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Door-Locking Debacle Oct. 03, 2022
Dear Annie: I've been happily married for 17 years to my wife, and we have two kids together, ages 9... Read More
Tasteful Taxidermy Oct. 01, 2022
I can remember entering my in-laws den in Virginia nearly 20 years ago, and I was aghast at the many... Read More
Is Your Home Getting Too Smart for You? Sep. 24, 2022
Sometimes I think we are living in the futuristic era of the Jetsons. At other times, it's George Or... Read More
Make It Yourself: Copper Cleaner, Aluminum Cleaner and Dishwasher Detergent Sep. 22, 2022
There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It's cheaper, healthier and gree... Read More
Details Everywhere Sep. 17, 2022
Accessorizing a home is what makes it personal ... your home. Adding that final layer will make gene... Read More
The Correct Wall Anchors Make Strong Shelves Sep. 15, 2022
Dear James: I need to install some shelving to get stuff off the garage and utility room floors. Som... Read More
Fashionable Hardware Sep. 10, 2022
I remember not so long ago when a home renovation required changing all your hardware to "update" th... Read More
The Basics of Home Canning and How to Get Started -- Quick and Easy! Sep. 08, 2022
So, you planted a garden, lucked out when your property included fruit trees, stumbled upon a produc... Read More
Fridges Are Forever and Other Household Myths Sep. 06, 2022
In a society of continuous change, those things that remain constant give us the courage to boldly f... Read More
Why White? Sep. 03, 2022
It seems like everything that's old is new again. Throughout interior design history, time and again... Read More
How to Trap Wasps and Other Great Reader Tips Sep. 01, 2022
Are you aware that your health insurance provider may be willing to cover the cost of your gym membe... Read More
Add Indoor Louvered Window Shutters for Privacy Sep. 01, 2022
Dear James: My neighbor's security lights shine in and are annoying. Would louvered shutters or mini... Read More
Are You in the Mood? Aug. 27, 2022
A room is truly like a lover. The more time and effort you put into creating the mood of your room, ... Read More
Sun-Praising Mirrors Aug. 20, 2022
You must be living under a rock if you haven't seen the avalanche of starburst and sunburst mirrors ... Read More
You'll Want To Make a Batch of This Effective DIY Upholstery Cleaner Aug. 18, 2022
This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what's coming)... Read More
Remove Old, Worn Finish From Woodwork Aug. 18, 2022
Dear James: I want to strip and refinish some very old woodwork in our farmhouse. What is the best m... Read More
How To Clean Your Keurig Machine and How Often You Should Aug. 16, 2022
While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning ... Read More
A Shady Subject Aug. 13, 2022
Windows are considered to be the eyes of a home. Through them, we can see a framed view of the outsi... Read More
1 in 10 US Households in 2019 Worth More Than $1.3 Million Aug. 10, 2022
Ten percent of the households in this country at the end of 2019 — just before the COVID-19 pa... Read More
I've Been Framed Aug. 06, 2022
You may have pondered before how best to create a gallery-style wall filled with different pieces of... Read More
