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Soulful Home Jun. 01, 2024
What exactly makes a house a home? Is it all the contents inside? Yes, but there is more to it than ... Read More
Home Is Where the Hearth Is May. 25, 2024
With winter at our doorsteps, many of us are eagerly awaiting the first blast of cold weather and th... Read More
Stylish Studio Living May. 18, 2024
From those who live in large high-rent cities like New York or Hong Kong to university students and ... Read More
Island Style May. 11, 2024
Sometimes it's a song that can evoke the desire for the relaxed lifestyle of the islands; other time... Read More
Sleep Like a Baby May. 04, 2024
Did you know that the color of the walls, the lighting and your bed's location can determine how res... Read More
Decorating the Table Apr. 27, 2024
Nothing is more telling of the mettle your host is made of than the decor of their dining table. Som... Read More
Aging in Place Apr. 20, 2024
Aging is a word many don't want to hear. Most of us want to leave that kind of conversation at bay, ... Read More
Prepare And Paint Outdoor Wood Trim Nov. 02, 2023
Dear James: It seems like I have to repaint the exterior wood trim every two years because it peels.... Read More
Asphalt Driveway Needs Sealing Oct. 19, 2023
Dear James: Our blacktop driveway is starting to look worn after only three years. What type of seal... Read More
Build More Bedroom Closet Space Oct. 12, 2023
Dear James: We are running out of bedroom closet space for the various seasons' clothes. How can we ... Read More
Stop Stains From Forming on Your Roof Aug. 10, 2023
Dear James: Our three-year-old light-colored roof already has dark stains over most of it, except fo... Read More
Keep Your Septic System Working Well Aug. 03, 2023
Dear James: We have a septic system at our small farmhouse. It would be convenient to add a garbage ... Read More
Attach Siding Properly to Avoid Stains Jul. 27, 2023
Dear James: We live by a pond, and the weather stays humid. I plan to replace some wood siding mysel... Read More
Stone Walkways Are Easy to Lay Jul. 20, 2023
Dear James: My perennial garden has grown up and I need to make some access pathways through it. Wha... Read More
How to Repair Plaster Wall Cracks Jul. 06, 2023
Dear James: I have an old house with plaster walls and many cracks that need to be repaired. How can... Read More
Protect Wood Door With Proper Finish Jun. 29, 2023
Dear James: My wood front door is still in good condition. When I tried to refinish with a clear coa... Read More
Design and Build a Picket Fence Jun. 08, 2023
Dear James: I think a picket fence would look good across my front and side yard. I have some saws a... Read More
Ceiling Panels Formed From Metal Are Decorative May. 11, 2023
Dear James: I like older styles and decor, especially some decorative metal ceilings. Can I still ge... Read More
Use Backer Board Under Bath Tile Walls May. 04, 2023
Dear James: I pulled off my shower tiles and found moisture had damaged the backer board. When I reb... Read More
Vinyl Fencing Requires No Maintenance Apr. 27, 2023
Dear James: We would like a white post and rail fence. A neighbor has one, but he is always painting... Read More
