1953. Rocket Chemical, a struggling company in San Diego, sets out to create a rust-prev... Read More

7 Reasons You Would Be Smart to Add Borax to Every Wash Load Dec. 14, 2021

Borax, a combination of sodium, boron and oxygen, is a natural substance mined from the earth in its... Read More

Design Beyond the Store Dec. 11, 2021

Heartbreaking as it may seem, some homeowners either have no sense of design or simply don't care en... Read More

Minimize Paint Blistering With Proper Techniques Dec. 09, 2021

Dear James: My house has wood siding, which I painted last year. Most of it looks good, but it blist... Read More

Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner Dec. 07, 2021

Fed up with all the greasy smudges and fingerprints on your stainless steel appliances but also tire... Read More

There Can Be Problems When Replacing Old Hardwood Floors Dec. 02, 2021

Dear James: The old hardwood floors in my parents' house are a mess. I would like to repair them and... Read More

Easy Ways to Cut the Cost to Heat Your Home This Winter Nov. 30, 2021

By now, it's no secret that home heating costs in the U.S. are expected to skyrocket this winter. Wh... Read More

Homemade Stain Remover for Laundry and Carpet Nov. 29, 2021

I'm excited to teach you how to make a fabulous, if not magical, homemade stain remover. This stain ... Read More

Rules Are Meant to Be Broken Nov. 27, 2021