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Smoke-Free Chimney Starts With Correct Design Nov. 28, 2024
Dear James: My fireplace does not draw well, and the room gets smoky sometimes. I am adding another ... Read More
Complete Wood With French Polish Finish Nov. 21, 2024
Dear James: My old house has gorgeous natural cherry woodwork. I plan to refinish with natural Frenc... Read More
Save by Installing Your Own Carpeting Nov. 14, 2024
Dear James: Our wall-to-wall carpeting is looking its age, and it should be replaced. I would like t... Read More
Circuit Breakers Protect House Wiring Nov. 07, 2024
Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the dif... Read More
Tips for Pouring Concrete Driveway Oct. 31, 2024
Dear James: I plan to have my asphalt driveway replaced with concrete. My neighbor's cracked after o... Read More
An Air/Water Barrier Stops Wood Rot Oct. 24, 2024
Dear James: I am planning a new room addition to our home. I have heard a lot about serious rotting ... Read More
Relax in Your Home Steam Room Oct. 17, 2024
Dear James: It feels good in a steam room and I hear it is healthy, but I hake having to drive to th... Read More
Woodwork Trim Can Transform a Room Oct. 10, 2024
Dear James: My living room needs a decor update. I'm on a limited budget and plan to do it myself. W... Read More
Professional Window Cleaning Tips Oct. 03, 2024
Dear James: My new house has many windows and I have a problem cleaning them without leaving streaks... Read More
Add a Window Seat for Storage Sep. 26, 2024
Dear James: We could certainly use some additional storage space in our bedrooms. As kids, we used t... Read More
Simple-To-Build Small Cabin Sep. 19, 2024
Dear James: I have some rustic land located by a pond. I would like to have a small weekend cabin bu... Read More
Use Borate To Preserve Lumber Sep. 12, 2024
Dear James: We have problems with insect damage in our area. When doing a major remodeling project, ... Read More
Remodel Bathroom in Correct Order Sep. 05, 2024
Dear James: My elderly mother is moving in, so I need to add another bathroom. What are the major de... Read More
Build a New Fence for Privacy Aug. 29, 2024
Dear James: I live in a house on a sloping lot and want to add a privacy fence around the backyard. ... Read More
Install New Garbage Disposal Aug. 22, 2024
Dear James: Our old garbage disposal is noisy after years of our kids dropping forks in it. If I buy... Read More
Many Simple Repairs for Toilets Aug. 15, 2024
Dear James: My house has two and a half bathrooms and each of the toilets has problems such as inad... Read More
Remove Old Wood Deck Film Sealer Aug. 08, 2024
Dear James: The beautiful dark stain that I put on my wood deck a few years ago is starting to peel ... Read More
Use Membrane To Repair Low Roof Aug. 01, 2024
Dear James: We had the roof partially raised to convert the attic into living space. The relatively ... Read More
Proper Pocket Door Installation Technique Jul. 25, 2024
Dear James: I like pocket doors because they save floor space, but they often don't glide smoothly i... Read More
Replace Wood Soffit With Low-Maintenance Aluminum Jul. 18, 2024
Dear James: I am tired of having to paint soffit on my ranch house. I think installing aluminum soff... Read More
