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Stock a Toolbox for Minor Electrical Tasks Aug. 11, 2022
Dear James: My house was built decades ago and there are some electrical issues I want to improve. W... Read More
Board-And-Batten Fence Is a Simple Project Jul. 28, 2022
Dear James: We have a new unpleasant neighbor, so we want to build a low-cost board style of fencing... Read More
Manufactured Stone Is Attractive and Durable Jul. 21, 2022
Dear James: My house now has siding, but some of it is deteriorating. I would like to replace those ... Read More
Select the Proper Circular Saw Blade for the Job Jul. 14, 2022
Dear James: Last time I used my circular saw, the blade was dull, and the cuts were rough. When I ge... Read More
Cultured Marble Creates Elegant Bathroom Decor Jun. 09, 2022
Dear James: Our bathroom has ceramic tile walls and floor. When we remodel, we want something more c... Read More
Show Me the Honey Jun. 07, 2022
The first time I felt the wasp buzz by my ear, I didn't really notice. I was engrossed in a book and... Read More
Add a Sloped Ceiling for More Openness Jun. 02, 2022
Dear James: I think our small living room would seem larger and more open with a sloped ceiling and ... Read More
Proper Use of Woodworking Tools Makes Projects Easier May. 26, 2022
Dear James: I just moved into a house and bought a toolbox and a general woodworking/carpenter hand ... Read More
Add a Unique Curved Area to a Deck May. 19, 2022
Dear James: It seems like everyone has the standard rectangular deck. I would like to build a unique... Read More
Add a New, Modern Doorbell Ringer May. 12, 2022
Dear James: My doorbell hardly rings anymore, and I probably need a new one. It looks like a fairly ... Read More
Seal Hidden Window Air Leaks with Caulk May. 05, 2022
Dear James: I recently installed new weatherstripping on my old wood windows. On windy days, the cur... Read More
Potato Seeds or Seed Potatoes Apr. 20, 2022
Q: I saw a sign in the store that said potato seeds, but it appeared that the boxes for sale had pot... Read More
Replace Leaky Shower Curtain with Shower Doors Apr. 14, 2022
Dear James: There always is a puddle on the floor after the kids shower in their bathroom. I plan to... Read More
Match the Color and Profile of New Cabinets to Old Ones Apr. 07, 2022
Dear James: We remodeled our kitchen, but we love our stained wood cabinets. Some need new doors. Ho... Read More
Proper Method To Lay Decking Wood Mar. 31, 2022
Dear James: I am building a large new L-shaped deck. I am not sure about how to position and attach ... Read More
Plan and Install Gutters Properly Mar. 24, 2022
Dear James: Whenever we have anything more than a moderate rain, the gutters overflow. When we build... Read More
There Are Many Attractive Ceramic Patterns for Projects Mar. 17, 2022
Dear James: The painted walls in my bathroom look too plain. I want to install some tile with a deco... Read More
Make a Temporary Repair to a Leaking Sink Drain Mar. 03, 2022
Dear James: I noticed a damp spot from an extremely slow leak under my kitchen sink. I cannot afford... Read More
A Decorative, Functional Rail Fence Is Easy To Build Feb. 24, 2022
Dear James: I have a landscaped yard and the neighborhood children cut through it. I want a simple-t... Read More
Evaluate Lot Drainage Characteristics Feb. 17, 2022
Dear James: Our last house had drainage problems after storms. When we select a lot to build our new... Read More
