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Select Proper Joint Design for Wood Projects Jun. 25, 2020

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Dear James: I am pretty handy with DIY projects around my house, so I want to make kitchen cabinets.... Read More

Adding a Dormer Can Brighten Up a Small Attic Room May. 14, 2020

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Dear James: I use my dark attic just for storage, but the underside of the gable roof is low. I thin... Read More

Lower Overall Cost by Installing Replacement Windows Yourself Apr. 30, 2020

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Dear James: I want to get new replacement windows, but the cost is outside my budget. Is it possible... Read More

Shorten a Door Bottom Without Splintering Apr. 02, 2020

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Dear James: We want to replace old, crushed carpeting with thick pile-type carpeting, so I probably ... Read More

Design Techniques for a Small but Functional House Mar. 05, 2020

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Dear James: I plan to build a ranch house for myself and my two children. I am on a tight budget, so... Read More

Finish Woodwork With Beautiful French Polish Feb. 27, 2020

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Dear James: Will you please explain how to apply a French polish on old woodwork that needs to be re... Read More

Install Your Own Wall-To-Wall Carpeting Feb. 20, 2020

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Dear James: I am planning to sell my house, and I want to install some wall-to-wall carpeting inexpe... Read More

How to Stiffen a Weak, Bouncy Floor Feb. 13, 2020

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Dear James: I just bought an older home. It seems to be constructed well, but the floors are bouncy ... Read More

Install a Concrete Driveway Properly to Avoid Cracks Jan. 30, 2020

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Dear James: I am tired of repairing and sealing my asphalt driveway, so I want to replace it with a ... Read More

Refinish a Countertop to Look Like Real Granite Jan. 09, 2020

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Dear James: I have an old laminate kitchen countertop still in good shape. I want to refinish it mys... Read More

This Homemade Silver Cleaner Removes Tarnish Like Magic Dec. 30, 2019

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There's no shortage of commercial silver-cleaning products on the market these days. Those that I've... Read More

Do Your Own Finish Carpentry to Lower Costs Dec. 25, 2019

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Dear James: I had a room added to my house. I want to do the trim-finish carpentry myself to save mo... Read More

Jazz Up Your Dining Room With New Wood Trim Dec. 19, 2019

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Dear James: I would like to add some decorative woodwork trim in my dining room, but I am having tro... Read More

4 More Ways to Use a Slow Cooker That Have Nothing to Do With Food Nov. 21, 2019

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They're bulky and take up precious cabinet space, but we'll never get rid of our slow cookers. They ... Read More

9 Surprising Things You Can Clean With a Clothes Steamer Nov. 18, 2019

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A compact clothes steamer is handy for removing wrinkles and stale odors from fabric, but is that al... Read More

Safety Tips When Using a Table Saw Nov. 14, 2019

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Dear James: I try to do some home improvement projects myself, but many require the use of a table s... Read More

Install a Lightweight Box Beam on Ceiling Oct. 31, 2019

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Dear James: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but there is no wiri... Read More

Replace Your Old Garbage Disposer Oct. 17, 2019

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Dear James: My daughter dropped a spoon in our old garbage disposer, so we have to replace it. Is in... Read More

Install New Baseboards for a Fresh Look Oct. 10, 2019

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Dear James: I am redecorating my living room, and I think new decorative baseboards would help. My n... Read More

Repair Leaky Rolled Roofing With New Membrane Aug. 22, 2019

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Dear James: My older house has asphalt roll roofing over an attic/bedroom conversion with a low slop... Read More